Call for Art: Wrap Up Originality  

Handmade gifts by local artists

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 Wrap Up Originality, our 2026 holiday show.

This year's holiday show is about one simple idea: when people buy a gift made by a neighbor, that money stays here. It supports the artists, families and small studios that make our community what it is. We want shoppers to walk in and find a gallery full of things made by hand, right here at home, that they can't find in a big-box store.

If you paint, throw, weave, carve, forge, sew, print or build, we want to see your work.

The show

• Where: Topeka Art Guild & Gallery, Fairlawn Plaza Mall, Topeka
• When: November 1 – December 27, 2026, running alongside the mall's Festival of Trees
• Format: curated drop-off exhibition and sale ,your work is displayed and sold by the Guild for the 2 months season. 

What we're looking for

Handmade, gift able work by local artists. Think of what you'd love to give, or get.

• Local: open to member artists
• Handcrafted: made by you, not mass-produced or resold
• Gift-able: submit up to 5 pieces; at least 4 of them must be priced under $100
• All media welcome: paintings, prints, photography, ceramics, jewelry, fiber and textiles, wood, glass, metal, ornaments, cards, small books and more

Presentation requirements

• All work must be finished and ready to sell
• Canvas edges must be painted
• Wall pieces must be wired to hang (no sawtooth hangers)

Fees and commission

• Hanging fee: $3.50 per piece, up to 5 pieces ($17.50 max)
• The Guild handles all sales, card processing and display for the full run of the show.

How to apply

Apply online through the Topeka Art Guild website .

You'll need:

1. A short description of your work and medium
2. Photo
3. Whether you'll volunteer gallery hours

By submitting work to Wrap Up Originality, artists agree to the following:

- Liability: The Topeka Art Guild will take reasonable care with all work, but is not responsible for loss, damage or theft while work is in transit, on display or in storage. Artists are encouraged to carry their own insurance.
- Image use: Artists authorize the Guild to photograph their work and use those images, along with the artist's name and title of the work, in promotional materials, including social media, the Guild website, print and press.
- Original work: Artists confirm the work is their own original, handmade creation. Artists keep all copyright to their work.
- Fees: Hanging fees are non-refundable, including for work that is declined at drop-off or does not sell.
- Sales: Prices are set at drop-off and may not be changed during the show. Work must stay on display until the show closes. The Guild handles sales tax on all sales.
- Payment: Artists will be paid for sold work, minus commission. 
- Unclaimed work: Work not picked up on December 27 must be collected within [30] days. After that, it may be considered donated to the Guild.

Questions?

Contact the Topeka Art Guild at admin@topekaartguild.org or stop by the gallery at Fairlawn Plaza Mall.

Buy local. Give handmade. Keep it in the community.