Call for Entries
Local and Regional Art Show Liaison for AQuA — Sherida Warner
Eye Love Fruita Juried Art Show Call for Artists
LOCATION: Fruita Branch Library
324 N. Coulson Street, Fruita, CO 81521
See details at https://mesacountylibraries.org/eyelovefruita/
IMPORTANT DATES
- Entry deadline: 8 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2026
- Show dates: May 29 – July 16, 2026
- Artist notification via email: May 19 – 20, 2026
ELIGIBILITY
- Exhibition is competitive and open to artists 16 years of age and older residing in Mesa County, Colorado.
- Two-dimensional fine art, including photography and computer-generated work, will be accepted (see AI statement below).
- Art must be ready for hanging and framed dimensions cannot exceed 30” x 42” or weigh more than 40 lbs. Work must be display-ready with a secure wire hanger and if subject to damage must be under glass or plexiglass.
- Artists may submit two entries by digital image for consideration.
- Juror will have final authority to define an acceptable entry.
1st Place – $500
2nd Place – $300
3rd Place – $200
3rd Place – $200
Other Opportunities
- Linda Beach led a discussion at our October 2025 meeting about how to get your work “out there”. Read here handout and tips here.
- Year long opportunities at Confluence Studios at 660 White Avenue. Multiple curated shows throughout the year including the Annual fall Uncommon Threads show. See Calendar | Confluence Studios (imconfluencestudios.com)AQuA has a group membership under which members of AQuA can purchase $15 group membership. See Memberships | Confluence Studios (imconfluencestudios.com)
- Artist in Residence Program through Mesa County Libraries, which provides studio space in the 970West Studio near the Central Library. The 14-week residency is for growth and development while engaging with the community through presentations, workshops and open studio hours. Visit mesacountylibraries.org for more information.
- Culture Fest Juried Art Show is annually held in October at the Central Library in downtown Grand Junction. Two pieces of artwork can be submitted at no charge and can be for sale. Submission deadline is to be announced for 2025. This show is sponsored by Friends of the Mesa County Libraries. mesacountylibraries.org.
- Annual Lavender Festival Artwork. Colorado Artis from around the industry enter for a chance to showcase their work during this event. Don’t miss your opportunity. Festival Artwork : Lavender Association of Colorado (coloradolavender.org)
National online calls:
- ARTISTS ONLINE BIZ: Various calls for entry.
http://www.artistsonline.biz/call_for_entries/craft_show.htm - CaFe’ FIBER ART INTERNATIONAL: Various Calls for entry: CaFÉ (callforentry.org)
- FIBER ARTS CALLS FOR ENTRY: Various calls/ongoing calls in fiber and other media.
http://fiberartcalls.blogspot.com - FIBER ARTS CALENDARS: Various calls for entry.
http://fiberarts.org/calenda
