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The 3rd annual Cowgirl Gathering Art Show and Sale will be open to the public from May 12-14th with an optional Quick Draw Event.
Call Open
Feb 15th-March 15th
$25 for first piece, 50% off additional two pieces
CGA Members get your discount code from the Member Space (retroactive discounts not available)
Artists ages 18+ are invited to submit work for consideration for The Cowgirl Gathering Art Show and Sale.
Categories accepted in 2-d and 3-d Media:
Painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, collage, mixed media, glass, fiber, sculpture, digital painting, digital collage, hand fabricated works in precious metal (including jewelry, buckles, boxes.)
Some restrictions apply, see below.
Apply at: https://cowgirl-gathering-2023...
Denice Erway | Gallery Owner
Denice Erway exudes a love for life. When you step inside her Wildfire Gallery on Paseo you immediately feel that energy. Growing up in Oklahoma her time was split between showing her Quarter Horse and her involvement with all things art! These two passions can be seen in the Contemporary Western Art she curates. Denice feels that the career of gallerist is a dream come true. “Bringing great art and great people together is now my life’s work, and I love it! “
WORKS PER ENTRY
Up to 3 works may be submitted per application. One application per artist.
MEDIUM and Size
Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor and Gouache, graphite, colored pencil, oil pastel, soft pastel, photography, printmaking, collage, mixed media, glass, fiber, sculpture, digital painting, digital collage, precious metals.
*2-d work should not exceed 48 inches framed on any side. When submitting work, list the framed size if the work is framed.
*3-d work should not exceed 36 inches in any direction.
*Definition of terms:
Photography- Film or digital photography with the intent to capture what is actually seen or manipulation thereof is done primarily in camera, or basic adjustments done in post production. Images that contain multiple photos taken with different lenses and stitched together, or an image that is heavily edited in post production to significantly add, take away, or distort what was seen goes in the digital collage/digital mixed media category.
Digital Collage/mixed media- Digital work that combines multiple images or types of digital work. For example a photograph that has been manipulated to look like a painting or a photograph that has drawn elements added to it.
Digital Painting- a digital painting does not use a photograph in the work itself. That means all elements are drawn/painted by hand. Photo manipulation is not part of the work.
Limitations
Original work only. Works created referencing another artist's photographs are allowed as long as you have the express permission of the photographer to use their photo for your work.
With the exception of printmaking, photography, sculpture and digital work reproductions/prints are not allowed. In the case of printmaking, photography, and digital work the print must be part of a limited edition, no open edition works accepted. All prints must be signed and numbered.
For works in precious metal all aspects must be hand-forged and hand-engraved.
There are no limits based on year made, but artwork should be indicative of your current style.
*No AI work in any form (niether in part, nor or in whole) is accepted. By applying to this show you are agreeing not to submit AI generated work. If you submit work that is in part or in whole AI generated, you agree to pay a $5000 breach of contract fee. By submitting your application you agree to this term.
ACCEPTED FINISHES
Works on stretched canvas must be framed or have neatly finished sides. Artwork that is not finished neatly will not be accepted.
Works on paper must be framed and matted.
Photographs and digital paintings must be printed on high quality, fine art paper; no canvas, metal, wood, etc.. If photography is part of a collage or mixed media piece, nontraditional printing surfaces are allowed.
All 2-d work must have a wire hanger.
Artwork is assessed upon arrival. Work that is not finished neatly and does not follow the above rules will not be placed in the show.
PHOTO REQUIREMENTS
For 2-D works submit the following for each work:
For 3-D works and precious metal submit the following for each work:
Technical Notes:
PRICING
Artwork submitted for consideration must be a minimum of $300.
SALE TERMS
DELIVERY | SHIPPING | Pickup
Delivery of artwork is Monday, May 8th 10:00-4:30, Tuesday May 9th 10:00-4:30, and Wednesday May 10th 10AM- 11AM at the APHA headquarters, located at 122 E Exchange Ave Suite 420, Fort Worth, TX 76164
In some situations shipping may be available. Shipping both ways is paid for by the artist. Shipped artwork must be fully insured, and include a return shipping label if the artist will not be able to pick up unsold work.
Artwork that needs return shipping must include a return shipping label. **Wall-hangable artwork that needs return shipping must be shipped using an art shipping box that hinges open and is supported with foam such as the ones found at https://airfloatsystems.com/strongbox or https://www.uline.com/BL_2356/Deluxe-Artwork-Shippers
**Shipped artwork that needs return shipping but does not follow this protocol will become the property of Cowgirl Artists of America.
Artwork must be picked up between 5:00 PM- 6:00 PM Sunday, May 14th and 10AM-3PM Monday May 15th. Artwork not picked up during this time (unless being shipped) will become the property of Cowgirl Artists of America. Sometimes alternative arrangements can be made but these must be made in writing and agreed to by all parties in advance.
Application Deadline: March 15th, 2023
All application materials must be submitted by March 15th. Fees will not be refunded for incomplete applications.
Jury Process: March 17th-23rd
Acceptance Notifications: April 1st
Acceptance status will be sent to all applicants.
Signed Contract Due: April 7th
Delivery of work: May 8-10th
Opening Reception May 12 (5PM-8PM)
Show Open: May 12-14
Quick Draw: May 13-14
Pick up work: May 14th 5 PM-6PM and May 15th 10AM-3PM
Payments sent by June 14th.
Location: APHA headquarters, located at 122 E Exchange Ave Suite 420, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Artists participating in the show may also take part in the Quick Draw competition.
Since the Quick Draw takes place on the sidewalk (weather permitting) it is a great way to make contacts, be seen, and direct people to the exhibition. The Quick Draw will take place Saturday and Sunday May 13th and 14th*, with participating artists rotating through shifts. Artists will have 6 hours to complete their work, but may start their work (up to 20%) beforehand.
More details to be announced.
Quick Draw Slots will be available on May 12th as well.
If accepted, artists must sign and return the artist agreement by April 7th.
