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Contact Email: bkosma@littletongov.org

Entry Deadline: 10/20/17
Application Closed

Entry Fee (OAO 2017-18 Entry Fee): $30.00
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Call Type: Competitions
Eligibility: Local
State: Colorado

REQUIREMENTS:

Media:

Images - Minimum: 1, Maximum: 3

Total Media - Minimum: 1, Maximum: 3

Entry Fee: $30.00 (non-refundable)

The City of Littleton Fine Arts Board proudly presents the 52nd Annual Own an Original Arts Exhibition. Awarding over $1,800 in cash prizes! This exhibition is open to Colorado residents who are able to deliver their artwork in person to the Littleton Museum. Artwork cannot be shipped to Littleton Museum. This competition is open to any medium except photography. The best of show winner will receive a one-person exhibition the following year. Please read submission rules and requirements carefully.

This year's juror: Kathryn Charles

Entries will only be accepted throug: www.callforentry.org

Submissions will open: Monday, September 18, 2017

Entry Deadline: Friday, October 20, 2017

Submission Rules and Requirements:

All work must be original, produced in the last three years, and not shown in a Denver area juried show in the last two years. This competition is open to Colorado residents who are able to hand deliver their art to the Littleton Museum located at 6028 S. Gallup Street, Littleton, Colorado 80120. Entry fee is $30 (non-fundable). Entrants may submit up to three works of art for consideration. One image of each work of art is allowed. Deadline for submission is Friday, October 20, 2017 at midnight mountain time. The Fine Arts Board will charge a 25% commission on the sale price of any artwork sold during the exhibit. Entrants must consider this when pricing work. All entries must be available for sale. All work not accurately represented after digital files are reviewed against actual pieces may be subject to withdrawal at the juror’s discretion. If accepted, your artwork must be delivered to Littleton Museum on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 between 3pm and 7pm. Accepted artwork will be on display in the Littleton Museum Fine Arts Gallery November 17, 2017 – January 7, 2018. The Fine Arts Board reserves the right to refuse any artwork deemed inappropriate for the Littleton Museum setting. All accepted entries must have name, contact information, title, and selling price attached to the artwork. Artwork that is to be hung must be ready to hang and have strong wire or proper material for hanging (no saw tooth hangers). No bin work will be accepted. Artwork shall not exceed five feet on any one measurement. Entrants agree that artwork submitted to the City of Littleton’s Fine Arts Board Own an Original Art Exhibition Competition may be used and reused by the Board with its consent for purposes of illustration, promotion, display, or publication, and for any other lawful purpose as it pertains to this exhibition.

 Where: Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup Street, Littleton, Colorado 80120

Awards:

    Best of Show: $1,000 and a one-person exhibition the following year.

    First Place: $500

    Second Place: $250

    Third Place: $100

Award winners will be notified by phone or email on or around November 15, 2017. Winners will be introduced at the opening reception.

Schedule:

  •  Deadline: Entries MUST be submitted through CaFE (callforentry.org) by Friday, October 20, 2017 at midnight mountain time.
  •  Notifications: Acceptance and rejection notifications will be sent by mail or email on or around October 27, 2017.
 
  • Delivery: If accepted, your artwork must be delivered to Littleton Museum on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 between 3pm and 7pm. All applicants will be invited to an opening reception.
 
  • Exhibition Dates: November 17, 2017 – January 7, 2018
 
  • Pick-up of Artwork: Following the exhibit, you will need to pick up your unsold artwork on Monday, January 8, 2017 between 3pm and 7pm ONLY.  A proxy may be sent in your place with written permission.

Please note: Artwork not picked up at the specified time will be forfeited and become the property of the City of Littleton and may be sold at auction.

 

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