Moore Inspired: Contemporary Responses to Henry Moore

Denver Botanic Gardens invites artists to submit artworks for consideration for the juried exhibition "Moore Inspired: Responses to Henry Moore." The show is one of multiple programs offered in conjunction with the landmark exhibition of monumental works by internationally acclaimed sculptor Henry Moore (1898-1986), Moore in the Gardens. Moore Inspired will display contemporary artists' responses to the forms and styles of Henry Moore's artwork. Moore was primarily inspired by the human figure and incorporated influences from African, pre-Columbian, and Oceanic cultural traditions. He also drew from natural forms such as bones, pebbles, and shells that informed the abstracted and amorphic qualities in his work. Moore's use of plaster and clay maquettes to capture line and gesture may also inspire artists submitting to this call.

Two-dimensional artworks in a range of media and small three-dimensional works will be selected. Smaller 3-D works will be displayed within a locked glass display case with a solid back, viewable primarily from the front. The maximum dimensions for the 3-D artworks case are 60 x 90 x 18"; ideally smaller works will be placed on glass shelves within this case. The exhibit will be mounted in the indoor Gates Garden Court gallery area. The show will be juried by the Denver Botanic Gardens Exhibitions & Art Department. Open to artists residing in Colorado.

Entry fee is $25 for up to 5 images. Submit 1-5 images total. Exhibition dates: May 29 - August 1, 2010.