Are you a craftsperson eager to showcase your handmade artwork?
Are you an artist looking for an opportunity to sell your creations?
Are you a committed “shop local” enthusiast who wants to engage with the community and be part of a festive holiday event?
Sandy Spring Museum is excited to announce an Open Call for the annual 2025 Fine Arts & Crafts Holiday Gift Show, which will run from November 28 (Black Friday) to December 24, 2025.
As a museum devoted to promoting local artists and fostering a more equitable community, we celebrate regional artists of all backgrounds and invite you to be part of this gift show. Don’t miss this chance to share your creativity, connect with fellow artists, and delight the community with your crafts.
Please submit your application by October 17, 2025. The museum will review all applications and notify selected participants by October 24, 2025.
Bring your art, your passion, and your joy to the museum! We can’t wait to see your creations light up the 2025 holiday season!
Sales and Commission
Sandy Spring Museum will handle all processing of sales and will take a 30% commission fee. All participants are expected to be in attendance for the individual set up and take down of their vendor booth. The craft show will be on display in the museum from November 28 - December 24. All makers are welcome to staff their vendor tables on the opening day (Black Friday). Museum staff will let artists know if their products are running low for an opportunity to replenish their station.
Application and Notification
Deadline for craft vendor applications is October 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
This is a juried show. Space is limited and artists will be notified of participation selection by October 24, 2025.
The museum requires all selected artists to become a member if they are not already (Individual membership is $45, Family membership is $75, and Community membership is $150) to access our full range of annual benefits! See here for more info
Once the museum receives the membership payments from selected artists by November 7, 2025, we will notify the artists of the next steps.
Participation Criteria
All works must be handmade.
All artwork on display must be for sale.
The price range the museum recommends is between $10 and $150. This is not a requirement. Vendors set their own prices.
All participating artists should be Maryland residents. Artists may need to restock inventory, depending upon sales.
Any wall hanging artwork will be ready to hang, framed with a hanging wire upon arrival on the installation days (November 24-26, 2025).
No perishable food products, loose glitter, strong chemicals that require ventilation, dirt, or decaying ephemera will be permitted.
Please bring your own table if needed. The museum will not be able to provide tables. There are a limited number of display pedestals that may be available. Please inquire.
Liability
The artist(s) are responsible for insuring their work while on display at the Museum. The artist(s) are responsible for any losses or damage to your artwork due to theft, fire, water, or other accidents. The Museum is NOT responsible for lost or damaged items.
Please send any questions to Exhibit Coordinator, Yu Jie. Thank you.