Art Calls in Colorado

Niza Knoll Gallery invites artists to submit work for "Have A Seat" a juried exhibition celebrating the creative transformation of everyday chairs into works of functional art. This exhibition explores the chair as both object and canvas—an opportunity for artists to push the boundaries of design, storytelling, and craftsmanship. Open to all artists 18 and older, any type of chair may be used:...

Hosted in the premier, pristine Fillmore Plaza - the center/heart of & gateway into the Cherry Creek North District — an unmatched world renowned and reputable art/cultural venue. A highly selective, upper echelon outdoor fine-art exhibit - showcasing top-tier in/out-of state artists. Live Violin/Piano music both days of the weekend + Fine-catering.

The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies invites artists to exhibit in the Fine Arts and Crafts Festival, held September 19 & 20, 2026 in Bond Park, Estes Park, Colorado. For 50 years, the Festival has provided outstanding artists with a venue to showcase their work. Approximately 100 artists will be accepted after a competitive, anonymous jury process. The Festival is held in mid-September when fall...

Core Art Space would like to see your take on portraying your beloved felines and canines. All media will be considered, except video.

The Gilpin County Arts Association is proud to present our 79th annual juried show prospectus for the summer season of 2026. This prestigious event offers artists across the United States a chance to showcase their talents and compete for a total of $3,500.00 in cash prizes. The show runs from June 6th to August 22nd, 2026, with viewings from 11 am to 6pm Wednesdays through Sundays.

This exhibition invites artists to respond to poetry in its many forms and expressions. Poetry may appear as stanzas, odes, prose poetry, rhymes, lyrics in songs, haiku, sonnets, ballads, free verse, or lyrical writing. It may be structured or unruly, whispered or sung, intimate or expansive. We encourage you to explore poetry through rhythm, repetition, line breaks, silence, metaphor, narrative,...

The Museum of Outdoor Arts announces its 7th Annual National Design and Build Competition, inviting undergraduate students, graduate students, and interdisciplinary teams in art, architecture, landscape architecture, design, and related disciplines to submit conceptual design proposals. This year's theme is "Soundscapes in Structure," challenging participants to design a state-of-the-art...

Experience the Telluride Autumn Classic Fine Arts Festival, an exclusive boutique event located in the beautiful Heritage Plaza of Mountain Village, Colorado. Only 38–44 artists are selected through a careful jury process to ensure a diverse, high-end collection. The festival is free and open to the public, ensuring high foot traffic from both art lovers and car enthusiasts.

The Durango Autumn Arts Festival (DAAF) is celebrating 32 years of presenting fine arts and crafts by makers from around the country while taking place amid the fall colors of historic Durango, Colorado, along East Second Avenue. The DAAF is a fundraising event of the Durango Arts Center (DAC) —the region’s premier nonprofit arts organization serving Durango and the Four Corners. DAAF is ranked...

The Alpine ArtAffair is a beloved outdoor event that brings together artists and art enthusiasts in a vibrant, friendly atmosphere. As a not-for-profit juried show, we are dedicated to supporting the arts and education in our community.

Now in its 46th year, Summerfest features a fabulous selection of gallery-quality fine art and fine crafts chosen by a jury process. This year Summerfest is July 18th from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and July 19th from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, held at Buchanan Field, 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen, CO. Live music, a children's craft area, food trucks, and a cocktail garden round out a spectacular...

The Silverthorne Fine Art Festival will be held at the Silverthorne outlet shopping mall in the Blue Village section, 167 Wildernest Rd, Silverthorne, Colorado. The show is limited to 50 fine artists and craftsmen across 13 categories including ceramics, drawing/printmaking, digital art, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, metal, painting, photography, sculpture, wood, and other. Booth spaces are...

Fraser Valley Arts announces the 5th Annual Plein Air @ Altitude, taking place Saturday August 23rd through Sunday August 31st, 2026. Previous years have juried artists from across the country, sold over 80 paintings, and featured painting locations at private ranches, Winter Park Resort, Grand Lake, and Rocky Mountain National Park. This year includes an artist-centric program with increased...

