Small Treasures: An Artisan Christmas

Deadline: 20/10/2025

City: Scarborough  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  Estar May

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Artist opportunity at Gallery Thirty Three to take part in “Small Treasures” - A Seasonal Exhibition of Handmade Gifts & Original Art Celebrating the spirit of the season. No entry fees, No gallery fees on pieces up to £65 , Fair commission rates. Gallery Thirty Three a contemporary gallery, located in the heart of a vibrant artist community. An opportunity to show your handmade, unique and creative pieces of art.

This is a chance to show your unique, high-quality art in a well-respected gallery.

This exhibition requires no entry fees, no gallery fees on pieces up to £65 and fair commission rates.

“Small Treasures” offers the perfect platform to connect with buyers looking for high-quality art and handcrafted gifts.

If your work stands out, this is the festive exhibition you simply can’t miss. Join us and be part of a lively community where artistry and the joy of giving come together.

“Small Treasures”  a seasonal exhibition for Artists and Artisan Makers .

Gallery Thirty Three welcomes submissions in a wide range of media, including original art, jewellery, glass, ceramics, textiles, greetings cards, and other high-quality handmade items.

This will be a seasonal exhibition of handmade, original, and affordable works priced at £120 or under.

A curated exhibition celebrating creativity, individuality, and the joy of giving — just in time for Christmas.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Work must be original, handmade, and available for sale
  • Retail price must not exceed £120
  • All work is subject to selection
  • All entries must be clearly labelled, and an inventory list must be included with items when delivered.
     

Fees & Commission Structure

We have two categories for submissions:

Category 1:

  • Work priced at £65 and under
  • No entry fee
  • No gallery fee
  • 35% commission on all sales


Category 2:                                                                      

  • Work priced between £66 and £120
  • No entry fee
  • £10  gallery exhibition fee per piece
  • 30% commission on all sales


Fees and commission cover admin, installation, card processing, wrapping, and carry bags.

Submission Guidelines:

You may submit: per person.

Up to 6 x 2D works wall-hung. Wall-hung work (framed, canvas, ready to hang): approx. 30 x 30 cm, we expect these pieces to exceed the £65 price bracket.

Up to 6 x 2D Unframed browser-ready measuring no more than approx. 80  x 60 cm

(no  2D work please unless either unframed for the browser or framed to be hung on the wall, no stand up photo type frames)


3D work (ceramics, textiles, glass,  jewellery, etc.): no more than approx. 20 x 20 cm

Up to 10 greeting cards. (Individually  priced or packs) No offers such as  £3.50 each or £6 for two.

If any work exceeds these guidelines, please clearly state the actual dimensions on your application.

Size Guidelines (Guidelines only — use your judgment)

Artists are encouraged to follow the measurement guidelines; the selectors will give preference to those artists who keep within the approximate perimeter size guide. Jewellery is an exception to size restrictions.

Important Dates

Submission Deadline: Monday, 20 October 2025, Midnight.

Selection Notifications: Wednesday 22 October 2025 (via curator space )

Hand Deliver to Gallery 33:                    

Tuesday 28 October 2025
Wednesday 29 October 2025
Between 12 noon and 3 pm

Postal Deliveries (to South View address):    

Submissions to arrive no later than Thursday, 29 October 2025 

Gallery Thirty Three reserves the right to exclude selected work where serious divergences from the description occur.

Delivery Instructions:

Hand Delivery (preferred):
Gallery 33
33 Newborough
Scarborough
YO11 1NF

Delivery:

Wednesday 28 & Thursday 29 October, between 12 noon and 3 pm 

Collection:
 
    
Tuesday 6 Jan and Wednesday Jan     
between 12noon and 3 pm                                                                          

Postal Delivery:                                                                      

Do not send work to Gallery 33.

Instead, post to:

South View
Lealholmside
Whitby
YO21 2AF

To arrive by Thursday, 29 October 2025

Worked posted  back to artists:                        

Week  beginning Monday 12th January 2026

Returns & Payments:

All unsold work must be accompanied by prepaid, stamped, addressed packaging for return.  

Work cannot be returned without this.

Payment for sold work will be made after the exhibition closes, minus commission.

Bank details will be requested only if a sale has been made.

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Who is eligible for this opportunity?
All artist and makers with good quality work and having some experience showing or selling their work. The pieces of work submitted for selection will benefit from having a saleable quality for an audience buying gifts as well as for themselves.
When is the deadline?
Monday, 20 October.
How many works can I submit?
Submission Guidelines
You may submit: per person
Up to 6 x 2D works wall-hung. Wall-hung work (framed, canvas, ready to hang): approx.               30 x 30 cm, we expect these pieces to exceed the £65 price bracket.
Up to 6 x 2D Unframed browser-ready measuring  no more that approx. 80  x 60 cm
3D work (ceramics, textiles, glass,  jewellery, etc.): no more than approx. 20 x 20 cm
Up to 10 greetings cards. (Individually  priced or packs) no offers such as  £3.50 each or £6 for 2 offers. 
When is the delivery date?
Hand Delivery to G33 between 12 noon and 3pm on  Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 October 2025
Postal Delivery by Thursday 29th October to South View, Lealholmside, Whitby, YO21 2AF
(DO NOT POST to G33) 
Let us know if you need some help or have queries about delivering your work.
How much does it cost?
Category 1: Work priced at £65 and under
No entry fee
No gallery fee
35% commission on all sales
Category 2: Work priced between £66 and £120
No entry fee
£10  gallery exhibition fee per piece
30% commission on all sales
Fees and commission cover admin, installation, card processing, wrapping, and carry bags.
 

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