"This is Colorado" 2025
A Juried Art Exhibition for All Colorado Artists
Hosted by the Heritage Fine Art Guild
& Colorado Gallery of the Arts at ACC
In person and virtual exhibition
Show Dates September 3 - September 25, 2025
Reception & Awards at the gallery September 4, 2025 5-7pm
Awards at 6pm
Colorado Gallery of the Arts
Arapahoe Community College
5900 S. Santa Fe Dr. Littleton, CO 80120
Gallery hours: Mon – Fri 9am-5pm, Thur 9am-7pm,
Sat, Sept 6, 12-3pm
Awards at 6pm
Colorado Gallery of the Arts
Arapahoe Community College
5900 S. Santa Fe Dr. Littleton, CO 80120
Gallery hours: Mon – Fri 9am-5pm, Thur 9am-7pm,
Sat, Sept 6, 12-3pm
Online show will open to the public at our website September 6, 2025
Our Show Juror: Christian Dore
Born in Kent, England - Christian Dore spent most of his childhood living abroad. At the age of 13 he returned home to settle in the small village of Shorne in Kent. At 18 years of age he was accepted into the Kent Institute of Art and Design before continuing his education at the prestigious Bournemouthe and Poole College of Art.
His career began as a motion graphic artist for the BBC as well as MTV and Nickelodeon. After accepting a designers position and moving to the Colorado foothills it was here that Dore’s work evolved into the work that is owned in private collections throughout the world.
Dore’s work explores the impressions of the lush environment around him. He takes the expressive qualities of color and mixes them with a somewhat whimsical narrative to capture his feelings. Dore’s flurry of abstract forms are by no means frenetic and each painting manages to convey a serene moment in time, a tranquil calm. The relentless build up of texture is intentional to convey that of sound and movement whilst meshing nature into his own distinctive style.
His career began as a motion graphic artist for the BBC as well as MTV and Nickelodeon. After accepting a designers position and moving to the Colorado foothills it was here that Dore’s work evolved into the work that is owned in private collections throughout the world.
Dore’s work explores the impressions of the lush environment around him. He takes the expressive qualities of color and mixes them with a somewhat whimsical narrative to capture his feelings. Dore’s flurry of abstract forms are by no means frenetic and each painting manages to convey a serene moment in time, a tranquil calm. The relentless build up of texture is intentional to convey that of sound and movement whilst meshing nature into his own distinctive style.
SUBMISSION DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS:
GOOD NEW ARTISTS!
‘This Is Colorado’ 2025’s submission window has been extended until Friday, August 8 at midnight.
So slow down, no rush to finish up those last few strokes. You now have time to complete your masterpiece!
Acceptance notifications will now go out on Wednesday, August 13. All other dates remain the same.
Please read the important submission details below carefully to have a successful entry by using the form and payment sections below.
The show runs from September 3-25, 2025 at the Gallery of the Arts at ACC. We are very excited to have acclaimed artist Christian Dore as our juror this year. Don’t mis out on this wonderful show!
So slow down, no rush to finish up those last few strokes. You now have time to complete your masterpiece!
Acceptance notifications will now go out on Wednesday, August 13. All other dates remain the same.
Please read the important submission details below carefully to have a successful entry by using the form and payment sections below.
The show runs from September 3-25, 2025 at the Gallery of the Arts at ACC. We are very excited to have acclaimed artist Christian Dore as our juror this year. Don’t mis out on this wonderful show!
- Submissions will be July 28 - August 8, 2025 - made through the Heritage Fine Art Guild Website below.
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Important Show Dates:
- July 28 - August 8, 2025 The submission site is open - closes on August 1
- August 2-5, 2025 Jurying of Artwork
- August 13, 2025 Accepted and Unaccepted emails sent out
- September 2, 2025 Drop off accepted art at the gallery 9am-11am
- September 4, 2025 Reception 5pm-7pm, Awards at 6pm
- September 6, 2025 Online show opens at heritage-guild.com
- September 25, 2025 Last Day of Exhibit
- September 26, 20253 Pick up art at 9am-10am
Submission Details:
- You must name your image files with the following format: lastname-firstname-title-media-size-price.jpg (example: Connors-S-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.
- Images of submitted artwork should be in jpg format -- 3Mb max (larger sizes may not upload)
- Art media accepted – 2D original drawing, painting and mixed media.
- 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.
- No photographs. No computer-generated images. Small elements of either may be included in your artwork.
- Artwork minimum size: 8” x10”
- Artwork maximum size: 40” x40”
- Make sure your name is not visible to the juror if at all possible
- Crop your image before you upload it -- Do not show the frame in the picture
- Make sure the contrast and color look correct
- Make sure the image is 'online display ready'
- All work must be hung using a D-ring and wire securing system. No sawtooth hangers or metal screw eyes are acceptable.
- Gallery-wrapped canvases are accepted - i.e. 1.5" depth. 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.
- Artist will need to be able to drop off accepted art at the gallery in person.
- If you are having trouble submitting your art to this site, please email Sue Connors at [email protected]. Please provide a name and phone number. Describe what challenges you are having.
Accepted and Unaccepted Notifictions:
- On August 6, you will receive an email with accepted or unaccepted notification
- Make sure your email is correct upon submission.
- If you do not receive an email notification by Aug 13, 10pm, email Sue Connors at [email protected].
Submission Fee - 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
- Diptych counts as 2 entries.
- Triptych counts as 3 entries.
- 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 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. Clarckson Street, Englewood Co, 80113-5855. Phone 303.594.4667
Right to Use of Work:
Work may be used by HFAG, ACC, and Gallery 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.
- 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. Clarckson Street Englewood Co, 80113-5855 |
