Annual Member Exhibitions

SVAC artist members are welcome to submit up to 3 small-to-medium sized pieces or up to 2 large-scale works to our annual member exhibitions. No sign-up required as long as your membership is active. 

To submit, bring your pieces to SVAC during the designated drop off period and complete the paperwork by the deadlines indicated below. We can also accept artwork by mail; you are responsible for the postage to/from SVAC. 

Artwork should be original and made in the last few years. 2D works should be professionally framed and wired for hanging. All artwork must be for sale unless approved otherwise by Alison Crites, Manager of Exhibitions & Interpretive Engagement.

Spring 2022 All Member Exhibition

with special guest, the Vermont Watercolor Society

Exhibition Dates: Saturday April 2, 2022 – Sunday, May 22, 2022
Opening reception: Saturday, April 2 • 2-4 p.m.

Artwork drop off: Tuesday, March 22 – Sunday, March 27 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Artwork Pick-up: Sunday, May 22 from 4-6 p.m. and Monday, May 23 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Please note, due to space limitations, we are unable to store your artwork past May 23. 

In an attempt to create easily accessible forms for all of our artists, we have adapted the inventory form, contract, and artwork labels into fillable forms (instructions below).

2022 All Member Artwork Inventory Form – online form due by March 18
2022 SVAC Annual Contract – online form due by March 18
Artwork Temporary Labels – print & affix to your artwork before you drop it off

If you have trouble completing the online forms, you may schedule a 15-minute in-person appointment during the drop off period. Email Alison Crites to schedule: acrites@svac.org. 

Fall/Winter 2022 All Member Exhibition

Exhibition Opens: Saturday November 19, 2022

Further details will be forthcoming.

In an attempt to create easily accessible forms for all of our artists, we have adapted the inventory form, contract, and artwork labels into fillable forms (further instructions are at the bottom of this page).

2021 All Member Artwork Inventory Form– online only
2021 SVAC Annual Contract 
Artwork Temporary Labels (fillable form)– affix to your work when you drop it off at SVAC

If you would prefer to print and mail the contract, simply click the above links and print.

Winter Wonderland Member Show

THEME: Joy!
Exhibition Dates: December 7, 2020 – January 3, 2021
Opening Reception: TBD

Artwork Drop-off: November 15 – 29, 2020
Artwork Pick-up: January 3 – 5, 2021

2020 SVAC Annual Contract (fillable form)
2020 SVAC Show Agreement (fillable form)
Artwork Labels (fillable form)
Artist W-9 (fillable form)

Holiday Craft Market

Now accepting applications! SVAC welcomes applications from both established and emerging artists making original work that shows accomplished artistry and design, and quality craftsmanship. Accepted media categories include baskets, ceramics, decorative fiber, wearable fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, and wood.

Artisans who are interested in applying for the Holiday Market, please submit applications by October 12, 2020.

Dates: December 5 – 6, 2020 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Holiday Market Application

2021 Solo Shows

We are now accepting applications for our 2021 Solo Exhibitions. The first installment of solo shows will be on view from mid June to late July, and the second installment will run from early August to late September. If you are interested in applying for a Solo Show, please click on the link below! If you are not a member and would like to join or renew please visit “Join and Give” tab on our website!

Part I: Early summer (mid June – late July)
Part II: Late summer (early August – late September)

Application (due January 8)*

*Please note that we will select fewer applicants next year as several of this year’s participating artists postponed to 2021 due to pandemic-related complications. Specific dates for the 2021 Solo exhibitions are forthcoming. 

Solo Show Application
Solo Show Payment

Each artist is required to fill out one Annual Contract and an updated W-9 per calendar year. 

Winter Wonderland Member Show

THEME: Joy!
Exhibition Dates: December 7, 2020 – January 3, 2021
Opening Reception: TBD

Artwork Drop-off: November 15 – 29, 2020
Artwork Pick-up: January 3 – 5, 2021

2020 SVAC Annual Contract (fillable form)
2020 SVAC Show Agreement (fillable form)
Artwork Labels (fillable form)
Artist W-9 (fillable form)

Holiday Craft Market

Now accepting applications! SVAC welcomes applications from both established and emerging artists making original work that shows accomplished artistry and design, and quality craftsmanship. Accepted media categories include baskets, ceramics, decorative fiber, wearable fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, and wood.

Artisans who are interested in applying for the Holiday Market, please submit applications by October 12, 2020.

Dates: December 5 – 6, 2020 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Holiday Market Application

2022 Solo Shows

We are now accepting applications for the 2022 Solo Exhibitions. Applications are due January 7, 2022.

Eligibility:

  • Applications are open to artists 18 years or older, working in the following disciplines: painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, fiber, glass, ceramic, wood, metal, mixed media, and photography.
  • All exhibited artworks must be available for sale (no pre-sales or nfs works unless approved by SVAC’s Manager of Exhibitions & Interpretive Engagement).

In an attempt to create easily accessible forms for all of our artists, we have adapted the contract, W-9 and artwork labels into fillable PDFs (instructions below).

2022 SVAC Annual Contract (fillable form)
2022 SVAC Show Agreement (fillable form)
Artwork Labels (fillable form)

If you would prefer to print and mail/drop off these documents, simply click on each of the above links and print each one individually. Please remember to attach all artwork labels on the back of each piece before dropping them off.

2022 Solo Show Application
Solo Show Payment

In an attempt to create easily accessible forms for all of our artists, we have adapted the contract, W-9 and artwork labels into fillable PDFs (instructions below).

2020 SVAC Annual Contract (fillable form)
2020 SVAC Show Agreement (fillable form)
Artwork Labels (fillable form)
Artist W-9 (fillable form)

If you would prefer to print and mail the contract and W-9, simply click on each of the above links and print each one individually. Please remember to attach all artwork labels on the back of each piece before dropping them off.

Instructions for filling out the Artwork Inventory and Contract forms:

1. Click on the link to the fillable form
2. Type directly into the form noting that all the fields are required to be complete before submitting.
3. Click the “Submit” button.

Instructions for filling out the Artwork Labels form:

1. Click on the link to the fillable PDF form
2. Type directly into the form in the appropriate places
3. Print the form at home.
4. Attach labels to your artwork.