Call for entry
Wild Things Exhibition
Overview:
Exhibition Theme: Wild Things
Venue: Cantril School Building: 312 Cantril St., Castle Rock, CO
Exhibition Dates: April 15 – July 6, 2026
Timeline:
– Call for Entries Opens: March 1, 2026
– Call for Entries Closes: March 22, 2026 at 11:59 pm MST
– Invited/Not Invited emails sent by April 3, 2026
– Art Drop Off Day: April 6 – 7, 2026
– Art Pick Up Day: July 12 – 15, 2026
– Awards: First Place $350.00, Second Place $200.00, Third Place $150.00
Submission Guidelines – PLEASE REVIEW GUIDELINES CAREFULLY
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:
– The subject matter for artwork is open to all things wild. Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly and creatively. Artists are welcome to submit a variety of media and subjects.Â
Size & Weight Limitations:
– Maximum size for a piece is 60 inches on any side
– Minimum size for a piece is 11 x 14 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 April 15 – July 6, 2026. All selected works must remain on display for the entire duration of the exhibition.
Jurors: Information Announced Soon
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Submission Process:
1. Once the Call for Entry has opened, use 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 March 22, 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.
4. Notification of Acceptance:
Artists will be notified of acceptance by April 3, 2026.
5. Delivery of Artwork:
Accepted work must be hand delivered to Cantril School at 312 Cantril St. Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 between April 6 – 7, 2026. 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 July 12 – July 15. 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 Exhibition@triartsproject.org. We appreciate your submission and supporting the arts in our community!
Call for Entry is Open.