Oglebay Institute Holiday Show & Sale 2026

Deadline September 21st!

Oglebay Institute’s Annual Holiday Show & Sale is an extraordinary holiday shopping event featuring fine art and crafts from the region’s most talented artists. The exclusive six-week show provides an outstanding opportunity for selected artists to sell to thousands of enthusiastic shoppers in TWO ideal locations- the historic Stifel Fine Arts Center, located on the highly traveled National Road in Wheeling, and the Schrader Environmental Education Center, located in the world-class Oglebay Park.

Part of the Oglebay Institute mission is to serve as a resource for artists, and emerging artists, providing them opportunities to exhibit, sell, and promote their work. The Holiday Art Show & Sale is a juried exhibition that provides space, staff, and marketing resources to artists and gives the public a refreshing alternative to traditional retail. Once you setup your display, and price your work, OI staff will handle all sales durning the run of the show. You do not need to be present. Shoppers can purchase one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays while becoming familiar with the work of numerous artists and artisans from the region.

Important dates:

Deadline for entry: September 21st, 2026 (11:59 pm EST)

End of Jury Process: September 29th, 2026

Notifications Emailed: September 30th, 2026

Accepted Artists Set up: Thursday, November 5, Friday November 6, & Saturday, November 7 (hours will be communicated in acceptance)

Opening Reception: November 13, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Accepted Artists Tear Down: January 3, 5 and 6 (10 am - 4:00 pm)

Application Process:

•  Apply online by September 21, 2026  (11:59 p.m. EST) at callforentry.org (you’ll need to set up a free account)

•  Applications must include at least 5 images of what you plan to sell and 2 images of how you plan to arrange your exhibit space.

•  Application fee is $30.00

•  The exhibit space is divided in sections ranging in size from 3 ft - 8 ft.

•  Fees for exhibit space:  

   $45.00 for a 3ft. space (Schrader Center only)

   $65.00 for a 4ft. space

   $75.00 for a 5ft. space (Stifel Fine Art Center only)

   $85.00 for a 6ft. space freestanding (no wall space)

   $85.00 for a 6ft. space

   $105.00 for a 8ft. space

•  Payment in full for exhibit space fee and rentals are due upon acceptance into the show.

•  No refunds for cancellation after October 16, 2025.

•  Oglebay Institute will retain a 15% commission on sales. Please price your work accordingly.

•  Artist must provide their own tools, shelves, tables and set up for their exhibit space. 

•  Exhibit space will be lighted, however no other electricity is available.

•  Each accepted artist will be given an exhibit space number. That number must appear on all price tags.

•  Each item for sale must have a price tag that includes: the exhibit space number, the title of the piece or name of the item, artist’s name and the price of the item.

•  Each accepted artist will need to provide an inventory list of all work and prices before setup, to allow enough time for entry in our point of sale system.
 

Eligibility:

Artists: Open to all artists 18 and older who exhibit and sell work of original concept and design, and all work must be handmade. No manufacturer representatives will be accepted.

Gourmet Foods: Items sold must be specialty food products that are not widely commercially available. The applicant must be the company owner or principal producer of the products sold.