This holiday season we are inviting submissions from artists, artisans & makers for our Gifted Holiday Artisan Market to be held in the Silk Purse Gallery from November 12 - December 11, 2026!

We are looking for unique, original & handmade, artisanal quality jewellery, handbags, pottery, candles, soaps, fashion items, cards, woodwork, leather goods & other special items.

WVCAC volunteers & staff will process sales. We take items on consignment, & retain a 30% commission on sales. Payment for sold items will be issued in January 2027.

All selected artisans will be required to become WVCAC Members.

Submission Requirements

• items/artwork must be original, not made from kits or mass moulds or be mass-produced (your original artwork printed on cards or apparel  is acceptable)
• artist must be the creator of the work
  
• no large paintings or prints
• excellent quality
• unique, appealing & saleable
• preference will be given to artisans/makers who reside or whose studio is on the North Shore.

How To Submit

1. Select the 'Register for this event' button.

2. Complete the Submission Form which includes uploading:

• Artwork Submission 6 hi-res images of the items you are submitting for consideration. 
  Accepted formats: JPG, JPEG, TIF, TIFF. Each file should be less than 20 MB.

• Artist Statement Clear & concise description of your work including prices & materials; a short biography (max 75 words).
  Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX. File should be less than 20MB.

Submissions Open Monday, July 20

Submissions Close Thursday, September 10, 4pm.

Results  Artisans/makers will be advised by late September if your work is selected. Selected items to be delivered by October 17 during gallery hours at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave. West Vancouver. Delivery arrangements & instructions will be confirmed post acceptance notice.

If you have any questions please contact Gallery & Communications Manager Steven Snider steven.wvcac@shaw.ca

We look forward to seeing your work!