Are you an artist between the ages of 15 and 30? Do you live in or near Durango, CO? This contest is for you!
The theme is Transformation.
The Butterfly Collective aims to help artists at all stages of their careers to share their art with the world and reach their full creative potential- to “transform” into a better version of themselves.
We invite you to interpret the meaning of transformation in your own way. How would you like to transform yourself, or the world? What stages of transformation have you already experienced? What is changing for you right now? Think big or small, personal or cultural, literal or abstract- we would love to see the direction you take!
Requirements:
Media: Any two or three dimensional medium will be accepted. If you would like to submit a video, performance piece or any other art form involving sound or movement please reach out to Sarah House (email shouse1197@comcast.net) to see if we can make it work.
Size: Please keep two dimensional work within 32” x 24”. Please have the work framed and wired for hanging. Three dimensional work should be no taller than 36” and no wider than 24”.
Information: Please provide the title, dimensions and medium of your work. We would also like a one-paragraph reflection on how you express the idea of “transformation” in the piece and how that is significant for you.
Free Workshop:
Join us at Create! Art and Tea on Tuesday, March 7, 5:30-7 pm for a workshop with Heather Martinez, a local artist, educator, and graphic facilitator.
Heather will guide you in writing a BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) statement. Find the words to express your artwork whether you meet someone at an art show or networking event, need to write an artist statement, or want to optimize your social media profile.
All contest entrants are invited to participate for free! The cost is $55 for anyone else who would like to join.
Questions about the workshop? Email heather@heathermartinez.com
Jurying:
A panel of local artists will vote to select first, second and third place. Our panel of jurors includes:
Heather Freeman- A joyful, lively abstract artist and co-coordinator of the Durango Open Studio Tour. - https://www.heatherfreeman.studio/
Cindy Atchison- An experienced graphic designer and painter of vivid, geometric landscapes, co-coordinator of the Durango Open Studio tour - https://www.cindyatchison.com/
Kathryn Waggener- Executive director of the Durango Creative District and board member of the Butterfly Collective.
Bekah Kolbe- A gallerist, art writer and entrepreneur, and director of the Butterfly Collective.
Cash prizes:
First place: $250
Second Place: $150
Third Place: $50
Display and Opening:
All submissions will be shown at Create Art and Tea, located at 1015 Main Ave in downtown Durango, from March 30th through April 2nd, 2023.
An opening reception will take place on Thursday, March 30th from 5-8 pm.
Dropoff Location: Create! Art and Tea, 1015 Main Ave Durango, CO 81301
Please bring your work to the gallery between 4 and 6 pm on March 29th. If you need to arrange another time please reach out at the email address below.
Deadline: March 21st 2023
Please register through the link below so we can make sure we have space for your work!
Email Sarah House at shouse1197@comcast.net with questions! I would love to hear from you!
