Call for entry
Abstracts and Landscapes
Overview:
Exhibition Theme: Abstracts and Landscapes
Venue: Cantril School Building: 312 Cantril St., Castle Rock, CO
Exhibition Dates: January 7 – March 30, 2025
Timeline:
– Call for Entries Opens: November 1, 2024
– Call for Entries Closes: November 30, 2024 at 11:59 pm MST
– Jury Dates: December 1 – 10, 2024
– Invited/Not Invited emails sent by December 20, 2024
– Art Drop Off Day: January 3 & 4, 2025
– Art Pick Up Day: April 1 & 2, 2025
Submission Guidelines:
Eligibility:
– Open to all artists working in 2D mediums. This includes, but is not limited to, painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and mixed media.
– Unfortunately, we cannot accept 3D work at this time.
Theme:
– We are looking for works that explore Abstracts and Landscapes. Artists are encouraged to interpret these themes broadly and creatively.
Size & Weight Limitations:
– Maximum size for a piece is 60 inches on any side
– Minimum size for a piece is 10 inches
– Artwork must not exceed 20 lbs
Framing & Presentation:
– All artwork must be ready to hang. We require secure, wired pieces with secure D-rings.
– Do not submit anything with sawtooth hangers, as they are not compatible with our hanging system
– Canvases do not need to be framed if they have finished, gallery-wrapped edges
Sales:
– Work does not have to be for sale
– If your work is for sale, you must handle the transaction through your own website or contact method and you must provide that info with your submission
– Tri Arts Project will not take a commission on sales; artists retain 100% of the proceeds. However, we recommend a 10% donation to Tri Arts Project for any sold work to support future exhibitions. This is entirely optional and is tax deductible.
Duration:
– The exhibition runs from January 7 – March 30. All selected works must remain on display for the entire duration of the exhibition.
About the Juror
Born in Kent, England in 1970 Christian Dore spent most of his childhood living abroad. At the age of 13 he returned home to settle in the small village of Shorne in Kent. At 18 years of age he was accepted into The Kent Institute of Art and Design before continuing his education at the prestigious Bournemouth and Poole College of Art.
His career began as a motion graphic artist for the BBC as well as MTV and Nickelodeon. After accepting a designers position in Colorado it was there that his artwork truly flourished. After moving to the Colorado foothills it was here that Dore’s work evolved into the work that is owned in private collections throughout the world.
Dore’s work explores the impressions of the lush environment around him. He takes the expressive qualities of color and mixes them with a somewhat whimsical narrative to capture his feelings. Dore’s flurry of abstract forms are by no means frenetic and each painting manages to convey a serene moment in time, a tranquil calm. The relentless build up of texture is intentional to convey that of sound and movement whilst meshing nature into his own distinctive style.
Submission Process:
1. Using the form below, submit at least 1 and up to 3 pieces for consideration. Include high-quality images of each work (JPEG or PNG format, 300 DPI resolution, no more than 2MB per image).
2. Include all requested information, including your name, the title(s) of your work, dimensions, price, and how one may purchase your work.
3. Submission Deadline:
All submissions must be received by 11:59 PM MST on November 30. Late submissions will not be considered.
4. Notification of Acceptance:
Artists will be notified of acceptance by December 20.
5. Delivery of Artwork:
Accepted work must be hand delivered to Cantril School at 312 Cantril St. Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 by January 4. Instructions for drop-off will be provided upon acceptance. We do not currently have the ability to accept shipped artwork, so all pieces must be hand delivered.
6. Pickup of Artwork:
All work must be picked up between April 1 – April 3. No early pickups will be allowed.
Additional Information:
– All submitted works must be original and created by the artist.
– Tri Arts Project and the Town of Castle Rock are not responsible for insuring artwork during the exhibition. Artists are encouraged to insure their own work if necessary.
– By submitting your work, you agree to allow Tri Arts Project to use images of your work for promotional purposes related to the exhibition.
For any questions, feel free to contact us at AskTAP@triartsproject.org. We look forward to seeing your work and creating an incredible exhibition!
Submission Form
Submissions are now closed.