Calls for Art
Acorn Gallery Call for art: Through the Garden Gate
May 25th - June 28th, 2024
Members: $10 each or $25 for 3 entries Non-Members: $15 each or $35 for 3 entries
THEME: Gardens offer endless inspiration with their abundance of colors, textures, and life. This open call beckons you to explore the diverse expressions of garden beauty, from the intricacies of petals to the bold allure of blossoms in full bloom, the quiet serenity of a secluded corner, or the bustling activity of pollinators, there's something enchanting about every corner of a garden. Let your creativity bloom as you capture the essence of nature through your unique artistic lens.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Colorado artists
MEDIA: Any 2‐D or 3‐D fine art media, including photography, digital, clay, glass, jewelry, etc. All work must be original by the artist (no prints from original work.)
Entries: Each artist may submit up to three (3) works. You must pre-register. No substitution of artwork after registration is submitted.
SPECIFICATIONS: Work cannot have been shown previously with Lakewood Arts. Work must meet the show theme. When applicable, works must be dry, framed, or have wrapped, painted edges with staples visible only on the back. Wall-hung work must be ready for hanging with screw-eyes or D-Rings and wire - no saw tooth or clip hangers. Entries with broken glass, chipped frames, wires that do not work, etc. will not be accepted. Works must be identified on the back (or bottom if 3-D) with the artist’s name, phone, and title of work. Have work ready prior to delivery.
AWARDS: (Winners will be notified) 1st place: $100 2nd place: $75 3rd place: $50 Merits: Based on number of entrants
SALES: Works for be for sale. Artist will be notified in the event of a sale. A 25% commission will be charged on each work sold. Sold items may be picked up by the purchaser at the end of the show.
INSURANCE: No insurance is provided.
JUROR: Jan Archuleta
I love the spontaneity and challenge of watercolor painting. Each new piece teaches me about values, color, techniques, and creativity, as well as capturing atmosphere, emotion, and feeling.
As a Colorado native and award-winning watercolorist, I paint scenes from my own photos taken across Colorado, New Mexico, and various travel destinations worldwide. My work is exhibited locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally, including at The Marble Gallery in Marble, CO.
Notable exhibitions include Pike’s Peak International Watermedia Exhibition and the Louisville Art Association National Fine Art and Photography Show. My paintings have received awards, such as the Artistic Achievement Award from jurors Desmond O’Hagan and Crystal Despain. I’ve also been featured in the Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition and the Colorado Visions Exhibit, winning Best of Show at the latter in August 2021.
As a member of various art societies and organizations, including the Colorado Watercolor Society and the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, I’m actively involved in the art community. I offer watercolor classes in my home studio and can be contacted at 720-530-6227 or jan.archuleta@q.com
Wall Rental
Have a group of friends to share display space? Ready to go solo?
We have Exhibit spaces available for monthly rental. We are currently taking reservations for 2024. Bookings will be made on a first-come basis. Lakewood Arts Council (LAC) reserves the right to refuse to display or book exhibits it deems inappropriate to its goals.
Interested?? Fill out the form below to check availability.
~ Community Walls: $55 per month for non-members, $40 per month for LAC members.
5.5 feet x 5.5 feet of prime wall display space, center stage.
~ Spotlight Wall: 3 freestanding panels, Total 12 feet wide by 6 feet tall. Free exhibit space for schools and non-profits. If you are an Art Teacher, we would like to display your student’s art. Non-Profit that wants to sell art as donations to your organization? Contact us to arrange a show.
~ Acorn Gallery: $200 per month. Our premier exhibit space consists of 11 freestanding panels and 2 walls.:
· Panels are four foot wide by six foot tall 8 of which are 2-sided, 3 of which are 1 sided
· One 18 foot by 5 foot hanging area
· One 10 foot by 5 foot hanging area
Interested?? Fill out the form below to check availability.