Call for entry
Castle Rock Gallery Exhibition: Portraiture
Overview:
Exhibition Theme: Portraits and Figures
Venue: Cantril School Building: 312 Cantril St., Castle Rock, CO
Exhibition Dates: July 1 – September 30, 2025
Exhibition Opening TAP Talk: July 10, 2025 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Prizes:Â
First Place: $350
Second Place: $200
Third Place: $100
Timeline:
– Call for Entries Opens: June 2, 2025
– Call for Entries Closes: June 17, 2025 at 11:59 pm MST
– Jury Dates: June 17 – 20, 2025
– Invited/Not Invited emails sent by June 22, 2025
– Art Drop Off Day: June 26 & 27, 2025
– Art Pick Up Day: September 30 & October 1, 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.
– Due to the gallery restrictions, we can not accept any artwork containing nudity. Â
Theme:
– We are looking for works that explore Portraits and Figure Studies. 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 July through the September 30, 2025. All selected works must remain on display for the entire duration of the exhibition.Â
Jurors:
Carol Hein
Robert Quimby
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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). Submission price is for up to 3 submissions.
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 June 17, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.
4. Notification of Acceptance:
Artists will be notified of acceptance by June 22.
5. Delivery of Artwork:
Accepted work must be hand delivered to Cantril School at 312 Cantril St. Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 by June 27, 2025. 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 September 30 – October 1. 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 look forward to seeing your work and creating an incredible exhibition!
This call is closed.Â