28th Annual Colorado Visions Art Exhibit will be March 29 - May 3, at the College Hill Library.
Sponsored by the North Metro Arts Alliance and the SCFD
Eligibility
Open to all artists residing in Colorado, 18 years of age or older.
Media ; Any 2 dimensional fine art media including fine art photography. Sculpture which is decorative 3 dimensional art made from clay, bronze, wood, or other approved materials.Paintings must be original and not copied from any copyrighted material or photographs except those taken by the artist. No computer art. No giclee’ prints.No nudes will be accepted. Collage materials must be created by the artist. The artist’s signature should appear on the front of the painting. Works cannot have been previously exhibited at College Hill Library. NMAA reserves the right to refuse any painting that does not comply with the requirements stated in the prospectus. In case of question the judge’s decision will be final.
Entries Each artist may submit up to 3 entries of original works. Digital Entry Requirements
1. File Format: .jpg files only, Resolution must be 300 dpi, Image size set so the longest dimension
is 1200 pixels
2. Each image file must be named as follows: Last name, painting number, (1,2,4), first word of the painting title, .jpg extension
3. Send images by email to
stephanie@daoarch.com. Emailed images should be accompanied by artists contact information and titles of artwork.
6. Images must be accompanied by a mailed entry form with the entry fee. Checks should be made to NMAA.
Mailed to: North Metro Arts Alliance c/o, Stephanie Orecchio 3605 W.76th Ave., Westminster, CO 80030
Fees. NMAA Members: $35 for up to 3 entries. Non-members: $45 for up to 3 entries
Cash awards and ribbons.
Presentation of entriesAll art works must be delivered ready to display. Wall hung work must have wire for hanging in place. No sawtooth hangers.Each piece must be identified on the bottom or back with artist name, address, phone number, title, price, and medium.Art work that is delivered chipped, cracked, damaged, dirty, or with improper presentation or with incomplete information on the back will not be accepted. Entries may not have been previously exhibited at the College Hill Library or in a NMAA exhibit.
Sales - A 20% commission on all sales will be collected.
Presentation. All works that require glass over 28” in any direction, must be under clear plexiglass. All works must be framed on the outside perimeter with suitable well reinforced frames except for wrapped canvases. Paintings must be ready for hanging with hardware and wires in place, and the ID label firmly attached to the back. Labels will be include with acceptance materials.
Hand Delivery Only
Liability Utmost care will be taken in handling paintings, however, neither the NMAA, it’s representatives, nor the City of Westminster will be responsible for any damage to any art or entries submitted to the exhibition.
Questions?? Contact: Stephanie Orrechio, or email stephanie@daoarch.com
Do not call the College Hill Library.
Dates to remember
April 6 - Registration Form and entry fee must be received
March 13 - Registration Form and entry fee must be received
March 20 - Acceptance letters sent
Sunday, March 29 - 1:30 to 2:30 - Hand deliver entries to the College Hill Library, 3705 W. 112th Ave. Westminster.
Sunday, April 26 – 2:00 to 4:00 Reception and Awards
Sunday, May 3 – 1:00 to 3:00 - Take down show and pick up artwork
2026 Colorado Visions - Mail this form with Payment to - North Metro Arts Alliance c/o, Stephanie Orecchio 3605 W.76th Ave., Westminster, CO 80030 . Entry form and payment can be hand delivered to the Aar River Gallery, 3707 W. 73rd Ave. Westminster, Co 80030
Entry Form
Artist______________________________Address___________________________City_______________ Zip _____________
Email______________________________Phone_______________________________
Entries
Title___________________________
Medium___________Frame size________
Price____________. Acc_______Rej______
2. Title___________________________
Medium__________ Frame size________
Price_____________Acc_______Rej______
3. Title___________________________
Medium___________Frame size________
Price______________Acc_______Rej______
I hereby agree to the liability clause and to abide by all the rules and regulations set forth in the prospectus of the North Metro Arts Alliance. Permission is granted to photograph my paintings. the NMAA reserves the right to reproduce in color or black and white all paintings accepted for exhibition regardless of copyright to be used for educational or publicity purposes only.
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Artist Signature
