2020 Holiday Gift Gallery

The Contemporary Dayton's Holiday Gift Gallery is a fine art and fine craft professional gallery show and sale running November 20-December 23, 2020. The exhibition opens with a Members Preview Party on November 19 and includes targeted marketing around Black Friday (November 27), Small Business Saturday (November 28), and Cyber Monday (November 30). Up to 50 artists will be invited to participate, with work displayed in THE CO's downtown, loft-like contemporary gallery space on custom-designed modular wood and industrial hardware cubbies, shelves, and pedestals with direct and natural lighting.

THE CO seeks to exhibit work of the highest level of craftsmanship, originality, and contemporary style. All work must be structurally sound, safe, non-toxic, and fit for its intended use. Artists must be the maker, designer, creator, and producer of the work. Submission images should exemplify representative works and include only media that will be available to show and sell. THE CO will rank submissions on level of craftsmanship, originality, and contemporariness. Limited multiples of ornaments and other small items are encouraged but generally should not exceed 10 of the same item.

Entry fee is $20 for non-members; current members of THE CO receive free entry. Any artist may participate; non-member exhibitors will be asked to become a member by the opening of the show. Membership starts at $25 for students, $50 for individuals, and $75 for family/duo. Sales commission is 60:40 in the artist's favor, with THE CO managing and processing all cash, check, and credit card sales. Last year, 86 artists were selected, 1,175 works sold, and gross sales were $29,000. Submissions require 3-5 images. The submission deadline is July 1, 2020.