2026 is Colorado’s 150 anniversary and we love our home! MCA is proud to present art that expresses our love of this great state. MCA artists will showcase the natural beauty, the flora and fauna, cities, towns, people, places and things that make up life in Colorful Colorado.
This juried exhibit welcomes all types of artwork including but not limited to: plein air, paintings, woodworking, woodturned, metal work, ceramics, mixed media and digital art as well as photography.
The Judge: Melanie Hoshiko is the Executive Director of The Creamery Arts Center in Hotchkiss, Colorado. She oversees daily operations, community outreach, and the center’s facility campaign. Born and raised in Colorado, Melanie is a valedictorian graduate of the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, where she earned a Fine Arts Degree in Sculpture and Drawing. Initially establishing herself as a prominent Colorado Abstract Artist, her solo work was recognized as a “Best of Denver” selection, and her pieces have been exhibited at prestigious venues including The Arvada Center and the traveling exhibit “The Invisible Museum” at the Denver Museum of Contemporary Art.
Exhibit Sponsor : TBD
Details
- Exhibition Run Dates: September 29 – November 13 (free admission during regular business hours)
- Reception Date: October 8, 5 – 7 p.m.
- Artist Talk: TBD
Artist Entry Requirements
- Submission Date: September 1 – September 18 (click on submission button below)
Notification of accepted enteries will be sent via email by Sept 21st - Art Drop Off Date: September 26, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at MCA
- Take Down and Artists Art Pickup Date: November 14 (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
- Members only, all mediums
- Maximum size 36 inches on the longest side, including frame
- Ready to hang with wire, no sawtooth hangers
- Up to 3 entries per person
- Entry fee is 1 entry – $20, 2 entries- $30, 3 entries – $40, no refunds
- MCA receives a 30% commission on sold pieces for MCA members to support the center and promote art on the Western Slope, and 40% commission for non-members
- Must be original artwork and not have shown for the past year at MCA
- Fill in the entry form below to submit your photo (s) of your art for consideration
- The Gallery Team reserves the right to jury submitted art for content and space limitations
Submit button will be enabled September 1st- 18th. (Bookmark this page)
Prizes:
There will be three prize levels.
- 1st Place Award – $200
- 2nd Place Award – $100
- (2) Honorable Mention Awards
- People’s Choice Award – Ribbon and Gift Certificate
