Call Description

43rd Annual All Colorado Art Show

The City of Greenwood Village’s Curtis Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the 43rd Annual All Colorado Art Show. This juried exhibition is open to Colorado-based artists and welcomes original work in all media.

The exhibition will be on view July 13 – August 28, 2026, with an opening reception on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Prospectus

Artists may submit a maximum of two individual works of art for consideration.

Schedule for 2026

Deadline for Entries: May 1, 2026 (entries must be received by midnight)

Artist Notification: May 22, 2026

Accepted Artwork Delivered to Curtis Center:
July 1–2 and July 6, 2026 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

Exhibition Dates: July 13 – August 28, 2026

Opening Reception: Saturday, July 18, 2026, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Juror’s Talk: TBD

Artwork Pick-Up:
August 29, 2026 (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) or
August 31, 2026 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

Submission Criteria

• Artwork must be of original design and personal execution, completed within the last two years, and not previously exhibited at the Curtis Center for the Arts.
• Artists may submit one or two individual works, with a maximum of six images total representing those works. Images may show alternate views or details.
• Submissions may include any combination of 2D and 3D work (e.g., one 2D piece; two 3D pieces; or one 2D and one 3D piece).
• If more than two individual works are submitted, the Curtis Center staff will select the two works that will be forwarded to the juror.
• The maximum size for two-dimensional work is 48” x 48”, including the frame. Three-dimensional work may not exceed 300 lbs. Exceptions may be made for work intended to be unframed.
• Entries must be original artwork in any medium, including photography. Jewelry and giclée prints will not be accepted.
• Printed works are eligible only if the artist has directly manipulated the plates, stones, or screens, and the work is signed and numbered as a limited edition.
• All work must arrive ready for installation. Artwork not deemed installation-ready may be rejected.

NOTE:
Artists may upload up to six images total of the one or two works submitted. Do not submit images of more than two individual pieces. Images may include details or alternate views.

Commission

All accepted work must be available for sale. The City of Greenwood Village will retain a 30% commission on all sales. Proceeds benefit the Greenwood Village Arts & Humanities Council.

Juror’s Awards

The juror will select three works for the following awards:

1st Place: $1,000

2nd Place: $500

3rd Place: $300

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted online only through CaFÉ. New users should click the “How to Apply” link in the blue bar at the top of the page for step-by-step instructions on registering, uploading images, and completing the application.

For technical assistance, please contact lneeper@greenwoodvillage.com.

About the Juror

Doug Kacena is the Director of K Contemporary https://kcontemporaryart.com/, a Denver-based contemporary art gallery representing emerging and established artists from Colorado and across the United States. With more than two decades of experience working with artists and collectors, Kacena brings a juror’s perspective that values strong craftsmanship, originality, and conceptual clarity across a wide range of media.

About the Curtis Center for the Arts

Originally built as a one-room schoolhouse in 1914, the historic red-brick building now serves as the Curtis Center for the Arts. The school opened in 1901 without electricity or running water, on land donated by Mary J. Curtis. In 1991, the building was dedicated as the Curtis Arts & Humanities Center. Today, the Curtis Center is owned and operated by the City of Greenwood Village and continues to serve the community through visual art exhibitions, classes, lectures, and special events.

Application Requirements

Submission Criteria

Submitted artwork must be original work by the artist, completed within the last two years, and not previously exhibited at the Curtis Center for the Arts.

• Artists may submit one or two individual works for consideration. A maximum of six images total may be uploaded to represent those one or two works. Images may include alternate views or detail shots.
• Submissions may include any combination of 2D and 3D work (for example: one 2D piece; two 3D pieces; or one 2D and one 3D piece). If more than two works are submitted, Curtis Center staff will select the two works forwarded to the juror.
• The maximum size for two-dimensional work is 48” x 48”, including frame. Three-dimensional work may not exceed 300 lbs. Exceptions may be considered for work specifically intended to be unframed.
• All entries must be original artwork in any medium, including photography. Jewelry and giclée prints will not be accepted. Printed works are eligible only if the artist directly manipulated the plates, stones, or screens and the work is signed and numbered as a limited edition.
• All accepted artwork must arrive ready for installation. Work that is not installation-ready may be rejected.

Please note:
Only submit images of the one or two works you wish to have considered. The six-image limit is intended to allow artists to show multiple views and details of their submitted work. Images representing additional, separate works will be removed by staff.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to any artists residing in Colorado.