Invitation to Participate in the International Christmas Miniature Exhibition “Holy Christmas Is Coming”

The Šiauliai Cultural Centre invites artists to participate in the 34th International Christmas Miniature Exhibition “Holy Christmas Is Coming”. Over the years, the exhibition has become an integral part of the festive season at Gallery “Laiptai” and throughout the city of Šiauliai, eagerly anticipated each year by both residents and visitors.

A miniature is a small-format work of art capable of encompassing a great idea, a subtle narrative and the artist’s unique perspective. We invite you to become part of this long-standing exhibition and present your work in Šiauliai.

Exhibition period: 4 December 2026 – 3 January 2027.

Exhibition opening: 4 December 2026, 6:00 PM.
Exhibition venue: Šiauliai Cultural Centre Gallery “Laiptai” (Žemaitės St. 83, Šiauliai).

Submission deadline: 30 October 2026.

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

• The theme and technique of the works are unrestricted. Works of graphic art, painting, photography, sculpture, object art and works created using other techniques may be submitted for the exhibition.
• The longest side of a two-dimensional work may not exceed 20 cm, while the height of a sculpture or other three-dimensional work may not exceed 20 cm.
• The exhibition participation fee is €15. Payment information will be provided to the authors of selected works once their participation in the Exhibition has been confirmed.
• If a work is sold, a 20% sales service fee will apply, calculated on the final sale price specified by the artist.
• Selected works will be photographed, and their images will be used in the preparation of the Exhibition catalogue and for promoting the Exhibition. All Exhibition participants will receive a catalogue.

SUBMISSION OF WORKS

• Artists wishing to participate in the Exhibition must submit 2–6 works by 30 October 2026. Works may be delivered to the Šiauliai Cultural Centre Gallery “Laiptai” (Žemaitės St. 83, Šiauliai) or sent via a bus parcel service or parcel locker.
• When sending works via a parcel locker, artists may use the LP EXPRESS “Norfa XL” parcel locker or the “Omniva” parcel locker located at M. Valančiaus St. 18, Šiauliai. Contact person – Kristina Alseikė, tel. +370 658 80 507.
• The works must be accompanied by the artist’s full name, telephone number, email address, exact return address, a brief artistic biography and a description of each work. The description must include the title of the work, year of creation, technique, dimensions and, if the work is intended for sale, its final sale price.
• Works must be packaged securely and, where possible, in reusable packaging. The costs of delivering and returning the works are covered by the artist unless otherwise specified in the participation agreement.
• The Centre reserves the right not to select all works submitted by an artist. Works for display will be selected by the Exhibition Curators of the Šiauliai Cultural Centre. Artists will be informed individually of the selection results.
• Participation agreements will be concluded with the authors of the selected works.

Detailed conditions of participation are set out in the Regulations of the International Christmas Miniature Exhibition “Holy Christmas Is Coming”: LT, EN.

Registration is required: https://forms.gle/eAfvsZP4izGurgXS9

For questions regarding the regulations, submission of works, participation agreements or other information, please contact Kristina Alseikė, Event Organiser at the Exhibitions Department of the Šiauliai Cultural Centre, tel. +370 658 80 507, email kristina.alseike@siauliukc.lt.