Unwrapped: Handmade Holidays
November 8-December 31, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 8, 6-8pm, during Second Saturday ArtWalk
APPLY NOW THRU AUGUST 15!
Application via CallforEntry.org: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15376
Vision
Unwrapped: Handmade Holidays is Florida CraftArt’s annual juried members’ holiday exhibition, inviting Florida-based Fine Craft artists to showcase the state’s best handmade gifts and artwork. Located on Central Avenue in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida CraftArt offers residents and visitors the opportunity to fine unique and beautiful handmade work that supports the people, traditions, and talents of our vibrant community.
What are we looking for? Artwork does not need to be holiday-themed. While ornaments, greeting cards, and themed décor are welcome, we also encourage non-holiday-themed items that make great gifts. For example, home goods, wearables, functional items, jewelry, notebooks, mugs, and items for pets and kids at low- to mid-range price points are great for this exhibition.
Entry Fee
$10 per artist
NOTE: Unwrapped: Handmade Holidays is a members’ exhibition. You do not need to be a member to apply. If accepted, you must be a current Florida CraftArt member to participate: floridacraftart.org/membership. Memberships start at $60/year and include benefits such as discounts on gallery purchases, reciprocal museum memberships, discounted open-call applications, and more.
Dates & Deadlines
Submission Deadline: Friday, August 15 at 11:59pm MT
Acceptance Notification via Email: Friday, August 22
Artwork Receiving:
- In person: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
- Artists must contact gallery@floridacraftart.org to make an appointment for artwork drop-off.
- Appointments will be scheduled Tuesday through Friday, 11am to 4:30pm beginning September 9th and ending October 10th.
- All artwork must be received by October 10th to be included.
- Shipping: Shipped work must be received by Friday, October 3. (Artist is responsible for incoming and outgoing shipping costs.)
Exhibition Dates: November 8-December 31, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 8, 6-8pm during St. Pete’s Second Saturday ArtWalk
Artwork Pick-Up:
- In person: January 3-6, 2026 during regular business hours, no appointment needed
- Shipping: Artwork will be shipped back within 7 days of the close of the exhibition, once artist has paid for return shipping costs.
Learn more about the open call-for-entry: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15376
APPLY NOW THRU AUGUST 15!
Questions? Contact gallery@floridacraftart.org or call 727-821-7391.
Contact Liz Cooper for sponsorship opportunities at liz@floridacraftart.org or 727-821-7391.