Tri Arts Project is thrilled to open submissions for our Abstracts & Landscapes Exhibition at Castle Rock’s historic Cantril School Building! This exhibition will run from January 7 - March 30, 2025. We invite artists to share their unique interpretations of these captivating themes.
Open to all Colorado artists working in 2D mediums (painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, mixed media, and more).
KEY DATES
- 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
SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY HERE
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.
The exhibition runs from January 7 – March 30. All selected works must remain on display for the entire duration of the exhibition.
SUBMISSION PROCESS
1. Using the form HERE, 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!
SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY HERE
ABOUT TRI ARTS PROJECT
Tri Arts Project (TAP) was founded in 2022 to answer a rallying cry from the community: Castle Rock lacked and wanted a unifying center for the arts. For the next two years, we worked with our community, local government, businesses, and other art-focused nonprofits to make our mission a reality– to provide a space for the education, creation, and presentation of the arts. We struck a deal with the Town of Castle Rock to open our doors at the historic Cantril School Building in September 2024–a home for artists, educators, students, and community members to gather together to make, teach, present, and appreciate all forms of art.
