Metro State Creates Spring 2013 Virtual Incubator and Exhibition

The Center for Innovation (CFI) at Metropolitan State University of Denver announces MetroState Creates, a virtual incubator and juried exhibition for members of the Colorado Creative Industries community. The program provides guidance in business plan creation, accounting, finance, marketing, planning and implementation, with a juried show offering showroom space.

Eligibility: The virtual incubator is open to all members of the Colorado Creative Industries community (must be 18 years or older) who have a registered business. The juried show is open to all members of the Colorado Creative Community (must be 18 years or older). Both opportunities are limited to high quality creative works from Colorado Creative Enterprises or professions. All submissions must be non-offensive to a general audience of all ages and for sale. Exhibition runs January 21, 2013 through May 17, 2013.

Submission Requirements: Applications must be submitted by January 16, 2013 to www.callforentry.org. Applicants must complete an online application form with an artist/design statement (not to exceed 1000 characters) and artist biography, submit up to 5 images with captions including year, media, dimensions, and preferred display method, and provide a current résumé (not to exceed 3 pages or 3000 characters). Virtual incubator applicants must answer two additional questions. Entry fee is $20.00. Selected participants will be notified by January 18, 2013. Virtual incubator clients pay a monthly membership fee of $49 (minimum 4 months) and a 30% commission on sales. Juried participants pay a 50% commission on sales. The Center for Innovation provides insurance coverage up to $500 in value; works worth more must be self-insured. Contact: Sara Tobias, 303-352-7274 or [email protected].