66 Artists on Route 66
gallupARTS is putting together a combination art show and souvenir shop at ART123 Gallery in summer 2026 for the Centennial of Route 66.
- Artists are invited to submit work that will fit in a space not more than 30 inches wide and 48 inches tall (e.g., four 8″ x 10″ pieces or one 24″ x 36″ piece).
- gallupARTS takes a 20% commission on non-member artwork sales.
- All media accepted.
- ONLY table space will be provided for Gift Shop artists.
- Gift Shop artists will each be allocated a 4-foot wide table space.
- A black table cloth will be provided, and artists will need to supply their own displays.
- Displays cannot exceed 12 inches in height.
- Table spaces will be $60 per artist, with an additional $25 to share a table space with a second artist.
- All gift shop items must represent the artist’s original work.
Q: Does the artwork have to be clearly branded “Route 66”? Can I create something other than paintings of Route 66 road signs?
A: No. And YES, please! We encourage creative and expansive interpretations of Route 66 Centennial theme. We’re thinking about road trips, landscapes, nostalgia, Americana, retro aesthetics, movement, travel, innovation, connection….and we hope you are too!
Q: Can I sell T-Shirts, prints, cards, etc.? Or do those qualify as “manufactured items” under the guidelines?
A: YES! And no. The guidelines are that all work has to be original. Artist-designed but commercially printed T-shirts are OK. Commercially produced prints of an artist’s original graphic designs, photographs, paintings, etc. are OK. Cards, bookmarks, mugs, coasters, etc. printed with your original images are OK. This opportunity is not for folks looking to re-sell items they didn’t design or fabricate. If you have any questions around this guideline, ask us! Email executivedirector@galluparts.
TO APPLY:
APPLY ONLINE: CLICK HERE
ART SHOW PDF APPLICATION: CLICK HERE
GIFT SHOP PDF APPLICATION: CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ARTIST GUIDELINES
EXTENDED DEADLINE TO APPLY: JANUARY 24
