Inspired Art
deadline: TBA
If you are a painter, photographer, graphic designer, sculptor, performer, or any type of artist not already mentioned, America SCORES Denver needs YOUR help in bringing to life the words of our SCORES poets to benefit this unique, comprehensive, youth development program using the tools of soccer, writing, creative expression and service learning to empower urban youth. Please join us for the third annual Inspired Art event to be held on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Artwork Network on Santa Fe Drive. Details.

Heart Art 2012
deadline: Friday, February 3
Donated works of art are auctioned off and proceeds benefit Project Angel Heart, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing fresh meals to those living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life threatening illnesses, as well as to the program initiatives of AIGA Colorado. The auction showcases a variety of creations from local and national artists – including YOU! The Call for Entries for this year’s event is now open accepting any of the following mediums: Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing, Fiber, Glass, Graphics and Printmaking, Jewelry, Metalworks, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Wood. Details.

Milagros del Corazón 2012
deadline: Friday, February 8
Interested artists are cordially invited to design a piece of memorable artwork for CHAC's 13th annual silent auction fundraiser! CHAC provides a blank wooden heart, for a donation of $3.00 to cover supplies, which you will then turn into a magnificent masterpiece! CHAC asks that you please do not design your heart as a valentine, but that you make it representational of your body of work. Do what you do best! Be sure to cover the entire wooden surface and make your art community friendly. CHAC has a limited number of hearts this year so pick yours up early!
You are also invited to submit original artwork, goods or services, baskets or items for baskets. Your donation of these items to CHAC's fundraiser will all be tax deductible.
Pick up a blank heart at CHAC Gallery, 772 Santa Fe Drive, Denver anytime during regular gallery hours: Wed.-Thurs. 10am-4pm, Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. Noon-4pm.
Entries will be accepted during regular business hours until Wednesday, Feb. 8. Drop off your completed heart, or any donated items mentioned above, to CHAC to be donated to the silent auction that will take place Friday, Feb. 10 at Space Gallery, 765 Santa Fe Drive, 7-9:30pm. You will receive a free ticket to the event when you drop off your heart. Details. For questions or to volunteer call 303.571.0440.

Douglas County Art Encounters 2012-2013
deadline: Tuesday, February 14
Art Encounters is a year-long outdoor sculpture exhibit that showcases a number of sculptures, in various media and styles, displayed in highly visible areas in Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Parker. The project is designed to promote public interest in art, develop community pride and draw visitors to the retail or civic areas where they are displayed. Details.

Bike Art at the Dairy
deadline: Tuesday, February 17 | fee: $25.00
The Dairy Center for the Arts, Boulder CO, celebrates Boulders two-wheeler culture of bicycle enthusiasm, fitness and competition with a juried exhibition of Bicycle Art. Art in all mediums will be considered. Images of bicycles, bicycle events and culture, art made from bicycle parts, etc. all will be considered and judged based on creativity, originality and execution. Open to all living artists from the United States. AWARDS: Approximately $5,000 will be distributed for cash awards across categories. One purchase award will be made. EXHIBIT DATES: March 9-30, 2012. Details.

Core New Art Space 2011 Open Entry Shows
Through 2012 | $10 per entry
Open entry shows are open to anyone.
Works on Paper, Annex Gallery, March 8-25. Entries ONLINE ONLY,
deadline: February 20, 11:59pm
WOW, Main Gallery, March 8-25, deadline: Sun., March 4, 4pm.
Spirituality, Main Gallery, May 10-27, deadline: Sun., May 6, 4pm.
Mixed Media, Main Gallery, July 12-29, deadline: TBA.
Red, White & Blue, Main Gallery, September 13-30, deadline: TBA.
Abstract, Main Gallery, November 15-December 2, deadline: TBA.
Visit corenewartspace.com/callforentry.htm for more information.

Apogaea: The Spiral, Colorado's Regional Burn: Art, Camps & Things Festival
deadline $300 maximum grant: Saturday, Febuary 25
deadline pre-registration festival: Monday, April 30
At its core, Apogaea is an art festival — celebrating the uniquely human ability to create an environment that evokes an emotional response from others in the community and encourages them to participate in the experience. Details.

