--- title: Small Wonders description: Juried exhibition at St. Louis Artists' Guild for artwork 11"x14" or smaller, open to all media; entries due Oct 31, 2026. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/90b14640-49b9-4e43-a07a-fb604166d242 type: program status: open createdAt: "2026-10-16" updatedAt: "2026-10-16" programType: Exhibition organization: St. Louis Artists' Guild organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/st-louis-artists-guild deadline: "2026-10-31" location: St. Louis Artists' Guild, St. Louis, MO, United States isOnline: false --- # Small Wonders **Hosted by:** St. Louis Artists' Guild **Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** St. Louis Artists' Guild, St. Louis, MO, United States | **Deadline:** October 31, 2026 ## About This Program The St. Louis Artists' Guild invites artists to submit work for Small Wonders, a juried exhibition celebrating the power of art on an intimate scale. Open to all media and subject matter, this exhibition embraces the diversity of contemporary artistic practice while challenging artists to work within a compact format. All submitted artwork must measure 11" x 14" or smaller (frame included), encouraging thoughtful composition, experimentation, and creative problem-solving. From bold statements to quiet observations, this exhibition highlights how compelling ideas can thrive within limited dimensions. ### Jurors Jurors: Kathryn Nahorski & Zackary Petot Kathryn Nahorski is the former Executive Director of the St. Louis Artists' Guild and currently serves as the Development Director. She has been with the 140-year-old arts organization for fourteen years. She worked with a talented Board of Governors to transition the organization into its current contemporary gallery and education space at Jackson and Forsyth in Clayton, MO. Over the years, Kathryn Nahorski has developed her expertise and cultivated her passion for providing exhibition opportunities for artists. As an artist and arts advocate, she has staged hundreds of exhibitions in professional galleries and alternative spaces. At present, she is enjoying the revitalization of her studio practice. Zackary Petot is a multidisciplinary artist working in printmaking, photography, and mixed media. In addition to his studio practice, Petot is deeply engaged in the St. Louis arts community, serving as the Executive & Artistic Director at the St. Louis Artists' Guild to support exhibitions, education, and collaborative community programming. ### Submission Guidelines - Number of pieces: 1 - 3 - Only one entry per artist - Maximum file size: 50MB per image - Accepted file types: JPG, PNG ### Entry Requirements - Artist must be at least 18 years of age. - Artist must reside in the United States of America. - Up to 3 entries may be submitted. - Artwork must be original (not copied from other art or made from a kit). - Completed within the last three years. - Not shown previously in the St. Louis Artists' Guild's galleries. - Works must be priced and marked for sale or not for sale (NFS). NFS work must include an insurance value. The St. Louis Artists' Guild will insure 65% of the value. ### Wall Mounted Work - Hanging work should have wire and screw eyes, French cleats, or other professional hanging devices. No saw-tooth hangers. No clip frames. Any other hanging method must be approved by the St. Louis Artists' Guild. - Canvases must be framed or gallery wrapped. The St. Louis Artists' Guild has the right to reject any work that is unstable, unusually fragile, or does not meet the installation requirements. If your work arrives damaged from shipping and is unfixable, your work will not be included in the exhibit. If your piece can be fixed, we will fix the piece at a fee/cost to the artist. If you are unable to provide the piece selected by the juror, you will not be included in the exhibition. Please do not double-book your art! ### Entry Procedures Go to the web page www.stlouisartistsguild.org/calls-for-entry and follow the instructions on the website. EntryThingy is the method of entry to receive submissions for this exhibition, please go to www.entrythingy.com for more information. Submissions must be .jpeg images, image proportions maximum 1920px on the longest side, 300 resolution. You will receive emails when we receive your entries and entry fees. We will only accept online entries; do not send CDs or deliver physical work for jurying. Sales are encouraged. The St. Louis Artists' Guild receives a 35% commission on all works sold through this exhibition. ### Delivery of Artwork Work may be hand-delivered to the gallery or shipped to the gallery. ### Shipping We will only accept shipments from FedEx and UPS. Please note that artists must have their own account with FedEx or UPS. Artists are responsible for shipping of artwork to and from the St. Louis Artists' Guild, 12 North Jackson Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63105. STLAG will not pay for pickup fees. The artist assumes all responsibility for insuring artwork against shipping damage or loss. Shipped artwork must include a prepaid shipping label with account number. We will not accept postage stamps. Please do not use Styro-foam popcorn packing. STLAG will notify the Artist by email when their work is ready to be picked up for shipping. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** National - **Disciplines:** All disciplines - **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old - **Note:** Artist must be at least 18 years of age. Artist must reside in the United States of America. Up to 3 entries may be submitted. Artwork must be original, not copied from other art or made from a kit. Work must have been completed within the last three years. Artwork must not have been shown previously in the St. Louis Artists' Guild's galleries. ### Additional Requirements - Up to 3 entries (one submission per artist) - Maximum file size: 50MB per image - Accepted file types: JPG, PNG - Artwork must be original (not copied from other art or made from a kit) - Completed within the last three years - Not shown previously in the St. Louis Artists' Guild's galleries - Works must be priced and marked for sale or not for sale (NFS); NFS work must include an insurance value - Hanging work should have wire and screw eyes, French cleats, or other professional hanging devices - Canvases must be framed or gallery wrapped ## Timeline - **Opens:** October 16, 2026 - **Deadline:** October 31, 2026 - **Program Start:** November 20, 2026 - **Program End:** January 2, 2027 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://app.entrythingy.com/stlouisartistsguild/small-wonders/