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, wood turned, metal work, ceramics, mixed media and digital art as well as photography.
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Show Details
- Exhibition Run Dates: September 29 – November 13 (free admission during regular business hours)
- Reception Date: October 8, 5 – 7 p.m.
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.)
- Open to all artists, 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
- All submitted entries must be for sale
- 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
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
Complete the Following Form for Your Work to Be Considered
Each item must be completed as required so we can add you to our data base.
After you complete this form and include images of your work, hitting submit will take you to a payment page where you pay for your submission for each piece of art you attach to this form (maximum three – 1 entry – $20, 2 entries- $30, 3 entries – $40). These fees are nonrefundable.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A TWO STEP PROCESS:
– CLOSING THIS WINDOW BEFORE HITTING THE SUBMIT BUTTON WILL RESULT IN YOUR DATA BEING LOST AND YOUR WORK WILL NOT BE SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION
– CLOSING AND NOT PAYING THE REGISTRATION FEE WINDOW MAKES YOUR SUBMISSION INCOMPLETE AND YOUR ARTWORK CANNOT BE CONSIDERED SUBMITTED.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK BEFORE SUBMITTING THIS FORM: submissions@mc4arts.com