Richeson75 International Art 2012 Competitions
Through 2012 | $30 first entry, $10 each additional entry up to 6
The Richeson75 Competitions are meant to offer a venue in which established and emerging artists may show their latest, best work to a wide and appreciative audience. The 75 finalists for each regular contest will exhibit their work in our beautiful Richeson Gallery and in the Online exhibit. The Richeson 75 Competitions are open to all artists over age 18. All work entered must be original in concept/ execution and have been created since January 1, 2010. No work done in a class, workshop or under supervision is eligible. Work shown previously at Richeson School of Art and Gallery are not accepted. Employees of Jack Richeson & Co., Inc. are not eligible for the exhibit. An artist IS eligible for a prize in each media entered/juried in, but may only win one prize in each category. Winners of any Richeson 75 Best In Show award are ineligible for awards for a 2 year period following that win.
Online Pastels 2012, online exhibit opens: May 4
entry deadline: February 27, 2012
Watercolor 2012, exhibit dates: July 2-August 24
entry deadline: April 6, 2012
Figure Portrait 2012, exhibit dates: October 8-December 7
entry deadline: July 23, 2012
Online Animals, Birds, Wildlife and Artist's Choice 2012
online exhibit opens: November 15, entry deadline: October 1
For more information go to richeson75.com/callforentries.html and to enter go to richeson75.com/emailentry.html.

Art aRound Town in Carbondale, CO
deadline: Wednesday, February 29
Art aRound Town in hip Carbondale, Colorado! Internationally famous sculptor James Surls and the Carbondale Public Arts Commission will jury the 2012 street art program in Carbondale, a lively community near Aspen and home of the new Jasper Johns Powers Art Center. Our increased honorarium should tempt you, too. Be seen in the Roaring Fork Valley's hot spot! Twelve sculptures will be accepted. Details.

Art on Parade, Northglenn, CO
deadline: Friday, March 2
The Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation (NAHF) is conducting an open entry competition to select six sculptures ? valued at no more than $25,000 each ? to be part of Northglenn’s “Art on Parade” on-loan sculpture program. The selected pieces will be installed for a period of one year at E.B. Rains Junior Memorial Park surrounding Webster Lake in Northglenn, Colorado. Details.

Colorado Springs Art on the Streets
deadline: Tuesday, March 6 | fee: $25.00
Outdoor art competition & exhibit in downtown Colorado Springs, CO. 14th annual Art on the Streets seeks wide range of artistic expression, talent and cultural context for year-long public art exhibit in high energy district of Colorado’s second largest city. Large-scale, outside-the-box provocative works are encouraged. All media considered as appropriate, safe and durable outdoors. $25,000 in prizes to top three places, plus $400 honoraria to each selected artist. Details.

Capitol Hill People's Fair
deadline: Friday, March 9
The Capitol Hill People’s Fair is one of the largest two-day festivals in the country with over 250,000 fairgoers, and is one of Colorado’s longest-running outdoor urban festivals featuring handmade arts & crafts, food from local restaurants, and live local entertainment. Located in the heart of downtown Denver, the People's Fair is a celebration of community and the kick-off to the summer festival season. Details.

"The Trail Less Traveled" 2013 Calendar Art Competition
deadline: Saturday, March 31 & Sunday, April 1
$500 in cash awards and publication in the 2013 Sangres Art Guild calendar. Open to all artists, original 2D, photography and 3D art accepted. Art show & sale June 1-July 21, 2012. Details and to download prospectus and intake form (scroll down a bit). For further information call or email Linnea Laurila, 719.783.0886 or laurila@centurytel.net.

Boulder Arts and Crafts Gallery
Ongoing | $25 application fee
The Boulder Arts and Crafts Cooperative, an artist owned and operated gallery, looks for new work for display in their store on an ongoing basis. Consignment applications can be picked up at the gallery, obtained on their website at www.boulderartsandcrafts.com, go to the contact page or call (303) 443-3683 to have one mailed to you. Potential new work is reviewed for the consignment program on the second Tuesday of each month, excluding December.

Go to CaFE™ for Call For Entry opportunities
www.callforentry.org/
Using CaFE™ is free to artists, however, some calls for entry may have an application or jury fee, read the prospectus and call descriptions carefully.

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