The Affordable Art Show is returning for its eighth year, bringing another exciting season of creativity and community to Jersey City. Organized by Art House Productions, this annual event focuses on connecting local artists with a wide audience by offering original, high-quality artwork that is both affordable and easy to take home.
This year’s edition aims to be the biggest so far, giving artists a space to share their work while offering shoppers the chance to find unique, gift-ready art during the holiday season. The show will be held at the Art House Gallery at The Hendrix, located at 345 Marin Boulevard, between Morgan and Bay Street.
- The 8th Annual Affordable Art Show invites artists to submit small, original works priced at $500 or less for a holiday-themed exhibition in Jersey City.
- Submissions are due on Friday, November 14, 2025, with accepted artists notified on Monday, November 17, and artwork drop-off on November 29–30 at Art House Gallery, 345 Marin Boulevard.
- The show runs from December 5, 2025, to January 24, 2026, featuring a JC Fridays opening reception and weekend gallery hours that make it easy for the public to view and buy art directly from local creators.
Submissions, Rules, and How to Apply
Artists who wish to participate must submit their entries by Friday, November 14, 2025, at midnight. Each artist can send up to five images of their work. All images should be emailed to [email protected] with “AAS” in the subject line.
Applicants must not reply to the original call email but instead start a new message for their submission. Every image file must clearly include the artist’s name, title of the piece, medium, size, and price in the file name. Submissions that are not labeled properly will not be reviewed, and no text should appear on the images themselves.
The price limit for all artwork is $500 or less, staying true to the show’s goal of keeping art within reach for everyone. The maximum size allowed for each piece is 16 inches by 20 inches, including any frame.
All mediums are welcome, from paintings and sculptures to prints, jewelry, pottery, and ornaments. Works that meet the guidelines will be reviewed, and selected artists will receive acceptance notifications on Monday, November 17, 2025.
Artwork Delivery, Show Schedule, and Event Details
Accepted artists will bring their work to the Art House Gallery for drop-off on Saturday, November 29, and Sunday, November 30, between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Those who cannot make these times are asked not to apply, as the gallery cannot provide alternate drop-off hours.
The opening reception will take place on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. as part of JC Fridays, Jersey City’s well-known citywide art celebration.
The exhibit will run from December 5, 2025, through January 24, 2026. During December, the gallery will be open with extended weekend hours from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., allowing more visitors to explore the show. Starting in January, regular hours of 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. will resume.
Sales from the show will follow a 60/40 commission structure, with 60% to the artist and 40% to Art House Productions.
