Small Works Members Show 2025
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ENTRY DUE DATE: October 16, 2025
EXHIBITION DATES: November 22 – December 20, 2025
Woman Made Gallery, 1332 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL + online
Woman Made Gallery (WMG) invites current members to submit their work for our Annual Small Works Members Show, a vibrant group exhibition celebrating original, handmade works across diverse mediums. All work must be created by the submitting artist and for sale!
WHO CAN SUBMIT
- Open to current WMG members (all genders welcome).
- Work must be original and handcrafted by the submitting artist.
- Not a member yet? Join or renew by October 16, 2025.
ARTWORK GUIDELINES
- Size Limit: Each piece must be 20 inches or smaller on the longest side.
- Price Limit: All work must be for sale and priced $400 or less.
- How Many: Submit 3 artworks. One work is guaranteed to be included.
- New Media: Submit a short (.mp4 or URL under 10 minutes). (Please note that video work in this exhibition is difficult to sell.)
IMPORTANT DATES
- Final Entry Due Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 11:59 PM CST
- Notifications: Thursday. October 25, 2025
- Exhibition Dates: November 22–December 20, 2025
- Opening Reception: Saturday, Nov. 22, 4–7 PM
- Members / Volunteers Appreciation Party: Saturday, December 6, 2–4 PM
- Closing Reception: Saturday, Dec. 20, 2–4 PM
- In Person Art Delivery 1: Saturday, Nov. 8, 4–5 PM | Sunday, Nov. 9, 12–5 PM
- In Person Art Delivery 2: Thursday, November 13, 12–5 PM
- Shipped Art Due at WMG By: Thursday, November 13, 12–5 PM
- In-Person Pick Up #1: Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 4–5 PM
- In-Person Pick Up #2: Sunday. December 21, 2025 | 12–5 PM
- In-Person Pick Up #3: Saturday, January 3, 2026 | 12–5 PM
- Art Ship Out: Unsold artworks will be shipped for return to artists by Friday, January 9, 2026.
SALES + COMMISSION
- All work must be for sale.
- WMG retains 40% commission on sales.
- Artists are paid within 30 days of show closing.
- Collectors may take work upon purchase.
OTHER DETAILS
- No entry fee (but membership must be current).
- Work will be shown salon-style (gallery provides standard hanging tools).
- Artists must supply special hardware or supports if needed.
- Shipping costs to/from WMG are the artist’s responsibility.
- Deadline to submit a prepaid return label for unsold art: December 21, 2025.
- Art not picked up by January 17, 2026 becomes property of WMG for fundraising.
REQUIRED WITH YOUR SUBMISSION
- 3 artworks (1 guaranteed inclusion)
- Brief Artist Statement (≤200 words)
- Brief Artist Bio (≤200 words)
QUESTIONS?
general@womanmade.org | (312) 738-0400 | womanmade.org
The Small Works Members Show 2025 will be on display at Woman Made Gallery, 1332 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60607 and on its website.