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Call for Entries – Lehigh Valley Women Entrepreneurs, Artisans, and Artistsans - Summer Fun, Functional and Unique Fine Art Gifts

What We’re Looking For

🎨 CALL FOR ENTRY: Fun and Funktional Gift Items
At Art of the Woman Gallery & Gifts

Ready to turn up the color, the joy, and the creativity?

We’re inviting women artists and makers to submit work for the upcoming holiday season — a celebration of everything that makes the holidays special, finding that perfect gift for everyone on your list. Think unique, handmade right here in the Lehigh Valley. Items that invoke love, laughter, fun, and are functional that make the season unforgettable.

✨ We’re looking for:
- 2D & 3D artwork
- Functional art (beautiful and usable!)
- Unique, handcrafted gifts perfect for the season
🎨 Have an idea to share?
We’re also accepting workshop proposals that connect to the theme of the holidays—hands-on, creative, educational and engaging experiences for our community (see the Unique Experiences Call for Entry).

🌼 Theme Inspiration:
Useful, everyday items with a flair, items that are unique and functional—items you can use everyday that will bring you joy for their creativity, uniqueness, and functionality, and make everyone ask "where did you get that?" - interpret it your way!

📅 Important Dates:
Now accepting submissions from June 20th through August 30th.

📍 Itmes to be featured at:
Art of the Woman Gallery & Gifts, 23 S 4th Street
Emmaus, PA

💫 Let your work capture the spirit of love, family, friends, holiday gatherings—whether it’s bold and bright, soft and nostalgic, or wildly unique and unexpected.

We are seeking ARTISTS who make a statement with their work, captivate us with their creativity, and inspire curiosity in visitors. Our goal is to showcase as many artists as possible in a cohesive, fun and stylish manner.

Women ARTISTS of all skill levels and mediums who reside in the Lehigh Valley are welcome to submit their work for consideration. Selected items will be included in the gallery for 30–90 days, with longer placements determined at the discretion of Cindy Karchner Photography, LLC, dba Art of the Woman Fine Art Gallery and Gifts.
Closes Aug 31

3 Entries: $30.00 USD(Maximum of 3)
Call for Entries – Lehigh Valley Women Entrepreneurs, Artisans, Authors and Artists - Unique Experiences for Women

We are seeking to curate delightful and distinctive experiences, such as workshops, book signings, artist talks, and other engaging events for women—topics such as creativity how-to's such as painting, drawing, photographing, make and takes; wellness (Reiki, yoga, mindfulness); personal growth topics such as time management, starting or growing a business, marketing your art, managing stress, etc.

What We’re Looking For

The gallery is currently accepting proposals for workshops and unique, and engaging experiences geared toward women and their interests, etc.

We are seeking women entrepreneurs, artisans, artists and authors who seek to offer unique experiences, captivate us with their creativity, and inspire curiosity in visitors. Events can be of varying lengths from 1 hour to no more than 5 hours in length, should be interactive, entertaining, thought-provoking, engaging and empowering.

We schedule events based on consignment, the artist/facilitator receiving 80% of the proceeds and the studio receiving 20% of the proceeds of the total paid participants’ registrations. Proposals should consider including the need for materials (if you are providing them) into the price of the workshop and should be priced accordingly. The commissions cover ticketing fees, credit card fees, marketing utilities, rent, and other expenses.

Women of all skill levels who reside in and around the Lehigh Valley are welcome to submit their proposals for consideration. Selected proposals for events and experiences will be scheduled based on availability of the studio/event space of Cindy Karchner Photography, LLC, dba Art of the Woman Fine Art Gallery and Gifts.

Closes Dec 31

1 Entries: $20.00 USD(Maximum of 1)

Art of the Woman Fine Art Gallery and Gifts

Who We Are

Art of the Woman Fine Art Gallery and Gifts is located at 23 S. 4th Street in Emmaus, PA—right in the creative heart of the Lehigh Valley, in beautiful Northeast Pennsylvania. We are right next to the Emmaus Theatre. Parking is available across the street on Jubilee Street, 4th Street or in the Emmaus Triangle for easy access.

We are open Thursdays through Sundays most weeks. Hours are subject to change seasonally. Follow us on Instagram @aotwfineart for up to date information on our hours, artist talks, guest speakers, musicians, events, and workshops.

Our mission is to build community, foster connections, and encourage collaborations through the arts. We proudly support local Lehigh Valley women artists, artisans, and entrepreneurs (ARTISTS) by providing opportunities to professionally exhibit and sell their work in a gallery and gift shop setting.

Art of the Woman Fine Art Gallery and Gifts offers an inviting space for the community to experience accessible, affordable art that stirs the soul. We are firmly committed to equity in the arts, and all are welcome to visit our gallery and gift shop.

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