The Artist and the Garden

The artist and the garden, a timeless theme throughout the centuries, has been expressed with many different artistic styles. However, this show is looking for your contemporary interpretation of this concept. What comes to your mind when you think of the garden and how it relates back to the artist? One may think of the impressionist like Monet painting his gardens in Giverny. Or perhaps your mind goes to a more abstract approach as done by Joan Mitchell. Frida Kahlo with her unique combination of portraiture with the jungle garden or the hyper-realism of the Dutch Masters. Whoever or whatever inspires you and influences your style, we welcome you to showcase your interpretation of this theme in our contemporary time. All mediums will be accepted. 

 Core Art Space Invites all artists of any mediums, 2D & 3D (except video/Installations). Entries must be submitted electronically by Tuesday, April 15, 2025 and accompanied by a $35.00 fee (for up to 3 works).

Juror, Susan T. Fisher, has taught botanical art classes for over 25 years. She created curriculum and taught at Denver Botanic Gardens where she coordinated the botanical art program. Susan is also the former Director of the Art Institute at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum where she created the Nature Illustration Certificate Program. She teaches from coast to coast. www.susanfisher.com

CALENDAR OF IMPORTANT DATES 

Show dates: Friday, May 9 - Sunday, May 25, 2025

 Application end date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Notification of acceptance:  on or before April 20, 2025 (note that emails will be sent through Cafe, and you will be able to see your acceptance status through your login that day).

All accepted work MUST arrive at CORE: at least by Friday, May 2, 2025 between 5- 9pm if not  earlier.

Artist reception: Friday, May 9, 2025, 5:00 - 9:00 pm

NOTE: Work must be no larger than 48” inches on its longest side, including frame. Work not within these parameters will be disqualified.

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.

Application Requirements

Submitting Images:

Minimum: 1, Maximum: 3

MAXIMUM ARTWORK SIZE: No larger than 48” inches on its longest side, including frame

REQUIREMENTS: Art must be completely dry. Wall and suspended art must have suitable means for hanging. NO SAWTOOTH HANGERS. Standing art must be stable. Set-up diagram must accompany multiple pieces and installation art. All art must remain in place for the duration of the show. CORE reserves the right to reject any work that does not comply with the entry criteria.

SALES: CORE charges a 30% commission plus tax on art sold. CORE will collect the payment for the artist. Your payment less the 30% commission will be rebated to your address within 45 days of the close of the show. Art need not be for sale.

LIABILITY: CORE will take all due precautions to protect premises and art. However, CORE is not responsible for loss due to damage, theft, vandalism, or accident. If work is fragile, it is submitted at the artist's own risk. Each artist is responsible for your own insurance.

DROP-OFF: Artwork must arrive by Friday, May 2, 2025, by 9 pm. COMPLETE DETAILS WILL BE EMAILED TO ACCEPTED APPLICANTS.

NOTE FOR SHIPPED WORK: Artwork must arrive by Friday, May 2, 2025; Shipping address details will be emailed to accepted applicants, it is different than the gallery location. 

INVITATION TO EXHIBIT: There will be an email sent on or before April  20, 2025 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.

Eligibility Criteria

Artists must be 18 or older.