Theme

The Women’s Caucus for Art Colorado Chapter invites artists to submit work for a group exhibition exploring the theme of “atmosphere”. From the physical environment and emotional to the abstract and ethereal, the concept of atmosphere is vast and open to interpretation.

Venue

D’Art gallery, located in the vibrant Santa Fe art district of Denver, Colorado, at 900 Santa Fe Drive, boasts a unique and dynamic space that showcases contemporary art in all its forms. The gallery's mission is to provide a platform for artists to showcase their work and inspire the community.

Meet the Juror

Robin Hextrum is a contemporary oil painter who lives and works in the Denver area. She completed a double major in Fine Art and Neuroscience, received her MFA in painting, then completed a second Master’s degree in Modern and Contemporary Art History at UC Riverside, CA. 

Her paintings represent a fusion of her traditional art training with her knowledge of art history and art theory. 

Robin is now an Associate Professor of Visual Art at Regis University and the Chair of Visual Arts. She has exhibited her paintings across the country and has gallery representation at Abend Gallery in Colorado. https://www.robinhextrum.com

Timeline

• Submissions will be accepted until August 13, 2023
• Artist notification: week of August 27, 2023
• Shipped work needs to arrive by Saturday, Sept 23, 2023
• Hand delivered Artwork Drop Off/Delivery:
• Sept 23, 24, between 1 and 4 pm
• Exhibition will run September 28-October 22 2023
• Opening Reception: September 29, 5 – 9 PM
• First Friday, October 6, 5 – 9 PM
• Artwork Pickup: October 22, 4 PM

Best in Show

Cash prizes will be presented to one artist for Best of Show ($300) and three Honorable Mentions ($100) will be awarded. 

The juror will determine the winners during the Opening Reception 9/29.

Scholarship

The Women’s Caucus for Art strives to create an inclusive community and recognizes that the cost to enter is often a barrier for emerging artists. 

If this applies to you, please send a paragraph on why you’d like to be considered to Atmosphere.WCACO@gmail.com.

We will award the scholarships and send you a code to use for your CaFE Entry. Three scholarships will be awarded on a first come first serve basis. Requests must be submitted prior to August 1st. 

We look forward to reviewing your submissions

Application Requirements

Accepted Work/Specifications

• All works accepted for the exhibition must be original, completed, and ready to hang with wire. No sawtooth hangers.
• All paintings must be framed or gallery wrapped with fully painted edges. Two-dimensional works on paper must be framed.
• Accepted artwork may not be removed from D’art Gallery prior to the close of the exhibition.
• Artists selected for the exhibition will be responsible for the delivery, pickup, or shipment of their work. Details will be provided to all selected artists.
• Shipping, return shipping costs, and insurance are the responsibility of the artist. For shipped work, we strongly encourage using Plexiglass. If shipping, a return label must be supplied.
• All notifications will be sent by email through Callforentry.org.  These emails occasionally end up in one's spam/junk box. Please add the Callforentry.org email address to your address book.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility

We welcome artists at all stages of their careers to submit art that reflects an intriguing tone, capturing the essence of atmosphere.

• Paintings, sculptures, installations, mixed media, photography, and digital art will all be considered. 2-D work must be ready to hang with wire hanging.
• Artists do not need to be a member of WCACO to submit their art. If you are interested in membership you can learn more here.
• Only entries submitted online through Callforentry.org will be considered.

Sales

Selected artists will have the opportunity to showcase their work in a professional gallery setting. D’Art Gallery handles all sales and will retain a 30% commission. Promotional postcards will be provided to selected artists.