2026 Community Art Contest

Show Us Your Shelburne

An original piece of art that captures the spirit of a Shelburne summer at the Market.

Shelburne Farmers Market
2026 Community Art ContestSee the winnersSix works honored — and the story of the vote.

Key dates

Sat, August 15Every entry on show at Shelburne Day; voting opens
Aug 15 – 29Vote online any time, or in person at the Market on Aug 15, 22 & 29
Sat, August 29Voting closes after the market
Sat, September 12Winners announced, with prizes

Prizes

Six works were honored: one winner taking both the Market and the People's Choice categories, a Next Generation Artist Award, and four second places. See the 2026 winners.

Each category winner

A 2027 half-season vendor pass*13 Saturdays at the Market

or

A large Market gift basketFilled with goods from Market vendors (approx. $350 value)

Each category runner-up

Four 2027 day-vendor credits*Four Saturdays at the Market

or

A medium Market gift basketFilled with goods from Market vendors (approx. $200 value)

Both winners' artwork is showcased on a limited run of Market merchandise and on the Market website, with artist credit.

*The vendor pass and day-vendor credits are transferable, but can only be used by a vendor approved by the Market. If you aren't a Market vendor, you can pass yours to someone who is — or choose the gift basket instead.

How the winners are chosen

Market Winner

The Market's vendorsThe farmers, makers, and artists who bring the Market to life each cast a single vote. The artist with the most votes wins the Market category.

People’s Choice Winner

EveryoneCast your vote right here on this page — one vote per person. To keep the vote fair, each ballot is confirmed by email. The artist with the most public votes wins the People's Choice category.

In each category, the entry placing second in the vote is the runner-up. Every entry is reviewed first by the selection committee — SFM's Stewards and Champions — who confirm it meets the contest guidelines before the voting round opens.