Small Wonders – Artist Call Firehouse Gallery Small Works Exhibit
Submission Deadline November 8, 2026
Exhibit Dates: December 4 – 13, 2026
Great art doesn’t have to be grand in scale!
Some of the most powerful art you will ever encounter fits in your hands. A miniature portrait that holds an entire personality. A small landscape that opens into a world. A still life no bigger than a paperback that stops you cold. Scale is not ambition — and Small Wonders is here to prove it.
Working small demands a particular kind of discipline. Every mark counts. Every decision is visible. There is nowhere to hide and no room to waste — which means that when a small work succeeds, it succeeds completely. This exhibition celebrates that achievement: original work that is compact in size, accessible in price, and uncompromising in vision.
What We’re Looking For
Original 2D & 3D works in any medium. Subject matter is open — the only requirement is that the work be strong, finished, and made by the artist’s own hand. We are looking for pieces that demonstrate skill, vision, and a clear artistic voice within the discipline of a small format.
Maximum size: 10” x 10” including frame, if any.
Maximum sale price: $150 per work.
Artists may submit up to four (4) works for a single entry fee of $25.
Judging – People’s Choice Award
Visitors to the gallery will vote on a People’s Choice ballot throughout the run of the exhibition.The winner will be announced at the Closing Reception on Sunday, December 13th, 12 pm.We encourage artists to spread the word — your community is your judge.
Location & Key Dates
Location: Firehouse Gallery — 81 Naugatuck Ave, Milford, CT
Online Submission Deadline: Sunday, November 8, 2026, at midnight
Online Form link is found below.
Acceptance notification: November 10–11, 2026
Works intake: Friday, November 20, 5–7pm and Saturday, November 21, 10am–12pm
Installation: Tuesday, December 1, 10am–1pm
Opening reception: Thursday, December 3, 6–8pm
Gallery hours: December 4–13, Fri/Sat/Sun 12–4pm
Closing reception: Sunday, December 13, 2026 —
People’s Choice winner announced
Shortened hours Sunday, Dec 13 — closing day; time TBD)
Art pickup: Monday, December 14, 3–6pm and Tuesday, December 15, 3–6pm
For more information contact the Milford Arts Council at 203-878-6647 or visit: http://milfordarts.org
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