The Watson Wonder Box will occassionally throughout the year, have "Call for Artists" shows. Check out what's coming up:
Next up:
Creature Feature Art Show - July 25 & 26, 2025
Monsters, Goblins, Folklore, Dragons, Trolls, Fairies, and all other mystical creatures.
Deadlines and Dates:
- Call for Artists open now thru Fri, July 4, 2025.
- Art drop off is Sat, July 5 from 9-1 pm and Sun, July 6 from 10-1 pm.
- Exhibit dates are July 25-26, 2025.
Fri, July 25 from 5:30-8:30 pm (opening night)
Sat, July 26 from 10 am – 2 pm
Artists retrieve work Sun, July 27 from 10-1 pm or Sat, Aug 2 from 10-12 pm
Awards and Prizes:
Submission fees become the prize pool for award winners for Best in Show, Most Creative Creature, and Wonder Box Spotlight Award.
Best in Show $100
Most Creative Creature $50
Wonder Box Spotlight Award $50
* Artwork must not have been shown in a previous Watson Wonder Box show.
Awards Judge is local artist, Kat Truth.
Submission Information & Requirements:
Show theme is all fictional creatures. Art can be cute or scary, let your mind run wild with it. Be mindful of copyright infringement on all submissions.
A $25 fee per person exhibiting. You can enter up to 2 pieces and one or both will be juried in. You will automatically have at least one piece in the show if you enter.
Must be 18 years and up to participate.
All artwork is required to be for sale.
Watson Wonder Box will process all sales. 70% commission to the artist, 30% commission to Watson Wonder Box. After the show is over, your 70% of the sale will be mailed to you. Please make sure to include your mailing address when registering. It is your responsibility to cash/deposit the check within 90 days of receiving.
2D pieces: Artwork must be 17 inches or smaller, on all sides because of the size of our gallery.
3D pieces: Base of artwork must be no wider than 10 inches on all sides to fit on pedestals.
The Wonder Box Gallery is a small works gallery and limited on space.
No AI artwork will be allowed, but all other mediums are welcome.
You must register before the call closes and payment must be paid to be in the art show.
All 2D artworks must have a claw tooth hanger or a wire hanger on the back to be hung safely in the gallery space. Your work must have hanging hardware on the back or it will not be shown.
Watson Wonder Box will not be responsible for art damaged due to improper hanging of system installed by the artist.
If you would like an emailed copy of the prospectus, please email me through the contact tab.Thank you, Shaydee Watson
Contact me here if you have questions.
Past Shows:
Working Space Featuring Bobby Watson (April 25 -26, 2025)
Travel thru space & time as you visit creations in pen and ink. All artwork by the talented artist Bobby Watson.
Emerging Artists Show (Jan. 31 - Feb. 1, 2025)
Art exhibit featuring new artist ages 13+ showcasing works new to them, the community, and giving artists space to explore what it's like exhibit in a gallery setting.
SpookShow 2024 (October 18 & 19, 2024)
It was so spooky it would rattle anyone's bones. Over 30 artists exhibited 65 spooky works of art.
Watson Wonders Art Show (August 29-31, 2024)
Featuring illustrations by Bobby Watson and Shaydee Watson.
Creature Feature Art Show (June 6-8, 2024)
Monsters, Goblins, Folklore, Dragons, Trolls, Fairies, & all other mystical creatures. Featured 35 artists. Invited artist was Jessica Mansell. Judge was Susannah Klooster.