Hosted in the premier, pristine Fillmore Plaza - the center/heart of & gateway into the Cherry Creek North District — an unmatched world renowned and reputable art/cultural venue, amidst affluent luxury condominiums, shops, and restaurants. A boutique, highly selective, upper echelon outdoor fine-art exhibit - showcasing top-tier in/out-of state artists. Live Violin/Piano music both days of the...

All Weld County high school students (9-12th grade) are invited to enter one piece for free in the art show. Art must be for sale and a 30% art commission applies. Art Awards will be given for top submissions.

Submit your folklor & fantas artwor! And because this is Memento Mori Gallery, we always invite the outsider, the lowbrow, and the macabre. Memento Mori Gallery & Tattoo is a lowbrow/outsider contemporary art gallery located in the 40West Arts District, part of the art walk circuit, and in the same shopping center as Casa Bonita. We get good foot traffic on First Fridays.

The City of Lafayette Arts & Cultural Resources Department is hosting a Call for Entry for Our Journeys to Now exhibit. This group exhibition will feature artwork made by Colorado artists in all types of media, reflecting on local and regional histories.

The Highlands Summer Finale Art Festival is held on the grounds of the Highlands Masonic Lodge in Denver, a venue with prime visibility along one of Denver's busiest streets. All forms of original fine art and fine crafts are welcome, including painting, sculpture, metal, glass, printmaking/drawing, ceramics, mixed media, jewelry, wood, fiber, and photography. The artist must be present to...

The Affordable Arts Festival takes place August 30, 2026 on the campus of Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, Colorado. This competitive juried event invites professional and emerging artists to participate in a consumer-friendly festival where all artwork is priced at $150 or less. The festival will host approximately 170 artists. Proceeds benefit the Foundation at Arapahoe Community...

ColoradoArtShows.com presents Fall Fest in Dillon, a juried fine art and fine craft show taking place during Labor Day weekend in downtown Dillon. The event will accept up to 100 artists and is now 2 days with no show on Monday/Labor Day. All forms of original fine art and fine crafts are welcome, including painting, sculpture, metal, glass, printmaking/drawing, ceramics, mixed media, jewelry,...

The Rocky Mountain National Watermedia (RMNW) exhibition, in its 53rd year, is presented by Center for the Arts Evergreen (CAE) in Evergreen, Colorado. RMNW attracts entrants and jurors from throughout the United States and is regarded as one of the top watermedia exhibitions in the country. This show traditionally offers more than $10,000 in cash awards. Internationally-acclaimed artist Keiko...

Park Hill Fall Arts Fest is held in Denver's historic Park Hill neighborhood at the same location as the June Park Hill Art Festival. The area has a median household income of $98,479, substantially higher than Denver's overall median of $55,128, with 5% of residents earning over $150,000, 10% earning between $100,000 and $150,000, and 20% earning between $60,000 and $100,000. The festival...

Art On The Green is a long-standing, well-loved free fine art festival held at Curtis Park, known for its park setting, engaged audience, live music, food trucks, and strong sense of community.

The 7th Annual Beauty Of Blackness Fine Art Show takes place September 3-6, 2026, Labor Day weekend at The Opera Galleria in Fort Collins, CO. This curated exhibition celebrates the brilliance, depth, and refinement of Black American and Artists of Color. Set in the vibrant heart of Old Town Fort Collins, the show is an exclusive destination for collectors seeking original, investment-worthy...

"Hope is a waking dream" is a multi-part exhibition curated by the Telluride Council for the Arts and Humanities and presented in partnership with the Wilkinson Public Library in Telluride. This exhibition invites artists to explore the transformative yet fleeting nature of hope, and the power it holds to propel us forward. The concept centers on hope as both a source of inspiration and a guiding...

"Hope is a waking dream" is a multi-part exhibition curated by the Telluride Council for the Arts and Humanities and presented in partnership with the Wilkinson Public Library in Telluride. This exhibition invites artists to explore the transformative yet fleeting nature of hope, and the power it holds to propel us forward. The concept centers on hope as both a source of inspiration and a guiding...

