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Call For Art: small artworks that will make a big impact

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025| in Artist Community, Call for Artists, Exhibiting and Presenting, Featured| by San Benito County Arts Council

Our annual Small Works Art Show & Fundraiser is back, inviting all artists to create small artworks that will make a big impact in our community!

We are excited to announce the return of this unique charitable opportunity for artists of all disciplines to participate in our annual Small Works Art Show & Fundraiser featuring small-scale artworks. With a maximum size limit of 7″x9″, this exhibit promises to be an impressive showcase of local talent.

Interested artists are encouraged to submit an art piece in any medium.

To join this exciting art show and support a worthy cause, fill out our quick online submission form. The deadline to submit a small-scale artwork is Friday, Oct. 24th. Participating artists will be notified of artwork drop-off dates and other event details via email.

All Small Works artworks will be raffled off with all proceeds directly benefiting Arts Programs throughout San Benito County. By participating in this event, artists will not only have their work displayed but will also be contributing to the enrichment of the local arts community.  We’ll also be hosting a working session Wednesday, October 8th for all individuals interested in participating in the exhibition. Pick up a canvas, start on your art piece, and share studio space with other artists. We’ll provide art supplies, you are welcome to bring your own!

The main viewing & live raffle celebration is Monday, December 15th. The highlight of the evening, visitors have the chance to win a unique piece of art through a raffle, making the event not only an artistic showcase but also an opportunity for attendees to bring home an original artwork.

Key Dates:

October 8th- Create a Canvas Community Hour

October 24th- Submission Deadline

Nov 21st- Online Gallery and Early Bidding Opens

December 15th- Viewing & Live Raffle Celebration

To submit a Small Works Art Show artwork, fill out a quick submission form HERE.

To attend our Working Artist Community Hour register HERE

About Small Works

Small Works has become a beloved, annual tradition, eagerly anticipated by both artists and art lovers and is a shining example of how art can foster a sense of togetherness and charitable giving in our community.

This event is a true celebration of our creative communities, with an open invitation for everyone to attend. As the highlight of the evening, visitors have the chance to win a unique piece of art through a raffle, making the event not only an artistic showcase but also an opportunity for attendees to bring home an original artwork.

We look forward to an exceptional event and encourage all artists to participate, and the public to join us in celebrating the power of art to enrich our community.

To learn more about this exhibition or for general information, visit www.sanbenitoarts.org or contact the Arts Council at 831.636.2787 or at Kati@sanbenitoarts.org. I 

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