Celebrate Art This Holiday Season!
Our Annual December Art Show
is open to all Artist and Artisan members.
Our Annual December Art Show welcomes artists of every experience level, from beginners to seasoned professionals. We encourage our members to participate and share their creativity with the community.
This year's show will be held at the Agawam Public Library from December 2 through December 30.
Your artwork will not only be on display throughout the month, but it may also be offered for sale if you would like. The library takes no commission on artwork sold.
Due to the tremendous growth of our membership, each artist may submit up to two pieces of artwork. We will make every effort to accommodate all submissions.
You may register your artwork and pay using the registration form below, or register and pay when you drop off your artwork on December 1.
Key Dates:
December 1 – Artwork Drop-Off
Agawam Public Library · 4:00–6:00 PM
December 9 – Reception & Awards
At our ACAA Holiday Meeting
December 30 – Artwork Pick-Up
Agawam Public Library · 9:00–10:30 AM
IMPORTANT:
If you cannot drop off or pick up your artwork during the scheduled times, please arrange for someone else to do so. There will be no one available outside these hours.
Accepted Art Categories
The following mediums are welcome:
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Oil
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Watercolor
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Pastel
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Acrylic
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Mixed Media
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Drawing / Colored Pencil
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3D Art / Sculpture
Judging Categories: A minimum of five entries is required to establish a judging category. If a category does not receive enough entries, those works will be combined with another appropriate category.
Please Note:
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No prints or photographs. All artwork must be original.
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All framed pictures MUST have wire hangers. Sawtooth hangers are not accepted.
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Artwork that cannot be hung will be displayed in the library cases. Please provide a stand if your piece requires one.
Entry Fees & Size Requirements
First Entry $15
Second Entry $5
Maximum Artwork Size
20" × 30"
If you submit a piece at the maximum size, we ask that your second piece be smaller.
Awards & Recognition
Show is judged by an outside experienced judge.
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1st Place, 2nd Place and Overall Best Of Show: receive cash awards.
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Honorable Mentions: in each category will receive a certificate.
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The People's Choice Award: will be chosen by ballots from the public.
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The Gloria McLellan Award: named after one of the ACAA founders. who supported and worked on the art show, is awarded to one artist whose work illustrates creativity and dedication to always learning and expanding their art. We feel the recipient exemplifies a commitment to sharing their art and inspires others to do the same. The recipient is chosen by a small panel including past recipients.
Selling Your Artwork
You have the opportunity to offer your artwork for sale during the show!
When completing your registration form, simply indicate the asking price for each piece or mark it Not For Sale.
We will prepare a listing of all submitted artwork that includes:
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Artwork title or description
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Artist's name
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Artist's email address
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Asking price
This listing will be available to visitors throughout the month-long exhibition. Anyone interested in purchasing your work can contact you directly by email.
The library takes no commission on artwork sold. All sales arrangements are made directly between the artist and the buyer.
Ready to Share Your Art?
We look forward to seeing what our talented ACAA members have created. Whether this is your first exhibition or your twentieth, we hope you'll take part!
Register Your Artwork Below
Registration and payment can also be completed when you drop off your artwork on December 1.