Winter Wonderland Exhibit at CoBACH
Michigan has long been referred to as the Winter Wonderland, and we can imagine those winter walks, cross-country through the woods, or schussing down past the pines on a snowboard.
But what could it mean with a broader focus?
Can it be winter indoor sports - basketball, hockey? A 'snow day' at home with a jigsaw puzzle? Could it be your happy place is snuggled up with a favorite book, or with that special someone in front of a warm fireplace.
Or could your winter wonderland be elsewhere entirely- somewhere warm and sunny, palm trees, ocean air, sea breezes. Interpret and share what that 'land of wonder' might be - here, there, or anywhere.
Exhibit Agreement
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Submissions shall constitute an agreement to comply with all the conditions set forth in this entry form. We reserve the right to photograph and reproduce in any form entries for purposes of publicity and/or education.
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The Brighton Art Guild, and its agents acting on behalf of the Guild, are not responsible for loss of or damage to any artwork while in the Guild’s possession. Insurance is the responsibility of each artist.
Exhibit Dates: Opens November 18th, Ends February 28th
Deadline to enter: November 7th, 11:59pm, two entries are possible, one guaranteed in exhibit.
Art Take in: November 12 - November 15 during Kaleidoscope Gallery Store hours
Installation: Wednesday, November 18, 11:30am
Take Down/Pickup: Sunday, February 28 – during
CoBACH hours
Entry Process
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2026 Brighton Art Guild members only. Must be a Brighton Art Guild 2026 Member prior to the entry deadline of November 7, 11:59pm.
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No entry fee. All artwork may be delivered at CoBACH Thursday, November 12-
Sunday, November 15 during CoBACH hours. Artists are encouraged and
allowed to submit two artworks for Winter Wonderland Exhibit at CoBACH, although
artists are only guaranteed one piece in the exhibition. The remaining entry may
be included in the exhibit based on space, aesthetics, and at the discretion of the
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Artwork may be for sale or not for sale (NFS). The Brighton Art Guild receives a commission of 20% on all artwork sold from the Winter Wonderland Exhibit at CoBACH.
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Exhibiting participants are required to schedule a gallery sitting time.
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Link to CoBACH Greeter Signup page
Eligibility & Requirements
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All work must be original, created solely by the artist, must be dry and wired. If the work is created from photographs the photographs must have been taken by the artist.
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Artwork must be in excellent condition, ready for secure installation and properly labeled before delivery. All 2D work must be framed and ready with a hanging wire. Sawtooth hangers are not allowed. Canvases may be framed, wrapped, or have painted sides. All 3D work must be free standing to stand on a pedestal, or hang securely with wire or rod.
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Work that is sold may be replaced by the artist with another piece of similar size.
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Unsuitably prepared, hazardous, unstable, or extremely fragile work will be
declined. Submit alternative installation methods for consideration
to brightonartguild@gmail.com prior to November 7th.
Artwork Pickup Policy
All artwork must be picked up at the conclusion of the exhibition during the scheduled
pickup time.
Please note that the Brighton Art Guild cannot assume responsibility for any loss or
damage that may occur while artwork is stored at CoBACH or during any relocation
process. Artwork remaining after the scheduled pickup period is stored entirely at the
owner's risk.
If you are unable to pick up your artwork personally, please arrange for someone else to
do so on your behalf. Artwork not picked up by the announced deadline may be
relocated to the CoBACH’s basement storage at the owner's risk until alternate
arrangements are made.
We understand unforeseen circumstances can occasionally arise. If that results in not
being able to pick up your artwork as scheduled, please notify the curator as soon as
possible to discuss alternative arrangements. This arrangement is intended for
exceptional situations. Repeated or unnecessary use of this exception may not warrant
this accommodation for future exhibitions.
Please use the Standard Artwork Submission Form for your Winter Wonderland entry.
The CoBACH Center is our display and art space on Main Street in Brighton that the City supports for us. We share the location with the Brighton Area Historical Society and are responsible to the City to keep the building active.
To that end, our part as the Guild is to be responsible to provide CoBACH Greeters for approximately 150 shifts each year. This involves being at CoBACH for a 3 hour shift.
It’s not difficult to do – very easy to learn; and it helps our presence and continued visibility of our Art on Main Street. If each member were to take a shift or two throughout the year that it would easily cover our obligation. CoBACH Greeter Instructions are available on this website
Note that artists exhibiting in Public Places venues are required to sit for one shift for each exhibit entered.