The Spanish Peaks Arts Council (SPACe) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to the support and enrichment of the arts and art education in the Spanish Peaks region of southern Colorado. SPACe operates its art gallery in La Veta year round with the support of paid staff, volunteers, memberships, donations, and grants. And, we are once again, for the third year, pleased to invite photographers working in all forms of photography to enter this year’s 2024 Photography Show. All subjects are eligible. Steve Bigley, Imaging and Print Specialist, and Photographer for Pueblo Community College, will judge the the accepted photography for cash awards.

First prize: $1000
Second prize: $500
Third prize: $300

Honorable Mention $100 (2)

Notifications of accepted works will be sent by July 1. Shipped works must arrive by July 19. Hand delivered works must arrive by July 20.

There will be an opening reception Saturday, Aug. 3, 5 – 7 pm, with awards presented. Winners will be notified by email after the judging. The judge will be announced on the SPACe website: https://spanishpeaksarts.org/.

Application Requirements

The fee is $35 for up to 4 images. Ours is a small facility, so submitted pieces should be 30” wide or less, including the frame. Smaller works are encouraged. SPACe members may use the coupon (code 24CPN) to get $5 off the entry fee. For more information about the 2024 Photography Show, visit our website: https://spanishpeaksarts.org/.. 

Eligibility Criteria

Photography that has been shown in the SPACe Gallery or Gift Shop, in the last 12 months will not be accepted. Photography submitted must be the original concept and creation of the individual answering the call. The photographer must include a description of the methods used to create the works submitted.