Small Matters 2024

Small Matters is a national juried exhibition hosted by the 437Co Art Gallery at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado. The exhibition is open to all US-based artists 18 years of age and older working in 2D and 3D media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, graphic and digital art, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, fiber, glass, and metal arts. Entries must be original works created within the last five years and not previously exhibited at the CMU Art Gallery. Artists may submit up to three works with a $35 entry fee. Works must not exceed 12" in any direction, arrive exhibition-ready, and 3D works must not weigh more than 30 lbs. 2D works must be complete with hanging wire.

Accepted works will be exhibited at 437Co in downtown Grand Junction from December 2, 2024, to January 28, 2025. The exhibition will be juried by Adam Hawk, head of the Digital Fabrication & Design area at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he teaches Blacksmithing, Jewelry, and Metalsmithing. Cash awards totaling $1,000 will be given: Best of Show ($500), 1st Place ($300), and 2nd Place ($200). The Best of Show winner will receive a solo exhibition opportunity at the CMU 437Co Art Gallery in Fall 2025 or 2026. All accepted works must remain in the custody of 437Co Art Gallery for the duration of the exhibition.