15th Annual Art on the Streets

Art on the Streets is a yearlong outdoor art exhibition and competition showcasing works by artists from across the nation in downtown Colorado Springs. The 15th annual exhibition is juried by Blake Milteer, Museum Director and Curator of American Art at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. Selected artwork will be exhibited throughout the 40-square-block downtown district, with the majority of pieces clustered in the busiest 10 to 15 block core, running through May 2014.

Artists may enter up to two works with a suggested minimum dimension of 3 feet, vertical or horizontal, scaled to outdoor spaces. Work samples should include 1-4 images. The entry fee is $25. Submissions must include full contact information, narrative description of artwork (title, medium, dimensions in feet, price), current professional resume, two-paragraph maximum artist's statement, and installation plan. All submissions must be made in digital format through CaFE at www.callforentry.org by 5:00 p.m. MST on March 4, 2013.

Awards include First Prize $15,000, Second Prize $7,500, and Third Prize $2,500. Each selected artist receives a $750 honorarium for installation assistance plus two nights complementary lodging for attendance at the VIP party and opening reception. Selection notification occurs March 15, 2013, with the artist reception June 20, 2013 and opening reception and presentation of awards June 21, 2013. Installation occurs mid-May through mid-June. Each selected artist is responsible for delivering and installing their work. AOTS provides insurance, publicity and assistance in sales; artists agree to a 25 percent commission payable to Community Ventures, Inc. Approximately 8-12 pieces typically comprise the show. Artistic quality is the primary criteria, with emphasis on durability, safety, and quality of art suitable for outdoor display.