Oglebay Institute's Holiday Show & Sale 2025

Oglebay Institute's Holiday Show & Sale is a juried exhibition providing artists and artisans from the region with space, staff, and marketing resources to exhibit and sell their work. The institute handles all sales during the show run, so artists do not need to be present. Shoppers can purchase one-of-a-kind gifts while discovering work from numerous regional artists.

Eligibility is open to all artists 18 and older who exhibit and sell work of original concept and design that is handmade. Gourmet food vendors may also apply if items are specialty food products not widely commercially available and the applicant is the company owner or principal producer. The application fee is $30.00 and requires submission of at least 5 images of work planned for sale and 2 images showing proposed exhibit arrangement. Exhibit spaces range from 3 ft to 8 ft, with fees ranging from $45.00 to $105.00 depending on size and location. Payment in full is due upon acceptance. Oglebay Institute retains a 15% commission on sales. Setup dates are November 6-8, 2025, with the opening reception on November 14 from 5:30-8:30 pm. Tear down is January 3, 5, and 6 from 10 am-4:00 pm. No refunds for cancellation after October 1, 2025. Artists must provide their own tools, shelves, tables, and setup. Each item must have a price tag including the exhibit space number, title, artist's name, and price.