Artsclamation! 2026

Artsclamation! is an indoor juried fine art sale featuring professional regional artists in all mediums.The event will be hosted at a our new venue again for 2026 - The Standard. Artsclamation! celebrates over 20 years of bringing amazing artists, beautiful artwork, and generous buyers together to support behavioral health services in the East Tennessee region.

The event begins on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 3, with a preview party offering sumptuous hors d’oeuvres coupled with wine, spirits and eager collectors. From 10 AM to 6 PM on Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5, the event is free and open to the public. Over the last eleven years, average annual art sales from this event have exceeded $75,000. Returning artists - please make note that this is now a three day show. 

Artsclamation! is the primary fundraiser for Peninsula, Covenant Health's not-for-profit behavioral health provider dedicated to offering mental health care to children, adolescents, and adults in East Tennessee. In addition to event sponsorships and preview party ticket sales, 30% of all artists sales go directly to Peninsula.

If you have any questions, please contact us at (865) 531-5208 or email arts@covhlth.com. 

Sales and Commission
Every effort will be made to promote sales. Sales are handled by the individual artist, with payment processed by Covenant Health Foundation staff. A 30% commission will be retained from all sales (benefiting Peninsula). The artist is responsible for remitting applicable sales tax to the state of Tennessee Sales and Use Tax Department. The receipt of sales, the retention of commissions, and the disbursement of monies due to the artists are handled by the Covenant Health Foundation.

Event Inventory: 
An inventory of 20 to 50 original pieces is suggested. Please bring a range of sizes and prices.  Some artists choose to modify their inventory system due to the volume of items.

Inventory Submission Process: 
We will request your inventory list several months before the show.

Artists will submit their inventory list in a formatted Excel spreadsheet provided by event management. Handwritten inventory will not be accepted. Digital inventory allows event management to accurately create the barcodes needed for check out. 

Event management plans to create a “Holiday Gift Guide” featuring some artists’ work to promote holiday shopping/attendance on public sale days. Accepted artists will be contacted individually to participate.

HONORS: 
Featured Artist – The jury selects one to two artists for this honor each year. Event management will coordinate with the chosen artist to identify one piece from their inventory to be designated as the 2026 featured pieces. This artwork will be sold with 100% of the sale price going to Peninsula. The piece/pieces will also be featured extensively in event marketing materials. The featured artist(s) may be asked to participate in local media interviews prior to and during the event. The featured artist(s) is provided a premier location and extra display space for the duration of the event, and their reservation fee is waived.

“Art of Healing” Calendar – Each year, a calendar is produced that features images from 13 different artists represented at Artsclamation! All participating artists receive a few calendars for their own distribution. Calendars are also sold at the event and used for various promotional and educational opportunities throughout the year. 

1. All work in every category must be original work produced by the exhibiting artist.
2. Hand written inventory will not be accepted by event management. Event management will provide all accepted artists with a digital link to the online inventory submission form. Artists may also submit an Excel document containing their inventory. 
3. Signed and numbered limited edition prints are allowed and can be displayed in a portfolio, but may not be hung and must be marked as prints. 
4. Photographic and Reproduction Policies: Photographic and Digital Art Prints must be made from the artist's original negative or digital file under the artist's supervision. A reproduction is defined as any existing work of art (such as a painting, watercolor, drawing, photograph, etc.) that is copied by digital or photographic means printed on an offset press, serigraph press, or through a computer by means of an ink jet or electrostatic printer. This definition includes giclees and reproductions with additional enhancement by the artist.
5. Artists may only exhibit and sell work in the media category for which they are accepted.
6. Mass-Production Policies: Ready-made or factory-produced objects (i.e. clothing or furniture) which have been embellished, painted, decorated, dyed or batiked will not be accepted regardless of additional modification or enhancement by the artist. This includes, but is not limited to, cards, postcards, note cards, photocopies, posters, mouse pads, t-shirts, calendars, etc.
7. All jewelry must have been juried in the jewelry category.
8. The jury committee reserves the right to refuse exhibition of work that is not consistent with submitted images and the rules listed above. Failure to comply will result in immediate removal from sale with no refund.
9. Collaborative Work: Collaborating artists are defined as two (2) or more artists who work together on any one piece of art. Collaborative work is regarded as one entry and should be submitted as a joint application. If accepted, collaborating artists may only exhibit work that is collaborative. All collaborating artists must personally attend entire show. Artists wishing an exemption from this policy should contact event management in writing a month before show with an explanation as to why there is an attendance issue. Only the event management may grant an exception to this policy.
10. Artists must be present to exhibit. All booth spaces should remain open until the close of the sale each day unless approved by event management.

In-Person Event Exhibit Space: 
Approximately 40-45 artists will be selected to participate. The Standard is a beautiful venue with abundant room to offer maximum viewing of artists’ work. Each selected artist will be assigned a space with full display set-ups. Accepted artists will pay a booth fee of $75.

• Two-dimensional artists: A display area using one side of three (3) linked peg-board panels will be provided. Each panel is 4′ wide and 8’ tall. Lighting and hooks will also be provided. 
• Three-dimensional artists: A designated floor space will be provided to create a display including one or two clothed table(s), 6 feet in length, to be used for building your display. Power will be available if you wish to bring additional lighting. 
• NOTE: During load-in and load out-on, numerous volunteers will be available to assist with set-up and break-down. A LIMITED amount of secure space will be provided to house extra artist inventory. As you sell pieces, you will be able to refill your display from the storage holding area or your personal vehicle/trailer storage.