Floral imagery has a long history beginning with the Dutch Master’s realistic still lifes, then onto Monet’s light filled water lilies. In contemporary art there’s Frida Kahlo’s self portraits with flowers, Georgia O’Keefe’s enlarged sensual closeups and Joan Mitchell’s large abstract expressionist florals.

The term Flower Power originated in the 60s where flowers were used to symbolize the passive resistance movement to war. Flowers have long symbolized romance even having its own language and also represents femininity, growth and lushness.

Where do you fit in this spectrum?  Whether realistic, expressionistic, impressionistic, symbolistic, abstract or political and conceptual…. Let’s explore what current floral imagery means to you. All mediums/disciplines welcome but for video.

MAXIMUM ARTWORK SIZE: No larger than 60” inches on its longest side, including frame

Juror, Michael Paglia, an art and architecture critic, has written a column for Westword, Denver's alternative weekly, since 1995. He teaches in the art history department at the University of Colorado at Denver and has authored several books and monographs. He also works on arts programming for Denver's local PBS station. 

Judging the work will rely on overall impact, content, composition and mastery of techniques. Attention to creativity and craftsmanship is a very important part of this as well. When entering please list all the media used in the description field for your entries. Consider weight and the fragility of your media if you are mailing your entry.

CALENDAR OF IMPORTANT DATES
Show dates: May 12, 2023 -  May 28, 2023
Application end date: April  16, 2023 
Notification of acceptance: April 22, 2023 (note that emails will be sent through Café, and you will be able to see your acceptance status through your login that day)
All accepted work MUST arrive at CORE by Friday, May 5, 2023. In Person Drop off by Sunday, May 7, 2022,
Artist reception:  Friday, May 12, 5-10pm

Submitting Images:

Minimum: 1, Maximum: 3

MAXIMUM ARTWORK SIZE: No larger than 60” inches on its longest side, including frame

INVITATION TO EXHIBIT: There will be an email sent on, or before, April 22, 2023 informing artists what work has or hasn’t been invited. Please make sure your Spam email does not include emails from Café. You will also be able to see, on the Café website, what works have or haven’t been invited at that time.

Please contact coreexhibits@gmail.com for any additional questions or concerns

Application Requirements

Core Art Space in Lakewood, Colorado is one of the most respected and established cooperative galleries in the metro area, showcasing contemporary art in a newly renovated flexible space.

Eligibility Criteria

6501 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80214