2025 SMAL Small Show

It’s time to think small! The December exhibition of the San Marcos Art League invites all creators, innovators and artists to participate in the SMAL Small Show and share your diverse and captivating collections of small-scale artworks, perfect for holiday gift giving and for adding a touch of artistic cheer to any home.

 

This show will demonstrate that great art comes in all sizes, small in scale but powerful in presence. Intricate details and thoughtful craftsmanship can create a lasting impression on someone looking for a unique, handmade gift at a reasonable price. Artists should price to sell in a range that fits every budget.

Hanging art should not exceed 8” x 10”, including framing.

3D art should not exceed 6” x 6” x 6”.

Each artist will be allowed to submit 3 artworks on the initial application.

The Call for Art will be open from November 3rd through December 5th at 5pm. 

Entry is $10 for San Marcos Art League members and $20 for non-members. SMAL members should use the "Exhibit as a Member" page in the Members only area of the artleaguesmtx.org site to find their coupon code. 

Online Entry Submission Closes: December 5th at 5pm or when full

Art Intake of Submitted Art (must be ready to display with hanging hardware): Sunday, December 7th from 1-4pm at the San Marcos Art Center at 117 N Guadalupe #101 

Show Reception: Friday, December 12th from 6-8pm

Exhibition Dates: December 10, 2025 - January 9, 2026

Art Pickup of unsold pieces: January 9 and 10 during open hours for the San Marcos Art Center

Guidelines

1. Entry: Entry is open to all. Entry requires a $10 fee for San Marcos Art League Members and $20 for non-members. SMAL members should use the "Exhibit as a Member" page in the Members only area of the artleaguesmtx.org site to find their coupon code to activate their membership discount. Instructions on how to log into the members only area were sent in July 2025 for those who haven't renewed their membership yet this year.  Entrants may submit three (3) artwork with the initial application for the exhibit. This application and release form must be completed and submitted in order to have works displayed. Subject matter should be appropriate for all visitors to the Art Center, which is a multi-generational, family-oriented venue located at 117 N. Guadalupe St., Suite 101 on the Square in downtown San Marcos.

2. Originality: Only ORIGINAL works of art, including fine art prints, sculptural pieces, textile creations, decorated porcelain and other pottery works, photographs and digital art signed by the artist will be accepted in shows. We encourage artists to enter recent work, and all entries must have been done entirely by the artist

3. Content: The Art Center reserves the right to not accept any artwork deemed to be inappropriate for the family-friendly venue.

4. Display: All artwork must be dry. Two-dimensional art should be framed, or unframed with gallery wrapped edges (no visible staples Artwork must be ready for hanging on our hanging system with tightly stretched wire securely attached on both sides. No saw tooth hangers. Sculptural and other 3-dimensional works will be considered based on size and display availability.

5. Size Limits: Hanging art should not exceed 8” x 10”, including framing.  Framing must be included in these measurements. 3D art should not exceed 6” x 6” x 6” and also must be capable of standing on the floor or a plinth/pedestal without assistance.

6. Drop-Off: All artwork must be delivered in person. We do not accept shipments

7. Sales: Your artwork must be available for sale. Prices may not be changed after entry. Because this is a special holiday show, buyers may take the art with them at the time of purchase. Artists will be contacted by the San Marcos Art Center and given the opportunity to replace the sold item. The Art Center will retain a 20% commission on sales.

Artist's Agreement

1. In the event the artwork sells, it will remain up for the duration of the show (or unless released by the gallery) and the artist will provide a 20% commission of the sale price to the San Marcos Art League. The Art League is responsible for collecting, reporting, and paying the sales taxes to the State of Texas.
 
2. In the event that a purchaser contacts the artist directly, the artist must contact Art Center executive director with all appropriate information. Commission checks for purchased artwork must be made out to the San Marcos Art League. The artist is responsible for notifying the buyer of shipping and handling costs for his/her artwork. When shipping out of state, no sales tax shall apply. The artist is responsible for getting purchased artwork to the buyer when the gallery show is taken down.

3. Selected artwork must remain in the Art Center for the duration of the exhibit, or until sold, when it will be relased to the purchaser. It must not be removed by the artist for any reason. At the end of the show, the artist is responsible for picking up his/her own unsold artwork on the date and time specified on the entry form. Any artwork that is not picked up will be stored at the Art Center for up to two months, after which it will become the property of the San Marcos Art League. If the art is to be picked up by someone other than the artist, prior arrangements must be made with the Art Center and proper identification will be required at the time of pickup. 

4. All artists who are engaged with other galleries are responsible for securing his/her release from that gallery.

5. Artist Release: The undersigned does for himself, herself, his and her heirs and assigns, hereby waive, release and discharge the SAN MARCOS ART LEAGUE (SMAL) AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS from any and all manner of actions, suits, damages, claims and demands whatsoever, in law and equity for any loss or damage to the undersigned’s property, and for any personal liability.

6. Artist Release: The undersigned acknowledges and agrees that the SAN MARCOS ART LEAGUE AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS will not provide any security or protection for entries and that their display will be at their sole risk.

7. Artist Release: The undersigned grants permission to the Art Center or its agents to photograph his or her entries only for use in show publicity. 

8. FINALLY, the undersigned acknowledges that he or she has read and agrees to adhere to all the agreements, guidelines and understandings in this Show Entry Letter.  

Please reread your entry carefully as gallery labels will be printed directly from what you type without any further editing.

In the event that you are unable to complete payment using a credit card, please use Coupon Code CJWBS3 and be prepared to pay the $10 (member) or $20 (non-member) fee by cash or check during the Intake on December 7th, 2025 from 1-4pm at the San Marcos Art Center.