Niza Knoll Gallery invites local Denver/Denver Metro artists to submit their work for an upcoming papier-mâché art exhibition, celebrating the versatility and creativity of this sculptural medium. This exhibit will showcase innovative works using traditional methods that explore the possibilities of papier-mâché, including potential integrations with cardboard and other materials.

The theme of the work is open to your imagination. Works will be judged on visual impact, creativity, quality and originality of presentation. The exhibition will be juried by Gallery Owner Niza Knoll. We encourage you to submit your work for this exciting exhibition!

 If you have questions about whether your idea will fit with the specs of this show, please run it by Niza via email at nizak@mac.com . We can only tell you if it fits within the specs for submittal, not if will make through the jury process. Please do not call the gallery.

 Please read ALL application and eligibility requirements before submitting.

Juror Bio:

Niza Knoll has owned and operated Niza Knoll Gallery for 15 years. She is also a multi-disciplinary artist who seeks out and studies different media—acrylic and oil, photography, graphic design, stone, clay and motion art—constantly in search of the form, or combination of forms, that will best allow her to express myself.  She received her formal training in painting and graphic design at the School of Visual Arts in New York. After moving to Denver, she earned a teaching certification and BFA at Metropolitan State University. She is continuously taking art classes privately and at the Art Students League of Denver. She was also trained and became a docent at the Denver Art Museum. Before becoming a full-time visual artist and gallery owner she had two rewarding careers as a graphic designer/art director and a teacher of painting and photography

Application Requirements

• All submitted artwork must be made using papier-mâché. The piece may be enhanced with other media.
• Accepted work must be dropped off in person at the gallery - 915 Santa Fe Drive, Denver.
• Do not submit work if you do not have the ability to do this on Tuesday, April 29 from 3-6 pm
• Fee for entry is $35.00 for 1 to 3 entries. Non-refundable

·       For any technical questions about the entry process please contact CaFÉ.

 Submissions must include:

1)  Artist's contact information with email and mobile phone number that accepts text messages.

2)  Short paragraph about the submitted work.

3)  Information about the artwork- Title, Size, Medium and Retail Price (Please price with the knowledge that the gallery commission on sales is 40%)

 You must be aware of these dates and be able to meet these important deadlines.

• Entry Deadline: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
• Announcement of accepted works: Saturday, April 26, 2025
• Drop off accepted work: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 3 - 6 pm
• Exhibition Dates: May 2 - May 25, 2025
• Artist Reception: Sunday, May 4 from 1-4 pm
• Art Pickup: Sunday, May 25 from 3-5 pm

Eligibility Criteria

• Artist must have the ability to drop off accepted work in person at 915 Santa Fe Drive in Denver, Colorado in person on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. NO SHIPPING
• All accepted artworks must be for sale and remain in the gallery until Sunday, May 25, 2025
• Gallery commission is 40% of sales.
• Applicant must be over 18 years of age.
• Artists are solely responsible for delivery and pick-up of all artworks.
• Submission fees are non-refundable.

 Presentation/Hanging Requirements.

• All artworks must be well executed, clean, dry and ready to display.
• If the work will be hung it must be ready to hang with a secure wire on the back. No zigzag or triangular hangers.
• For special hanging please bring instructions and any special nails.
• All work must not exceed 25 pounds. If work weighs more than 25 pounds artist may need to help install the piece.
• If the 3D work is to be hung on the wall it cannot exceed 25 pounds.
• If artwork is to be displayed on a pedestal it should be no larger than 24 x 24 inches at the base.
• Work must be sturdy and able to stand-alone.
• All art must be brought into gallery on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 3-6pm
• NO SHIPPING