Gallery of Gifts 2026
Nov. 7 – Dec. 23, 2025
Opening Reception: Fri. Nov. 6th – 5-7pm
Show Hours: Tues.-Fri. 11am-4pm Sat. 10am-2pm
About Gallery of Gifts
A Holiday Artisan Marketplace at the Library Arts Center
A beloved annual tradition at the Library Arts Center, Gallery of Gifts Holiday Artisan Marketplace transforms the gallery into a festive destination filled with unique, handmade treasures during the holiday season.
Featuring the work of talented local and regional artists, artisans, and makers, Gallery of Gifts offers visitors the opportunity to discover thoughtfully crafted gifts while supporting the creative economy in our community. From pottery and woodworking to fiber arts, jewelry, handmade décor, specialty foods, original artwork, and more, the marketplace showcases an inspiring variety of one-of-a-kind pieces created with care and craftsmanship.
Designed as a boutique-style shopping experience, Gallery of Gifts brings together approximately 100 artists and artisans each year, offering shoppers a wide range of handmade goods at a variety of price points. Whether searching for a meaningful holiday gift, a beautiful piece for the home, or something special made by a local maker, visitors are sure to find something unique.
Beyond handmade crafts, the Library Arts Center’s West Gallery features a curated exhibition of original artwork. Participating artists are given dedicated wall space to display small framed works, with additional space for matted prints, greeting cards, calendars, and other merchandise featuring their original artwork.
Gallery of Gifts is also an important annual fundraiser for the Library Arts Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting creativity and community connection through the arts. The marketplace operates on a consignment model, with 30% of sales retained by the Arts Center to support exhibition expenses and ongoing programming. In 2025, the work of approximately 100 participating artists and artisans generated more than $100,000 in sales—directly supporting makers and strengthening the local creative economy.
All work featured in Gallery of Gifts must be locally handmade in New Hampshire or Vermont, or created by an artist with a meaningful connection to our region. There is no entry fee to participate, and artists set their own prices while keeping the consignment arrangement in mind.
As interest in the marketplace has grown, Gallery of Gifts has evolved into a juried exhibition process. Both emerging and established artisans are encouraged to apply. Our goal is to create a thoughtfully curated collection of exceptional handmade work that reflects the creativity of our region and offers visitors a memorable holiday shopping experience.
Are you an artist or artisan in New Hampshire or Vermont interested in applying?
JURY DEADLINES for 2026 are OPEN for this summer/very early fall.
