Welcome to the 2026 Jury Cycle for the Traditional Spanish Market!
We are happy to guide you through the Traditional Spanish Market jury cycle.
The Traditional Spanish Market is a juried market, meaning that all artists and artwork are reviewed and evaluated by a panel of qualified jurors. Every new artist must first complete a screening process, followed by jurying into their chosen category.
Once accepted as a juried artist, participation in the Market includes an ongoing commitment to excellence. Current juried artists will take part in a re-jury process according to a five-year cycle, based on their respective categories. This ensures continued adherence to the highest standards of craftsmanship, authenticity, and tradition.
These jurying and re-jurying processes are designed to provide a fair and transparent evaluation for all artists while upholding the integrity and cultural legacy of the Traditional Spanish Market. We appreciate your dedication to maintaining these standards and are here to support you throughout each stage of the process.
Jury Registration Information:
All artists participating in the jury process must complete a Jurying Registration Form.
Current juried artists participating in re-jury during their upcoming five-year cycle may register right away.
New artists jurying for the first time and current juried artists applying into a new category must first successfully pass the screening process before completing jury registration.
The Jurying Registration Form allows staff to assign blind jury numbers in advance, ensuring that all artwork is reviewed anonymously and evaluated fairly by the jury panel.
Important Dates and Information:
Registration Deadline: March 16, 2026, by 5:00 PM MT
2026–2030 Five-Year Jury Cycle:
2026: Painted Bultos, Unpainted Bultos, Retablos
2027: Revival Arts, Hide Painting, Woodcarving, Furniture and Furnishings
2028: Weaving, Colcha, Straw Appliqué, Pottery
2029: Copper Engraving, Tinwork, Precious Metals, Ironwork
2030: Gesso Relief, Painted Reliefs, Unpainted Reliefs
Artists are encouraged to review their category carefully and plan ahead for their re-jury year.
Note: Please Read Below the Jurying Standards and Guidelines to better prepare
Jurying Standards:
Artwork will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Adherence to traditional techniques and materials
- Technical quality
- Appropriate use of materials
- Creativity and originality
- Presentation and level of difficulty
All submitted artwork must comply with the Traditional Spanish Market guidelines, which ensure the preservation, integrity, and authenticity of Spanish Colonial art traditions.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact our Market Coordinator at: