While there is that gorgeous greenish-blue color that can range from vibrant to serene and all shades in between, there is also the Latin root meaning of "water". This could be the sea, rain, ponds, lakes, tears, creatures that live in or on water and an ocean of other ideas. Float towards whatever direction this river may take you because all mediums and disciplines (minus videos/installations) are encouraged. 

Core New Art Space invites all artists of any mediums, 2d & 3d, to express their ideas of or about their interpretation of ‘Aqua’. Abstract, realistic, colorful, black & white, this can be anything aqua means to you. Entries must be submitted electronically by August 14th, 2020 and accompanied by a $35.00 fee (for up to 3 works).

CALENDAR OF IMPORTANT DATES

Show dates: September 11th – September 27th 2020
Application end date: August 14th 2020
Notification of acceptance: August 17th 2020
All work MUST arrive at CORE: September 5th 2020
Artist reception: Friday, September 11th 6-9p

NOTE: Work must be no larger than 48” inches on its longest side, including frame.

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 images. Consider weight and the fragility of your media if you are mailing your entry.

JUROR: Chris Stevens, Curator at Curtis Center Greenwood Village

Chris Stevens: A graduate from the University of Missouri with degrees in Speech Communication and Art History Chris switched careers towards art after 13 years in the banking industry. He was Manager of the Office of Cultural Affairs and owned PS:Gallery in Columbia, Missouri for ten years. He served two years as the Manager for the Art and Culture Program at DIA and is currently the Cultural Arts Manager for City of Greenwood Village since June of 2016. Chris has served on numerous art juries including the Cherry Creek Art Festival, Austin International Airport Public Art Panel, Cheyenne True West Art Show and the Missouri Arts Council Grant Review Panel.

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: however, the artist is responsible for terms of any sale. 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.

SHIPPING/DROP-OFF: Artists are responsible for safely shipping their art, which must be received by September 5th, 2020. For local Drop-Off, artwork must arrive by 4pm on September 6th, 2020. COMPLETE SHIPPING DETAILS WILL BE EMAILED TO ACCEPTED APPLICANTS.

RETURN SHIPPING/PICK-UP: Any artwork delivered in person or shipped without reusable packaging material or without prepaid shipping label must be retrieved by the artist at the end of the exhibition unless sold. Art must be picked up by 4pm September 27th, 2020. After 30 days, art will be considered abandoned. Abandoned artwork will be considered property of the gallery. Please ensure that we have good contact information for you so that we can avoid this situation.

Core New Art Space is dedicated to creating and maintaining a dynamic, independent forum, and provides a venue for the contemporary arts. 

6851 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80214

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria