CALL FOR ENTRIES
RVA Krampusnacht's Yuletide Monsters returns!
We are currently taking submissions for visual art pieces that work with the Yuletide Monsters theme, including but not limited to Krampus, Frau Perchta, Yule Lads, The Yule Cat, Perchten, Mari Lywd, etc. The goal is to focus on yuletide characters and winter folklore from different corners of the world.
Submissions can include but are not limited to: All types of visual media, digital or traditional illustration, photography, costumes, sculpture, fine art, and mixed media.
We are not able to accept video or audio submissions or mailed pieces at this time
Local drop off only
Artists submitting a costume or mask must provide the structure for them to be displayed on. This will not be provided by the Gallery.
If accepted, the final piece will need to be finished and physically -ready to hang- by Monday, November 30th with drop off times at Gallery5 TBA. Accepted Artists will need to sign a Gallery5 Contract.
Masks and costumes can be returned at the end of opening night, with adequate notification, if you are using them for the Yuletide Monsters Parade the following night on Saturday, Dec. 5th.
AI art submissions will not be considered.
If an accepted piece of art is found to be AI or to have used AI in the process, it will be removed from the show.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
ART SUBMISSIONS: Friday, Oct. 30th by MIDNIGHT
ACCEPTANCE EMAILS will be sent before the end of day: Monday, Nov. 2nd.
FINAL ART PIECE(s) Drop-Off & G5 CONTRACT: Monday, Nov. 30th.
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30TH AT MIDNIGHT EST
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Nicole Pisaniello at rvakrampus@gmail.com.
We’ve had so many fantastic 2026 Exhibition Proposal submissions this year! We are excited to reopen our Exhibition Proposals in the future.
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