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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Online Registration Closes - May 31, at Midnight
You must be a current member of the Longmont Artists’ Guild.
Registration fee is $40 (non-refundable), which includes entry of 3 artworks plus a gift shop table option.
A commission of 35% will be deducted from all sales.
TO REGISTER, LOG IN TO YOUR ACCOUNT FIRST.
Location: Boulder County Fairgrounds, Barn A, 9595 Nelson Rd, Longmont, CO.
Eligibility: Open to all Longmont Artist Guild Members. Membership dues must be current.
Schedule
- Art Show Open Dates: June 7th, 8th & 9th
- Art Delivery Wednesday, June 5th, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm - Early drops off will not be accepted. Please do not arrive before 1 pm!
- Judging Thursday, June 6th - closed to the public and artists.
- Artist Reception Saturday, June 8th from 5 to 8 pm - open to the public.
- Awards Ceremony Saturday, June 8th at 6:30 pm
- Art Pick Up Sunday, June 9th at 4 pm - Early pick-ups will not be allowed! Please do not arrive before 4 pm to pick up your art.
Show Hours:
Friday, June 7th - 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday, June 8th - 8 am - 8 pm
Sunday, June 9th - 10 am - 4 pm
Please read the prospectus carefully for the official entry rules, including artwork size, type, and preparation for hanging and participating in the gift shop. Download here. Before contacting us with questions, please read this document.
Judging
We're excited to have Kenneth Wajda as our judge. Kenneth Wajda is a highly accomplished American photographer with over 30 years of experience in editorial and commercial photography, fine art photography, and teaching. He has worked with numerous clients in various industries, including Google, American Cable Association, and The Times of Trenton. Wajda’s work has been published in books, magazines, and collected by private and corporate art collectors. He is a member of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP), National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), and Colorado Press Association (CPA). Wajda’s educational background includes studying Lighting & Cinematography with Thierry Pathé at New York University. His photographs have been exhibited in galleries and museums throughout the United States.
Award Categories (Ribbons included)
- Judge’s Choice - $100
- Technical Excellence, 1st ($75) 2nd ($50) and 3rd place ($25)
- Shows profound knowledge of the medium.
- Compositional Excellence, 1st ($75) 2nd ($50) and 3rd place ($25)
- Shows profound knowledge of composition.
- Color Excellence, 1st ($75) 2nd ($50) and 3rd place ($25)
- Shows profound knowledge of the use of color.
- Creative Excellence, 1st ($75) 2nd ($50) and 3rd place ($25)
- Demonstrates a unique use of the medium or materials.
- Artistic Achievement, 5 awards, Ribbon only
- Awarded to 5 distinguished artworks at the judge’s discretion
- People’s Choice, Ribbon only
- Public voting throughout the show
Please email the Shows Director, Lara Mann, with any questions about the show.
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Downloadable documents
Special conditions
Thank you for considering entering our art show! Please note that all entries are non-refundable. By submitting this application and payment, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the show prospectus and Artist Agreement. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. We look forward to reviewing your submission! You may contact our shows Director, Lara Mann, at shows@longmontartistsguild.org