2026 Holiday Art + Photo Show — Artist Registration
The Sandy Hook Foundation (SHF) will host its annual Holiday Art + Photo Show and Sale at Spermaceti US Lifesaving Station this December. All artists interested in showcasing and selling their work are encouraged to participate. The show will open with a evening reception on Thursday, December 10th, and will remain open to the public December 11th–13th. Proceeds from this show benefit the SHF and its work in the park.
IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Quick Overview
For a registration fee of $50, interested participants will receive one dedicated 2'wx8'h display space for their work. You may submit as many display-ready pieces as will fit in that area and price your pieces for sale. New this year, the show welcomes 2D artwork in any medium — painting, printmaking, drawing, mixed media, fiber art, and more, in addition to photography — as long as it can be hung on our display grids (we're not able to accommodate 3D work like pottery or sculpture). SHF will handle all sales and retain a 30% commission on work sold; you'll receive 70% of the sale price.
Signing Up
- Only artists who register and pay the $50 registration fee by Nov 2nd, or until we reach capacity, will be eligible to participate.
- Upon registering, you must complete the art intake form (link provided after registration) and return it no later than Wednesday, Nov 18th, at 5 pm.
- SHF reserves the right to decline any submission and will allow you to submit a replacement piece if needed.
- SHF will only display pieces listed on your intake form.
- You may submit as many pieces as will fit on the display grid(s) you purchase (one registration fee = one 8ft(h) x 2ft(w) display grid).
- An individual artist may purchase a maximum of 4 grids, to ensure a diverse body of work at the show.
- SHF retains the right to use digital images of your displayed work for promotional purposes, including printed materials, social media, and our website.
Artwork and Show Requirements.
- All work submitted must be your own original artwork.
- Work must be 2D and able to be hung on our display grids — no pottery, sculpture, or other 3D/tabletop work, as we don't have the space for it.
- All entries must be display-ready: framed, or printed/mounted on wrapped canvas, metal, or another display mount.
- All entries must be wired for hanging, with no exceptions — if it isn't wired, we can't guarantee it can be displayed on the grids.
- Nothing may be attached directly to the walls; all work must be displayed on the grids provided.
- All entries must fit within your purchased display space with no overhang (max width per entry is 24", unless you've purchased multiple adjoining grids).
- You set the price for your own work — no minimum or maximum.
- All entries must remain at the show for its entire duration.
Payments for Sold Work
- SHF handles all sales transactions at the show.
- SHF retains a 30% commission on each piece sold; you receive 70% of the sale price.
- By Dec 31st, SHF will mail you a check along with details of any sale(s).
Timeline for Artists
- Nov 2nd: Deadline for registration
- Nov 18th, 5 pm: Deadline to submit your inventory form to SHF
- Dec 3rd, 2–7 pm or Dec 4th, 9 am–2 pm: Artwork drop-off and display set-up at the Lifesaving Station (LSS)
- Dec 10th, 6–8:30 pm: Opening reception at LSS — free and open to the public; artists are our featured guests
- Dec 11th–13th: Show and Sale open to the public at LSS (daytime hours will vary)
- Dec 15th, 10 am–2 pm or Dec 16th, 2–6 pm: Artists pick up unsold work at the LSS
- By Dec 31st: SHF mails checks to artists for work sold
Have more questions?
See FAQ below or reach out to us at events@sandyhooknj.org