Call for Art - Holiday Mini Art Show Application – Matchbox

LINK TO APPLY https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8hCJTDDe-VkXbIkJ8FYo8sBoRbb5uRkcLEteBJ2Dfm_Xg6A/viewform?usp=dialog

Exhibition Dates: November 1, 2025 – January 2, 2026
Location: Matchbox · RiNo Art District, Denver

We’re excited to invite artists to apply for the Matchbox Mini Art Show, a holiday-season group exhibition in Denver’s RiNo Art District. This juried show is designed to highlight a wide variety of small-format artwork, perfect for holiday gift giving.

Key Dates

• Submission Deadline: October 10, 2025
• Winners Announced by Email: October 13, 2025 (this is the only notification)
• Artwork Drop-Off: October 28, 2025 (12:00 PM) at Matchbox
• Exhibition Opening: November 1, 2025
• Artwork Pick-Up: January 2, 2026 (12:00 PM) unless arranged otherwise

Format & Artwork Requirements

• 20–30 artists will be selected.
• Each selected artist must provide 10–15 small works.
• • Works must be 8x10 inches max (art only). With mat/frame, works may measure up to 12x12 inches max.
  • All works must be wall-hung, with wire or hook hardware attached.
• Quantity:
• • Standard: Up to 12 pieces submitted per artist.
  • If you’ve sold out in a past Matchbox show, you may submit up to 20 pieces.
• Labeling: Put your name and price on the back of each piece.
• Packaging:
• • All art must arrive in a box (no totes or bags).
  • Do not overwrap art. Use dividers between pieces.
  • Include an inventory sheet with your name, address, email, phone number, titles, and prices.

Pricing & Sales

• All items must be priced under $100.
• Commission: 80% Artist / 20% Curator.
• Payouts: Issued by check 30 days after the close of the show.
• W9 form required for payout.

Media Accepted

✅ 2D works (painting, drawing, mixed media, photography, prints, canvas prints)
✅ Small 3D works if they can hang on the wall
✅ Prints & giclées (new work only — no repeats from prior shows)
✅ Merch (stickers, small prints, etc.)

❌ No jewelry, pottery, fiber arts, or free-standing 3D objects.

Promotion Requirements

• Submit high-quality digital images of all works being entered.
• Provide a short artist bio (100–200 words) and a headshot.
• Include social media handles so we can tag you in promotions.

✨ This is a juried exhibition. Selections will be announced via email on October 13, 2025.

OPENING NIGHT is NOVEMBER 1stth

Sales begin at 4pm sharp!

Sales will be available at the bar& online!

Pick ups of sold items will be on Saturdays before 2om - The Show is restocked Weekly until December 31st

AFTER THE SHOW

THE OFFICIAL ART PICKUP DAY IS January 2, 2026 (12:00 PM) unless arranged otherwise arranged

Art will be boxed up, labeled with your name, and stacked at the back of the bar at Art★Bar,

ready to take away. We retain only 20% on sold art.

Art picked up after January 2nd will need to be scheduled with the curator.

APPLY HERE https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8hCJTDDe-VkXbIkJ8FYo8sBoRbb5uRkcLEteBJ2Dfm_Xg6A/viewform?usp=dialog

Host or Publisher Shannon Chalmers