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WCFA's Annual Winter Market
WCFA’s annual Winter Market returns November 28 – December 20, 2026. We’re inviting local artists to submit handmade work for this festive, boutique-style shopping season. Open to shoppers Wednesdays–Saturdays, 12–5pm, with special events throughout.
APPLY
- Applications open: September 2, 2026
- Deadline: Rolling through October 15, 2026, or until each category fills apply early, popular categories go fast
- Cost to apply: Free
- Booth fee: $40, due once accepted
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
All work must be handmade and your own original design, please no kits, no commercially fabricated items.
- Ceramics & Clay: functional and decorative
- Curiosities: the weird and wonderful
- Fiber & Wearables: scarves, hats, knitwear, hand-dyed textiles, bags
- Home & Hearth: candles, ornaments, tabletop, bath & body
- Jewelry: metal, stone, bead, resin, and clay adornment
- Paper Goods: cards, small prints, calendars, handmade books
- Wall Art: framed originals, photography, prints
- Wood, Glass & Metal: turned, blown, forged, and fabricated work
SPACE & DISPLAY
Each artist gets 3’×3′ of table and/or wall space. Choose table, wall, or freestanding display (bring your own rack) on your application. Staff reserve the right to curate final display placement.
SALES & COMMISSION
- WCFA staff run the sales floor as you’re not required to staff a table, but artists who visit during open hours consistently sell more
- You label your own inventory with artist ID + price stickers before drop-off
- Most pieces sell $20–$300; a range of price points sells best
- Commission: 30% (members) / 40% (non-members)
- Checks mailed within 30 days of close, pending accurate W-9 on file
IMPORTANT DATES
Applications Open: September 2, 2026
Application Deadline: Rolling through October 15
Notification of Acceptance: Rolling
Artwork Drop-off: Saturday November 21st (12-5pm) & Monday 11/23, by appointment
Members Review Party: Friday, November 27 (6pm-8pm)
Artists Reception: Saturday, 28 (10am-12pm)
Opening Day: Saturday, November 28 (12–5 pm)
Apponaug Winter Stroll: Saturday, December 5
Final Shopping Day: Saturday, December 19 (12-5pm)
Pick-up Unsold Work: Saturday, December 19, after 5pm
Questions? Contact admin@warwickcfa.org or call 401-737-0010 during business hours (Wed – Sat, 11am to 3pm). You may leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible when we are back in the office (emails are checked more frequently).
WCFA 2026 Exhibits Schedule
February 26 – March 27
WCFA ANNUAL MEMBERS SHOW
All media, open to all members
Artist Application Deadline: February 13th
Reception: March 5th
April 4 – April 30
EMERGING 2026
All media, open to artists ages 14-22
unjuried, no artist fees
Artist Application Deadline: April 1st
Reception: April 30th
May 6 – June 12
INVITATIONAL Group Exhibit, “Human Nature”
Curated by WCFA Director, Danielle Salisbury
Reception: May 7th
June 18 – 25
ARTS ACCESS PROGRAM SHOWCASE
Adults with disabilities class end of year exhibit
Reception: June 25th
July 1 – 31
“IOOTASH OMPEU REVOLUTION”
A Native American Perspective of the USA 250 Revolutionary War
Reception: July 16th
August 4 – 28
REGIONAL JURIED “TALKING TRASH, AGAIN?”
Artist Application Deadline: June 30th
Juror: TBD
Reception: August 6th
September 5 – October 2
WCFA ANNUAL SHOWCASE OF
RHODE ISLAND ART EDUCATORS
All media, open to all art educators in RI
In collaboration with the RIAEA
Artist Application Deadline: August 17th
October 10 – November 21
40th ANNUAL WCFA RI OPEN
All media, open to all Rhode Island Artists
Artist Application Deadline: August 22nd
Reception: October 8th
Juror: Richard Whitten
November 7 – 8
WEST BAY OPEN STUDIOS
Annual Artists Studio Tour Weekend
http://westbayopenstudios.com/
November 28 – December 20
ANNUAL WINTER MARKET ARTIST SALE
All original, handmade gift items including paintings, mixed media, pottery, photography, textiles, and more gift items at WCFA
Artist Application Deadline: October 15th
Reception: November 28th
WARWICK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EXHIBITION
Curated by WCFA, hosted year-round
in Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi’s office