Southold Historical Museum’s annual Ten Squared winter art show and online sale returns this year with a new theme: “Ten Squared. Season of Wonder: Art Inspired by Beauty, Curiosity, and Joy.”

 

Artists may begin submitting work November 1 for the non-juried virtual exhibition, which runs December 1–18, 2026. A popular holiday tradition, Ten Squared gives shoppers the opportunity to purchase original artwork for $100 and pick up purchased work without waiting for the exhibition to close.

 

As the year draws to a close, Season of Wonder invites artists to explore the moments that inspire awe, curiosity, gratitude, and joy. Wonder can be found in the changing seasons, the beauty of light, the natural world, cherished traditions, treasured memories, acts of kindness, or the creative process itself. The theme is intentionally broad, allowing artists to interpret it in their own way and create works that appeal to art lovers and holiday shoppers alike.

 

Artists may submit up to three works, each measuring exactly 10” x 10” unframed or 11” x 11” including a frame. All mediums are welcome. Artwork must be dry and hang-ready, with the artist’s name, title, and medium attached to the back.

 

Each work will be sold for $100, with 50% benefiting Southold Historical Museum.

Finished artwork must be delivered to the Society office at the Prince Building, 54325 Main Road, Southold, by Friday, November 13, 2026. Artwork may be dropped off during office hours, Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., November 1–13. Late submissions cannot be accepted.

Purchased artwork may be picked up immediately after purchase. Unsold work must be retrieved by Friday, January 8, 2027.

 

Southold Historical Museum programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

 

For more information, visit SoutholdHistorical.org/Upcoming,

email info@southoldhistorical.org, or call 631.765.5500