Own an Original 2013

The City of Littleton Fine Arts Board presents the 48th Annual Own an Original Arts Exhibition, open to Colorado residents only. This competition awards over $1,800 in cash prizes, with the best of show winner receiving a one-person exhibition the following year. Juror: Margaretta Gilboy.

All work must be original, produced in the last three years, and not shown in a Denver area juried show in the last two years. Entrants may submit up to three works of art. Entry fee is $30 (non-refundable). All entries must be available for sale. The Fine Arts Board will charge a 25% commission on the sale price of any artwork sold during the exhibit. Award amounts: Best of Show $1,000, First Place $500, Second Place $250, Third Place $100. Award winners will be notified by phone and introduced at the opening reception.

Deadline for submission is Friday, October 25, 2013 at midnight mountain time. If accepted, artwork must be delivered Thursday, November 14, 2013 between 3pm and 7pm. The exhibition will be on display at the Littleton Museum Fine Arts Gallery from November 22, 2013 to January 12, 2014. The opening reception is November 21, 2013 from 5:30pm to 7pm. Artwork pickup is Monday, January 13, 2014 from 3pm to 7pm only; artwork not picked up at the specified time will be forfeited. Venue: Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup Street, Littleton, CO 80120, 303-795-3950.