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Small Wonders

November 20, 2026 - January 2, 2027

Deadline to Submit is Oct. 31st at midnight

The St. Louis Artists' Guild invites artists to submit work for Small Wonders, a juried exhibition celebrating the power of art on an intimate scale. Open to all media and subject matter, this exhibition embraces the diversity of contemporary artistic practice while challenging artists to work within a compact format.

All submitted artwork must measure 11" x 14" or smaller (frame included), encouraging thoughtful composition, experimentation, and creative problem-solving. From bold statements to quiet observations, this exhibition highlights how compelling ideas can thrive within limited dimensions.

Jurors: Kathryn Nahorski & Zackary Petot

Kathryn Nahorski is the former Executive Director of the St. Louis Artists' Guild and currently serves as the Development Director. She has been with the 140-year-old arts organization for fourteen years. She worked with a talented Board of Governors to transition the organization into its current contemporary gallery and education space at Jackson and Forsyth in Clayton, MO.

Over the years, Kathryn Nahorski has developed her expertise and cultivated her passion for providing exhibition opportunities for artists. As an artist and arts advocate, she has staged hundreds of exhibitions in professional galleries and alternative spaces. At present, she is enjoying the revitalization of her studio practice.

Zackary Petot is a multidisciplinary artist working in printmaking, photography, and mixed media. In addition to his studio practice, Petot is deeply engaged in the St. Louis arts community, serving as the Executive & Artistic Director at the St. Louis Artists’ Guild to support exhibitions, education, and collaborative community programming.


Collectors Choice XXVI

Deadline for Submission September 19, 2026 at midnight

Collectors Choice is a beloved annual event for local artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts. Each year artists from around the St. Louis region and United States donate artwork to Collectors Choice.

Funds are raised through ticket sales to the Selection Party, a night of suspense, chance, and the luck of the draw as names of CC ticket-holders are randomly selected. When your name is called, you choose one of the available pieces of artwork! With the purchase of one ticket, the ticket holder and a guest may attend and acquire one piece of original artwork (valued at $250 or more). Tickets are limited to the number of artworks available. All proceeds support the St. Louis Artists' Guild's mission and programs.

Opening Reception is Friday, October 23rd 6-8 pm.

Donating Artist Prizes Available:
1st Place: $300, 2nd Place $200, 3rd Place $100, and a People's Choice Award!

Donated Artwork Requirements:

•    Artists may donate one or two pieces of artwork.

•    Artwork must be valued at $250 or above.

•    Art must be original (not copied from other art or a reproduction of original art).

•    Hanging work should have wire and screw eyes; no saw tooth hangers.

•    Framed size should not exceed 72” x 84” and 30 lbs. Freestanding or pedestal work should not exceed 100 lbs.

•    Canvases should be framed or gallery wrapped — there should be no visible staples or nails on the sides of your canvas.

•    Frames must be stable and in good condition.

•    Collectors Choice XXVI Committee has final approval over all art donations.