Off the Wall Holiday Art Exhibitions

WheelHouse Art | Louisville & Lexington, Kentucky

WheelHouse Art invites artists living and working in the greater Louisville and Lexington regions to submit artwork for two upcoming holiday exhibitions at WheelHouse Art, LOU and WheelHouse Art, LEX.

These exhibitions will feature a diverse collection of original, small-scale artwork, offering visitors the opportunity to discover new artists, support our regional arts community, and find something special for themselves or someone on their holiday gift list.

Submissions are open to all regional artists, including those who have never exhibited with WheelHouse Art.

All artwork must measure no larger than 16 inches in any direction, including framing or other display components.

LOUISVILLE

Off the Wall Holiday Art Collection

Exhibition Dates: November 6 – December 26, 2026

Location: WheelHouse Art, LOU
2650 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206

Submission Deadline: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Accepted Artwork Delivery: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Submit to: hello@wheelhouse.art

LEXINGTON

SAW THIS AND THOUGHT OF YOU: An Off the Wall Holiday Art Show

Exhibition Dates: December 4, 2026 – January 23, 2027

Location: WheelHouse Art, LEX
500 W. Short Street
Lexington, KY 40507

Submission Deadline: Saturday, November 21, 2026

Accepted Artwork Delivery:

• Wednesday, November 25

• Friday, November 27

• Saturday, November 28

Delivery hours are noon – 5:00 PM on each of these dates. The gallery will be closed Thursday, November 26, for Thanksgiving.

Submit to: LEX@wheelhouse.art

How to Submit

Artists may submit images of up to four artworks for consideration. Please email your submission to the gallery location where you would like your artwork to be considered.

Include the following:

• Images of up to four artworks.

• For each artwork, provide the title, medium, finished dimensions (height × width × depth, if applicable), and retail price.

• A brief artist biography.

• Artist CV or résumé.

• Artist statement.

• Your exhibition preference: Louisville, Lexington, either location, or both locations.

Please include "Off the Wall Submission" in the subject line of your email. Artists interested in both exhibitions may submit to either email address and indicate their preferences.

Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Artists will generally be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance within a few days of submitting their work. Early submissions are encouraged.

Artwork Requirements

• All artwork must be original, one-of-a-kind work or hand-pulled prints from editions of 50 or fewer.

• Maximum finished size is 16 inches in any direction, including frames, bases, or other display components.

• All artwork must be available for sale.

• Accepted artwork must arrive ready for exhibition, with appropriate hanging hardware or necessary display components.

• Each artwork must be clearly labeled with the artist's name, artwork title, and retail price.

• Artists are responsible for delivering accepted artwork to the designated gallery by the required delivery date.

Submission does not guarantee inclusion. WheelHouse Art reserves the right to select artwork based on exhibition suitability, available space, and curatorial considerations. All submitting artists will be notified of the gallery's decision.

Sales, Insurance & Artwork Pickup

• Artwork sales are divided equally between the artist and WheelHouse Art (50% to the artist / 50% to the gallery).

• Artists will receive payment for sold artwork within 30 days following the conclusion of the applicable exhibition.

• WheelHouse Art will insure accepted artwork while it is in the gallery's possession.

• Unsold artwork must be picked up within 30 days of the conclusion of the applicable exhibition.

Louisville-to-Lexington Transfers: Unsold artwork from the Louisville exhibition may be selected for transfer to WheelHouse Art, LEX for the remainder of SAW THIS AND THOUGHT OF YOU, ending January 23, 2027. WheelHouse Art will coordinate and cover transportation between galleries and return any remaining unsold artwork to Louisville for artist pickup. Artists whose work is transferred will be notified. Payment and pickup timelines for transferred artwork will follow the conclusion of the Lexington exhibition.

Artist Participation

These exhibitions are open to all eligible artists, regardless of whether they have previously exhibited with WheelHouse Art. Acceptance into either exhibition does not constitute or imply ongoing artist representation by WheelHouse Art.

Questions?

For more information or questions about submissions, please contact:

WheelHouse Art, LOU: hello@wheelhouse.art
WheelHouse Art, LEX: LEX@wheelhouse.art

We look forward to seeing your work!