Call For Artists

The Golden Triangle Museum District is seeking artists to participate in our 3rd annual Denver Plein Air Arts Festival. Artists are invited to paint on location in the Golden Triangle on one or more days from September 5-21.

Artists may submit one or more pieces up to 30" x 40" on canvas/board/panel or watercolor paper for official festival stamping between September 5-21 at stamping locations including the Byers-Evans House Museum, Native American Trading Company, Gallery 1261, Patron's Art and Framing and Michele Mosko Fine Art.

Participating in the event from September 5-21 is free and open to all artists and all media. Artists may paint at any location within the boundaries of the golden triangle (between Speer, Colfax and Lincoln). The following venues have given permission to artists to paint on their grounds: Denver Art Museum's Acoma Plaza and Martin Plaza, Byers-Evans House Museum and more.

Artists have the option of entering one or more pieces (no limit) completed during the event into the juried competition ($10 per entry). Judged by Jill Rosentrater, director of Art in Public Places with the Colorado Council of Arts, Rose Fredrick, writer and curator of Coors Western Art Exhibit and Dean Sobel, director of the Clyfford Still Museum. Cash and prizes will be awarded. Accepted works will be exhibited at The Denver Public Library, 7th floor from Nov 10 - Dec 31, 2009. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, Nov 10 from 6-9 pm.

Two categories, professional and emerging, will be featured in the juried competition. Participants wishing to enter the juried contest should email images between September 22 - 30 to info@gtmd.org. Applicants will be charged a $10 entry fee per piece, payable via check or credit card.

Sept 4	First Friday kick off at GTMD galleries, 5-9 pm
Sept 5	First Day of Paint Out
Sept 8	16th Street Mall Paint Out
Sept 10	Colorado Governor's Mansion Paint Out
Sept 12	13th Avenue of the Arts (DAM 2nd floor patio) Paint Out
Sept 16	State Capital/Civic Center Park Paint Out
Sept 21	Grant Humphrey's Mansion Paint Out
Sept 22-30	Submit images to info@gtmd.org for Juried Competition
Oct 30-31	Deliver accepted, framed artwork to Gallery 1261
Nov 10	Opening Reception at the Denver Public Library, 5-9 pm
Dec 31	Final Day of Exhibition

Resources:

Refreshment Station:
Byers-Evans House Museum Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm
Refresh yourself with water, juice, fruit, energy bars, yogurt, cookies and hot water for tea or coffee.

Stamping Locations:
Byers-Evans House Museum, Mon-Sat, 10 am – 4pm | Map
Gallery 1261 Tue-Sat, 11 am – 6 pm | Map
Native American Trading Company, Tue-Fri, 10 am – 5 pm; Sat, 11 am - 4 pm | Map
Patron’s Art and Framing Wed-Sat, 10 am – 5:30 pm | Map

Artist Specials!

American Art Collector
Southwest Art
Fine Art Connoisseur

Please complete the following information if you would like to participate in the Paint Out between Sept 5-21 in the golden triangle.

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Sept 8th	16th Street Mall Paint Out
	Take in all the hustle and bustle of the most popular street in Denver. Tourists, locals, and downtown business commuters walk the pedestrian only street lined with shops, restaurants and specialty stores. There will be plenty of scenic spots to paint one of Denver’s most traveled and visited street!
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Sept 10th	Colorado’s Governor’s Mansion Paint Out
	This location is one of DPAAF’s most prestigious spots. Space is limited so only the first 50 artist to register for this location will be invited! We are also planning on a private exhibition inside the mansion sometime in early 2010! Don’t miss this great opportunity to paint one of the most private and beautiful mansions in Colorado!
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Sept 12th	13th Avenue of the Arts Paint Out
	13th Avenue of the Arts is one Denver's most artistically and architecturally rich areas. Historical landmarks, museums, and houses are just a few subjects in the area. Artists will have the option to paint places like the Byers-Evans House Museum, the Molly Brown House, and the Kirkland Museum along with the darting corners of the DAM and the funky boxes of the Denver Public Library. Also included in this paint out location is the 2nd floor of The Denver Art Museum patio. The Acoma Plaza is one of Denver's most visited plazas and all artists will have the chance to make their own interpretation of it!
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Sept 16th	State Capital / Civic Center Park Paint Out
	This area is one of Denver’s most celebrated areas. The classical architecture of the Park along with the famous Golden Domed Capital creates the most well known Denver landscape! This prized spot is one of the most high traffic areas as well as the prime location for all festivals and events in Denver. (Taste of Colorado, Gay Pride Day, etc) A must do for all artists looking to capture Denver!
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Sept 21st	Grant Humphrey’s Mansion Paint Out
	We saved the best for last! This architectural gem is one of Denver’s most beautiful sites. “The Grants' Beaux- Arts mansion is an exuberant mixture of elements, combining a brick facade with terra cotta balustrades, projecting balconies and 20 foot columns.” A highlighted spot for many corporate and private events, this mansion will be one of our most popular paint out locations!
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