This event will take place on Friday, Sept. 11 & Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 and is hosted by the Summit County Arts Council in beautiful Frisco, Colorado. The fall atmosphere at this time of year makes for a superb setting for the 'Arts @ Altitude' show, held in conjunction with Frisco’s annual Fall Fest on Main Street, in Frisco's Historical Park.

The 53rd annual Art in the Park is Northwest Colorado's largest arts festival and a signature summer tradition in Steamboat Springs. This community event brings together art enthusiasts, families, and visitors for a vibrant weekend celebrating hand-made art and hands-on creativity. The festival features up to 130 juried artist vendors, live entertainment, food vendors, and interactive creative...

Art on the Rockies presents Vail Fine Arts August 14, 15, & 16 in Lionshead Village, Vail, Colorado. This is the 7th year exhibiting in the famous Rocky Mountain community of Vail, a lush summer vacation spot for affluent, local, and national buyers. The festival runs Friday through Sunday from 10 am - 5 pm each day, showcasing 60 fine artists from around the country with free admission. All...

The 7th Annual Evergreen Elk & Art Festival is a juried fine art and fine craft show featuring up to 65 artists, scheduled for a September weekend in Evergreen, Colorado, located in the foothills west of the Denver Metro area. Accepted categories include painting, sculpture, metal, glass, printmaking/drawing, ceramics, mixed media, jewelry, wood, fiber, and photography. Artists must submit 4...

This 3-day art festival takes place in Paepcke Park in downtown Aspen, providing great visibility from Main Street in a picturesque environment. Aspen is recognized as one of the most prestigious locations in the United States. The event features 10x10 booth spaces (limited 10x20 double booths available) with show hours Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm. Set-up is Thursday with assigned...

The Fall Arts Invitational at Cheesman Park is held in one of Denver's most prestigious neighborhoods, adjacent to the Cherry Creek district. The event takes place in the scenic, well-maintained park surrounding the walking path. All forms of original fine art and fine crafts are welcome, including painting, sculpture, metal, glass, printmaking/drawing, ceramics, mixed media, jewelry, wood,...

The Keystone River Run Village Art Festival takes place at Keystone Resort, situated at the foot of Loveland Pass and the nearest luxury resort to Denver. The event is hosted in River Run Village at Keystone Resort, directly at the mountain's base, featuring a charming village ambiance with premium hotels, diverse dining options, and upscale retail shops that attract high-end buyers. The...

The Beaver Creek Art Festival combines the vibrant atmosphere of a contemporary town center with the picturesque charm of an alpine village. This event attracts both residents of Vail Valley and weekend visitors in search of unique artistic creations. The festival has been a cherished community event for more than 35 years, taking place at Beaver Creek Village in Avon, CO. The festival spans...

This is a test event for 2025-2026. Participation is open to artists designing and creating original art in various categories. All artwork must be original and created by the artist.

This is a test event for 2025-2026. Participation in ZAPP Test 2025-2026 is open to artists designing and creating original art in various categories. All artwork submitted must be original works of fine art.

The Palisade Art Festival will take place September 27-28, 2026 at Veterans' Memorial Park in Palisade, Colorado, located on the Western Slope just 20 minutes from Grand Junction. The park is situated 2 blocks from downtown Palisade with free parking. Hours are 10am-5pm Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday. Setup is Friday, September 26.

This rolling application is for professional artists seeking regular gallery representation with 5-10 works on hand at fooLPRoof Art Gallery. The gallery's mission is creating exposure for artists and their advancement of recognition in individual fine art practices. Artists working in all mediums are welcomed to apply, including installation art and works that hang from a ceiling. The gallery...

This is a test event for 2025-2026. Participation is open to artists designing and creating original art in various categories. All artwork must be original and created by the artist.

CSU Spur invites artists of all backgrounds and experience levels to submit proposals for solo exhibitions celebrating the intersection of community, sustainability and innovation. They seek compelling works that explore ideas of environmental stewardship, scientific curiosity and the power of local storytelling through art. Exhibition proposals around themes of food, water and health are...