SHOW ENTRY GUIDELINES

ELIGIBILITY
All work must remain on exhibit for the duration of the exhibit. No artwork may be exhibited that has previously been shown in our gallery or any other Colorado Springs area gallery. All work submitted must have been finished within two years of intake dates. Exhibition Contract must be filled out completely when artwork is delivered. All artwork must be physically present at time of submission.

CONTENT
Works are juried into shows based on relevancy to the call for entries applied for. We encourage artists to research the theme of each call and decide how to uniquely interpret it using their own skillset, style, and medium. Cottonwood Center for the Arts reserves the right to not display every piece submitted. Cottonwood is not accepting acrylic pours for our calls for entries at this time, unless the pour technique is incorporated with an additional element or technique in the piece. Cottonwood also does not accept giclée prints of original artwork made in a medium other than digital art or photography, unless it is incorporated with an additional element or technique in the piece.

ENTRY FEES
The fee for entering artwork is $30 total for up to 3 works per person, per show. Intake fees are non-refundable, whether your work is juried in or not.

PRESENTATION AND DISPLAY
Upon delivery, artwork should be exhibit ready, appropriately framed if necessary (ideally in a minimal, black frame unless a different style is intentionally chosen to enhance the meaning/content of the art), appropriately mounted if necessary, ready to hang with D-rings or eye hooks with wire designed for the weight of the piece. The back of each piece must be labeled with name of artist, title, medium and price. No tabletop frames will be accepted for hanging. Sawtooth hangers, french cleats, and D-rings without wire will not be accepted unless prior approval has been obtained from our team.

COMMISSIONS
In the event of sales during the exhibit, the artist will receive 70% of retail price (set by the artist) and the Gallery will retain a 30% commission. All sales will be conducted through Cottonwood, who will collect purchase price and Colorado sales tax. Payment from sales will be made to the artist no later than 30 days of exhibition closing. All work displayed in our main galleries MUST be for sale.

SHIPPING AND DELIVERY
Unless otherwise noted, all works are to be submitted for jurying at Cottonwood Center for the Arts on the intake days listed on the specific entry form for that call. Artist is responsible for transit of artwork to and from Cottonwood Center for the Arts. Upon delivery, artwork should be exhibit-ready, appropriately framed if necessary, appropriately mounted if necessary, and ready to hang. No tabletop frames will be accepted for hanging. If artwork must be shipped, please use a reusable container. Work must be professionally packed for safe shipping. Use screws to secure container together if shipping in wooden crates. Works must arrive on or before the show’s listed intake dates. Shipped work must have a prepaid insured return label. Do not ship glass. Work is to be picked up by date listed for each show. Unless prior arrangements have been made, any work not picked up within 30 days of show closure becomes property of Cottonwood.

LIABILITY
Cottonwood assumes no liability for theft, loss, fire, or destruction of any kind to any and all exhibited artwork, storage crates, or other related items, however caused throughout the duration of the show. By signing the Exhibition Contract, the artist acknowledges an understanding and agreement with the Cottonwood Center for the Arts exhibition policy and requirements.

If you have questions about our display guidelines, please reach out to our gallery director: curation@cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com