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Arts council · Port Townsend, WA, United States · 3 programs
“Small works for the gift-giving season”
Small Expressions is a juried small works exhibit designed to encourage art purchases for the gift-giving season. The show is open to artists in all media, with selected artworks no larger than 16 inches in any direction, including frame and mount. All submitted works must be for sale. A $250 cash prize will be presented for the Jurors' Choice Award. Artworks will be juried online from submitted images. Unlike most other exhibits where all selected work is up for the entirety of the show, when work is sold at this exhibit it will be removed immediately and replaced with a new work. Selected artists will have one to three artworks displayed at a time, with a few pieces in backstock ready to replace any artworks that have been sold. Artwork will be chosen by a panel of two Northwind Art curators, local artists Kim Kopp and Anne Hirondelle. The jurors will judge the quality, professionalism, and sales potential of the work. A maximum of seven entries may be submitted per artist. Submitted digital images should represent the quality and nature of the work. Work that is considerably different than the submitted images may not be accepted. Only one image per artwork may be submitted.
One (1) $250 Jurors' Choice Award
Scholarships
The application fee is waived for members of the historically underrepresented BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, offered on the honor system. Use the code DISCOUNT at checkout.
Compensation details
One (1) $250 Jurors' Choice Award, announced November 19 at 12:00pm when the exhibition opens to the public.
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Framing requirements
Wiring/hanging hardware must meet Northwind Art's listed standards and work must arrive with the required affixed information; works that do not meet display requirements may be disqualified. See conditions for delivery in the "Rules and Terms to Apply" section.
Requirements
Entries are submitted through CaFE. There is a $35 entry fee (per artist, not per work). The application fee is waived for members of the historically underrepresented BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities — use the code DISCOUNT at checkout. Artists can submit up to 7 images of their work (min 1, max 7). Each entry should include dimensions, medium, and retail price. Only one image per artwork may be submitted. All artwork must be the original creation of the applying artist and must not contain imagery derived from AI.
We encourage all regional artists to apply, however artists should note that all accepted artwork must be delivered in person to Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery at 701 Water Street in Port Townsend. We will not accept shipped artwork nor will we ship unsold work back to artists. Small Expressions is open to artists in all media. Selected artworks shall not exceed 16" in any direction, including frame and mount. All submitted works must be for sale. All artwork must be the original creation of the applying artist and must not contain imagery derived from AI. Submission limit: 1 application per artist, maximum of seven entries.
Applications close
Sep 24, 202611:59 PM PDT
Program begins
Nov 19, 2026Through Jan 4, 2027
Artworks will be juried online from submitted images. Artwork will be chosen by a panel of two Northwind Art curators, local artists Kim Kopp and Anne Hirondelle. The jurors will judge the quality, professionalism, and sales potential of the work. Jurying period runs September 25–October 16, with notification of acceptance or denial to artists on October 17 by letter sent to the email associated with their CaFE account.
Evaluation criteria
Arts council · Port Townsend, WA, United States
Nonprofit arts organization in Port Townsend offering gallery exhibitions, art education, and artist resources.
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