ONCE UPON A TIME

The conventional opening line, “once upon a time”, calls forth fables and fairy tales, legends and lore, myths and magic.

Whether your visual artwork relates to fiction or fantasy, short story or saga, poetry or prose, we wish to see visual  art works that embrace the idea of narrative. Whether historical or hysterical, silly or sublime, dramatic or dark....your unique telling of a tale can chronicle the classics, delve into the distant past, or feature futuristic realms.

Core calls on you to cast a spell with the story you tell. Depictions in all visual  disciplines (except video) are acceptable. Core New Art Space invites all artists who reside in the United States to submit any mediums, 2d & 3d (except video/installations). Entries must be submitted electronically using the Café call for entry site by June 14th, 2023 and accompanied by a $35.00 fee (for up to 3 works).

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

Juror: Valerie Savarie, Denver artist and director of Valkarie Gallery in Belmar, specializes in altered books. Taking the written story within, she creates a three dimensional visual interpretation of these stories, by cutting, sewing and painting books.

 Valerie's art can be found in public places around Denver including the Dairy Block and Denver Public Library on Santa Fe as well as other public spaces in Colorado and Idaho. Her art can also be found in galleries from coast to coast.

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:  July 14th –July 30th 2023
Application end date: June 14th, 2023
Notification of acceptance: June  20th, 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, July 7th 2023. 

In Person Drop off by Sunday, July 9th 2023
Artist reception:  Friday, July 14th, 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, June  20th, 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