The Great Little Art Show
A community favourite since 1998! Organized by the Avon River Arts Society, the Great Little Art Show raises important funds that contribute to the ongoing operation of the Avon River Heritage & Culture Centre and the Avon Spirit Shipyard.
Artist Guidelines – 2026 Great Little Art Show
By following these simple guidelines, we can work together to ensure a successful show for everyone.
Accepted Media
Works in all mediums are welcome, including but not limited to: painting, drawing, pottery, sculpture, textile and fibre art, jewellery, wood, glass, stone, metal, and photography.
If you have questions about whether a specific work is suitable, please contact the show coordinators.
Registration Fee
To register, please complete the entry form (link below).
Payment options:
Commission and Pricing
The Avon River Heritage Society retains a 25% commission on all sales. Please price your work accordingly.
Entry Package Deadline
All entry packages must be received by Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Your entry package must include:
If you are unsure which pieces you will submit at the time of registration, you may mark them as TBD and provide the details when delivering your artwork.
All submitted artwork must:
Every effort will be made to pay artists for sold items within 30 days of the sale.
Artwork Drop-Off
Artwork may be dropped off:
Exhibition Dates
Beginning May 1, 2026, all artwork will remain on public display and online until the show closes on:
Sunday, June 28 at 4:00 PM
Artwork Pick-UpTake-down and pick-up will take place:
All work must be ready for display:
Please note that our insurance does not cover the value of individual artworks. Artists are encouraged to consult their own insurance provider if additional coverage is desired. Every precaution will be taken to safeguard your work.
Opening Reception
2026 Great Little Art Show
Friday, May 1, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Admission:
To reserve tickets, contact the Heritage Society at:
[email protected]
Location:
Avon River Heritage & Culture Centre
17 Belmont Road
Avondale / Newport Landing
West Hants, Nova Scotia
Accepted Media
Works in all mediums are welcome, including but not limited to: painting, drawing, pottery, sculpture, textile and fibre art, jewellery, wood, glass, stone, metal, and photography.
If you have questions about whether a specific work is suitable, please contact the show coordinators.
Registration Fee
- $30 registration fee per artist
- $25 for members of the Avon River Arts Society
- The registration fee must be paid in full before any artwork will be accepted into the show.
- The fee includes admission to the Opening Reception on Friday, May 1 at 7:00 PM.
To register, please complete the entry form (link below).
Payment options:
- Cheque: Payable to Avon River Heritage Society and mailed to
Avon River Heritage Society
17 Belmont Rd
Newport Landing / Avondale, NS
B0N 2A0 - E-transfer: [email protected]
Commission and Pricing
The Avon River Heritage Society retains a 25% commission on all sales. Please price your work accordingly.
Entry Package Deadline
All entry packages must be received by Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Your entry package must include:
- Completed registration form
- Registration fee
- Artist biography (maximum 200 words)
- Your preferred contact method (email, phone number, website, or mailing address) to appear with your artist write-up
If you are unsure which pieces you will submit at the time of registration, you may mark them as TBD and provide the details when delivering your artwork.
All submitted artwork must:
- Be recent work
- Not have been previously shown locally
- Not have appeared in a previous Great Little Art Show exhibition
Every effort will be made to pay artists for sold items within 30 days of the sale.
Artwork Drop-Off
Artwork may be dropped off:
- Wednesday, April 22 between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM, or
- By appointment
Exhibition Dates
Beginning May 1, 2026, all artwork will remain on public display and online until the show closes on:
Sunday, June 28 at 4:00 PM
Artwork Pick-UpTake-down and pick-up will take place:
- Sunday, June 28 between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM, or
- By appointment during the following week
All work must be ready for display:
- Paintings must be fully dry and equipped for hanging.
- Please clearly label the title of each piece on the back or bottom of the artwork to avoid confusion.
Please note that our insurance does not cover the value of individual artworks. Artists are encouraged to consult their own insurance provider if additional coverage is desired. Every precaution will be taken to safeguard your work.
Opening Reception
2026 Great Little Art Show
Friday, May 1, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Admission:
- Adults: $15
- Children under 12: Free
To reserve tickets, contact the Heritage Society at:
[email protected]
Location:
Avon River Heritage & Culture Centre
17 Belmont Road
Avondale / Newport Landing
West Hants, Nova Scotia
Chaque mai nous commençons notre saison avec une exposition d’art soulignant les nouvelles œuvres d’art par les artistes établi et émergent de la Hants County et au-delà.
Organise par la Société Artistique Avon River, le Grande Petite Exposition d’Art est une attraction majeure dans notre communaute et c’est un gala de bienfaisance significatif pour l’Avon River Heritage Museum et l’Avon Spirit Shipyard.
Nous vous invitez de nous joindre pour cet évènement important, qui aide à maintenir notre établissement merveilleux opérationnel. Nous sommes très reconnaissant pour notre volontaires dédie et pour ceux et celles qui ont aidé à faire notre évènements spéciaux.
Pour l’information sur la Grande Petite Exposition d’art de la prochaine année, ou n’importe quelles de nos évènements, nous abonnons sur Facebook et Twitter.
Organise par la Société Artistique Avon River, le Grande Petite Exposition d’Art est une attraction majeure dans notre communaute et c’est un gala de bienfaisance significatif pour l’Avon River Heritage Museum et l’Avon Spirit Shipyard.
Nous vous invitez de nous joindre pour cet évènement important, qui aide à maintenir notre établissement merveilleux opérationnel. Nous sommes très reconnaissant pour notre volontaires dédie et pour ceux et celles qui ont aidé à faire notre évènements spéciaux.
Pour l’information sur la Grande Petite Exposition d’art de la prochaine année, ou n’importe quelles de nos évènements, nous abonnons sur Facebook et Twitter.
