Creatures and Curiosities
October 1-31st Art Show located at 7arts curated by Wispwoodstudios
Opening Ceremonies - October 2nd 2026
Application deadline - September 10th, 2026
Inspiration!
From woodland spirits to spooky witches, all creatures and curiosities are welcome here! We want your most magical, eerie, wonderfully whimsical and halloween inspired artwork!
Some more inspiration to get you started: folklore, Coraline, spooky creatures, tarot, dragons, witches, and more!
Requirements - Please read before applying
The creatures and curiosities art show is a curated art show organized by Wispwood Studios located at 7Arts. This is a juried art show, meaning that we are curating the art show to fit the theme of "Creatures and Curiosities" all art levels are welcome to apply, we have limited space, so not every piece will be accepted. That does not mean you are not fabulous!
This is a FAMILY FRIENDLY show (PG/PG13), any art that does not fall into that category will not be accepted.
Original Artwork only NO AI
Any medium, and any experience level can apply.
Include photos of original art - not exceeding 18”x24”
Photos must be named correctly e.g.
yourname_artname_size_
Maximum of 3 pieces per person
Applications due September 10th at 11:59pm - successful applicants will be informed by September 21st
Cost of accepted pieces:
$15 adult submission fee per artwork max 3 pieces
$5 youth (under 16) submission fee per artwork max 3 pieces
For all pieces sold, a 20% donation for NOVA Club Artists or 30% donation for non-NOVA Club Artists will be payable to NOVA Seven Arts Council.
In person drop off and registration: September 25th 4-7pm ONLY
Labels will be provided by our volunteers. - back of all artwork must have the artworks named, size and your name.
All artwork must have proper hanging hardware - hooks and wires.
All work must be gallery ready - varnished, framed, dry, etc.
All sculptured must be able to be set on a table provided by 7Arts.
Loose paper will be refused.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
We Wispwood Studios and 7Arts encourage all artists to get insurance for their artwork. We do not guarantee full protection of your art, by submitting your application you agree to the risks of having your artwork at the gallery, and wispwood studios, 7Arts, NOVA Club and volunteers are not responsible for any loss or damage to your artwork.