Lore

Artworks Center for Contemporary Art (ACCA) in Loveland, Colorado invites artists age 18 and older to submit work for Lore, an international juried exhibition exploring themes of lore and family narratives. Artists are encouraged to reflect on the significance of lore and family narratives, exploring the balance between myth and reality, the transmission of traditions across generations, and the transformative power of storytelling in preserving and shaping collective memory.

Eligible media include painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, fibers, metals, woodworking, ceramics, glass, and sculpture. Ineligible work includes decorated furniture, giclee prints (unless original work, not an edition), candles, pressed flowers, handmade reproductions, and objects made from commercial kits or commercially available plans. Submit up to six high-resolution images of original artworks, a brief artist statement (250 words maximum), and a concise biography (150 words maximum). Entry fee is $35.00. The selection committee will review submissions and select artworks that best reflect the theme and demonstrate artistic excellence.

Selected artists will be notified by email by September 22, 2023. The exhibition will be held at Artworks Center for Contemporary Art from October 13 through December 23, 2023. Artworks must be delivered or shipped by October 6, 2023, and picked up by January 5, 2024. The exhibition will include an opening reception, artist talk (TBD, in person and via video conference), and educational programs.