"This is Colorado" 2026 Call for Entries
A Juried Art Exhibition for all Colorado Artists
Hosted by the Heritage Fine Arts Guild
& Colorado Gallery of the Arts at ACC
Hosted by the Heritage Fine Arts Guild
& Colorado Gallery of the Arts at ACC
In person and virtual exhibition
Show Dates September 29 - October 28, 2026
Reception & Awards at the gallery
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
5-7pm - Awards at 6pm
Colorado Gallery of the Arts
Arapahoe Community College
5900 S. Santa Fe Dr. Littleton, CO 80120
Gallery hours: Mon – Thur 10am-5pm - Sat., Oct. 3, 12-3pm
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
5-7pm - Awards at 6pm
Colorado Gallery of the Arts
Arapahoe Community College
5900 S. Santa Fe Dr. Littleton, CO 80120
Gallery hours: Mon – Thur 10am-5pm - Sat., Oct. 3, 12-3pm
Online show will open to the public at our website September 30, 2026
Our Show Juror: Sheryl Wasinger
https://www.sherylwasingerstudio.com
https://www.sherylwasingerstudio.com
As far back as I can remember I wanted to be an artist. As a child, a brand-new box of Crayola crayons, and my coloring book were all I needed to keep myself content.
I started my formal education at the University of Northern Colorado. While there, I spent time in Italy studying art as part of my college education. After college I began a teaching career in art and spent over 30 years in the profession. While teaching I continued my art education at Rhode Island School of Design where I earned my master’s degree.
In the beginning of 2019, I began painting full time and now I am dedicated solely to my art. My choice of medium is acrylic paint on canvas. My art is focused on a colorist palette, with a representational- abstract art style. My use of color and design is an example of this in my paintings. My current subject matter is inspired by the beauty of mother nature. My landscapes are often inspired by my home state of Colorado, although, I have been known to sneak across the Colorado border into New Mexico and Wyoming for inspiration as well.
I started my formal education at the University of Northern Colorado. While there, I spent time in Italy studying art as part of my college education. After college I began a teaching career in art and spent over 30 years in the profession. While teaching I continued my art education at Rhode Island School of Design where I earned my master’s degree.
In the beginning of 2019, I began painting full time and now I am dedicated solely to my art. My choice of medium is acrylic paint on canvas. My art is focused on a colorist palette, with a representational- abstract art style. My use of color and design is an example of this in my paintings. My current subject matter is inspired by the beauty of mother nature. My landscapes are often inspired by my home state of Colorado, although, I have been known to sneak across the Colorado border into New Mexico and Wyoming for inspiration as well.
Important Show Dates:
- August 1: Call For Entry submission website page opens.
- September 4: Submission Deadline. Website page closes at 10:00pm, link will be deactivated.
- September 5 - 8: Jurying of Artwork.
- September 9 - 10: Invited/Uninviteded emails go out.
- September 28: Art Drop off at the ACC Gallery - 9am - 11am.
- September 29: Show Opens.
- September 30: Reception 5pm - 7pm, Awards at 6pm. On-lone show opens with winners listed at 8:00pm.
- October 28: Show Closes.
- October 29: Art Pick up at ACC Gallery - 9am - 11am.
Submission Details: Please Read Carefully
- You must rename your image files with the following format: lastname-firstname-title-media-size (height x width)-price.jpg
(example: Connors-Sue-TheBears-Acrylic-16x20-250.jpg) - If you title your art “Untitled” to help identify each piece separately title them as, “Untitled 1”, “Untitled 2” etc.
- Digital images must be cropped to show only the painting (no mat, frame or other background in the picture) and must be in jpg format – no larger than 1.5Mb max and no smaller then 1.0Mb. (larger sizes will not upload). Photographing work prior to varnishing and framing with glass will create the best results. Make sure image sides are parallel with sides of camera frame, color is accurate to the original and the image is sharp.
- Art media accepted – Two-dimensional work only, media to include watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, pen and ink, pencils, collage and monoprint/gel prints. We cannot accept photography or sculpture. Small elements of either photography or computer-generated images may be included in your mixed media artwork.
- Up to 3 entries are allowed.
- Artwork may be for sale or Not For Sale (NFS)
- Artwork may be of any subject matter - Images do not need to reflect Colorado - but created by Colorado artists!
- Artwork may be traditional or abstract.
- Artwork size: minimum size: 12” x 12”, maximum size: 40” x 40”
- Make sure your name is not visible on the jpg submitted for the juror, if possible.
- All work must be hung using a D-ring and wire securing system. No sawtooth hangers or metal screw eyes are acceptable. Make sure the wire is taught and will not show above the frame when hung.
- Unframed gallery-wrapped canvases 1.5” in depth will be accepted. Edges must be finished/painted.
- Art must be appropriate for all ages viewing the site. The HFAG, college, and gallery may remove images at their discretion.
- Artists will need to be able to drop off and pick up accepted art at the gallery in person.
Submissions - Pay Online:
- Submissions for Heritage Fine Arts Guild members are $30 for 1-3 pieces.
- Submissions for non-members are $50 for 1-3 pieces.
- To become a member go to: Apply and Pay for Membership - HERITAGE FINE ARTS GUILD
- Diptych counts as 2 entries.
- Triptych counts as 3 entries.
- STEP 1: Fill out the form below and follow all the instructions labeled ‘Submit Your Entry Images’.
- STEP 2: Payment is due on the date of submission in Step 2 on submission form. If not paying on-line, mailed-in entry fees are due by a reasonable time after your entry date. If your payment is not received, your work will not be juried.
- Check, or money order should be made payable to the Heritage Fine Arts Guild.
- Mail checks to “This is Colorado” Attn: Carolyn Moerschel; 4367 S. Clarkson Street, Englewood Co, 80113-5855. Phone 303.594.4667
- You will receive two confirmation emails, one for payment and one for your jpg submission(s). If you do not receive a confirmation email from HFAG immediately after your submission, with images of ALL your submitted work, contact Bon Stahlin at [email protected] or Sue Connors at [email protected].
- If you are having trouble submitting your art, please email Bon Stahlin at [email protected] or Sue Connors at [email protected]. Please provide a name and phone number. Describe what challenges you are having.
Invited and Uninvited Notifications:
- On September 9 or 10, 2026 you will receive an email with Invited or Uninvited notification.
- Make sure your email is correct upon submission.
- If you do not receive an email notification by September 10, 2026, at 9:00pm, email Sue Connors at [email protected].
Right to Use of Work:
- Work may be used by HFAG, ACC, and Gallery of the Arts to market the show. The artist will grant the above list royalty-free, nonexclusive, worldwide, and perpetual license to use the work (in its entirety or sampled) for the promotion and/or advancement of the interests of the HFAG and college in print, web, or other formats.
Sales:
- Work may be for sale or not for sale (NFS).
- The Gallery will take 35% commission on all sales. Please price accordingly. Sales go towards the student scholarship fund.
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Step 1: Fill Out the Entry Form
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Step 2: Pay Your Entry Fee
The entry fee is due by the date of submission if paying online. Otherwise by mail on your entry date. If your payment is not received, your work will not be juried.
PAY ONLINE here
(prices are for 1-3 pieces)
Or, you may mail a check made to HFAG to: Carolyn Moerschel 4367 S. Clarkson Street Englewood Co, 80113-5855 |
