"Wrap It Up" Exhibition and Sale continues in the holiday spirit. As with our last show, in order to relieve some of your holiday pressures, you may submit artwork that has been on display at the Artists Center in a previous exhibition.

 

TO ENTER:

• Submit to this show HERE.

• One (1) artwork per applicant will be accepted into the exhibition.

• Entry fee for this in-person show: $45. Fees will NOT be refunded after submission -- NO Exceptions!

• Pay with a major credit card via the online application form accessible from the link above.

• The show is non-juried, but only the first 110 artworks submitted will be accepted. We will notify you if and when the cut off is approaching before the submission deadline.

 

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Submission Deadline: Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 4 pm

• Drop Off: Monday, December 8, 2025, 9 am to 11 am, at the Artists Center 

• Show Opens: Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 10 am

• Opening Reception: Thursday, December 11, 2025, 4 to 6 pm

• Show Closes: Sunday, January 11, 2026, 4 pm

• Pick Up of Unsold Works: Sunday, January 11, 2026, 2 pm to 4 pm

• NOTE: No pick up prior to Sunday!!

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

You must be a member of the Artists Council to enter. You will be able to join as a member, or renew an expired membership, in the application form (see the link above).

 

Artwork must be:

• Wall-hung work must be no larger than 72” high x 48” wide, and no smaller than 12” x 12”.

• Three-dimensional artwork cannot exceed 150 pounds or 72” high by 36” wide, by 36” deep, and must be delivered ready for display.

• Works that do not meet these size requirements may be rejected on intake.

• Artwork is limited to 2- and 3-dimensional work in any media. No video work can be accepted at this time.

• If AI (Artificial Intelligence) was used in the creation of your artwork, you must indicate it and it will be included on the label.

• Unframed canvas must be gallery wrapped, meaning the depth of the canvas must be 1 ½ inches. A ¾-inch canvas, unless framed, is not acceptable.

• Works on canvas or other materials must be finished on the edges.

• Make sure your work is clean and wiped down before dropping it off.

• You can make changes to your entry up to the submission deadline via your submission confirmation email. To update your entry, click the green OPEN FORM button found in your confirmation email. We recommend you keep this email available until after entries close, in case. you want to make a last-minute change.

• All work must be ready for hanging or installation and professionally presented.

 

Additional Requirements:

• All works on paper must be protected by glass or Plexiglass.

• Artwork must be wired for hanging with wire, sawtooth hangers, D rings or a secure easy-to-use hanging system.

• In order to relieve some of the holiday pressures, you may submit work that has been shown at the Artists Center previously.

• Artwork will hang during the entirety of the show, unless it is sold and buyer takes it with him/her at the time of purchase.

Drop Off:

• Artwork must be delivered to the Artists Center in Palm Desert by the artist or his/her agent.

• Artwork shipped to the Artists Center will not be accepted.

• The Artists Council cannot provide special handling for artwork.

 

Pricing, Sales, and Pick Up:

• Artwork must be available for sale.

• Sale price must be between $250 and $8,000.

• The artwork’s price must be the same as on your website or as otherwise promoted.

• Proceeds from any sale (excluding sales tax) will be split 50-50 between the artist and the Artists Council (to support programs and operations).

• Buyers are responsible for picking up the artwork they purchase and for any shipping and all associated expenses for artwork after purchase. Sales tax will be added to the sale price and paid by the buyer. If the buyer is not in town to pick up their purchase on Sunday, January 11, 2026, between 2 and 4 pm, the artist will be expected to assist with pick up and shipment/delivery.

• The artist or his/her agent is responsible for picking up or shipping unsold works.

• Any unclaimed works will be held for a maximum of 30 days. Storage space is limited and unsecure. The Artists Council is not responsible for any damage that may happen to unclaimed artworks.

• After 30 days, any unclaimed artwork will become the property of the Artists Council and will be either sold or donated to charity. If sold, 100% of the sale price will go to support the activities of the Artists Council.

 

LEGAL AGREEMENT

By submitting to the Artists Council’s “Wrap it Up” Show & Exhibition, the artist acknowledges and agrees that he/she:

• Has read and agrees to all conditions of entry.

• Releases rights for use of images of his/her artwork in any Artists Council promotional and marketing materials.

• Is responsible for insurance for his/her artwork. Neither the Artists Council and its officers, directors, staff, or volunteers; nor anyone connected with the “Wrap it Up” Exhibition & Sale; will be responsible for loss or damage to artwork, however caused. All exhibiting artists will be required to sign a liability waiver at the time of submission (online).

• The Artists Council reserves the right to refuse any artwork that is not of acceptable quality; does not match the submitted entry image,; does not meet framing or finishing criteria, does not adhere to Artists Council Artwork Policies concerning sexual content and hate speech; or any other requirements stated above.

 

QUESTIONS?

If you have membership or questions about the show, please contact the Artists Council at info@artistscouncil.com. For information about the Artists Council, go to our website at www.artistscouncil.com.

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