Sponsored by the Women’s Caucus for Art, Colorado Chapter (WCACO)

and the Photography Program at Colorado University Denver

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Show Dates:

March 1 - 29, 2025

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At the Mint & Serif Coffee Shop - 1835 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO 80214

 

Show Theme

There are so many ways that artists use photography to make art. The evolving nature of visual storytelling may include intimate details of your life, the invention of scenes or narratives, examining cultural contexts, evaluating social media and internet saturation, to name a few.

As a framework we look for storytelling through visual means. By revealing layers of meaning within your photograph, your image demonstrates our human need to connect. Both your culture and very personal details weave together and layer the meaning of your work. Therefore, the context of your work is important.

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Your methods can encompass analogue and digital processes, camera-less techniques and mixed media approaches including collage. Collage techniques may include working an image through the computer and printing it or creating a work from materials that are found or self-made. Some aspects of a photograph must be visible. Work may be abstract, realistic or somewhere in between.

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• The exhibition is open to 2-D art. 

• $50 “Best in Show” award will go to a WCACO member and a $50 “Best in Show” award will go to a CU Denver student.  

• The Women's Art Caucus fosters inclusivity and celebrates diverse perspectives. Women, female-identified, and non-binary artists are invited to submit.

• The first 15 CU Denver Students and the first 15 WCACO members are guaranteed at least one work in the exhibition.  If there is space, more submissions will be accepted.

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Important Dates

• Call for Entry Opens:  November 4, 2024

• Submissions Due: 

  • CU Denver Students:  December 6, 2024

  • WCACO Members - January 30, 2025

• Notification of acceptance:  February 13 - February 20

• Dates of Exhibition:  March 1 - March 29

• Drop Off Art:  Thursday, February 27 at 10:00 - 2:00 pm

• Opening Reception:  First Friday, March 7, 2025 - 5:00 - 9:00 pm

• Meet the Artists, Talk and Coffee: Saturday, March 15 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm

• Artist Talk and Pick Up:  Saturday  March 29 1:00 - 3:00 pm. 

Art needs to stay up until 3:00 pm. 

At that time artists are free to take unsold art home. 

No art will be stored.

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Important Information

All work must be framed and ready to hang with a wire. No sawtooth hangers. 

Please see hanging requirements and guide on how to properly wire a standard 2 D piece for a gallery show. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1reS0Csi4sWQroQtc5MtTgSKYJnsUg0GYhhGQXqTWapM/edit?usp=sharing 

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Entries must be original art,  Your methods can encompass analogue and digital processes, camera-less techniques and mixed media approaches including collage. Collage techniques may include working an image through the computer and printing it or creating a work from materials that are found or self-made. Some aspects of a photograph must be visible. Work may be abstract, realistic or somewhere in between.

• Size limit - Maximum image size 20x24 (including frame)

• Submission file size: 2 MB, 300 DPI

• Mint & Serif  will handle all sales.

• The gallery sales commission is 30%.  Items in the shop have sold between $50-$300,  however artists may price their pieces accordingly. 

• Show hours are: M-F 7am - 3pm, Sat 8am - 3pm, Sun 8am-12pm

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Submission Process

1. Complete the Entry Form for up to 3 artworks; File size 2MB, 300 DPI, JPEG or jpg format.

   1.  Images must be titled as: Last Name_First Name_Title

2. Entry fee is $20 for up to 3 artworks. Pay entry fee via Zelle or check:

   1. Zelle - wcacotreasury1@gmail.com

   2. Check - Made out to WCACO and mailed to Lyndy Bush/WCACO, 6243 Laguna Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

 

Liability

WCACO and its partners will take reasonable care in handling all entries but will not assume liability for loss or damage. A signed waiver is required for all entries at the time of delivery.  The artist will also be required to complete a contract and provide information for an inventory sheet. 

 

Contact for More Information or Questions:

CU Students:  kathleenjgraves@icloud.com

Note:  Students with a hardship request regarding the entry fee, contact Kathleen J Graves. Extensions for entry up to the date 1/30 will be honored.

WCACO Members:  Lynne.muth@gmail.com