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• July's a Poppin' Art Show

  • Start
    Thursday, July 04, 2024
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    11:00 AM
  • End
    Saturday, July 27, 2024
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    4:00 PM

  

  
  

  July’s a Poppin’ is an open-themed art show judged by Pueblo artist Joe Cawlfield.

  Come in, cool off, and enjoy the work of some of Colorado’s most amazing artists Thursday – Monday from 11am – 4pm, at the 3^rd Street Gallery, in beautiful downtown Westcliffe.

  
  

  
  

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• Watercolor II with Julie Hutslar

  • When
    Tuesday, July 16, 2024
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    3rd St. Art Gallery

  

  (Dawn Valley, watercolor, Julie Hutslar)

  Your pass to Free Creative Mentor-Led Art Experiences!
  

  Watercolor II class with Julie Hutslar is a continuation of out Library/SAG collaboration for 55+ people. This class is already full.
  

  All experiences welcome!
  

  Location: 3rd St. Gallery, 59000 N. Highway 69, Westcliffe, CO 81252. 1st Floor, Handicap Access.
  

  Time: Tuesday July 8th, 10am-12pm

  Cost: Free

  Reservation: Reserve your space @ www.westcusterlibrary.org or call (719)783-9138
  

  
  

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• For the Love of Animals - Intake

  • Start
    Sunday, July 28, 2024
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    11:00 AM
  • End
    Monday, July 29, 2024
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    3:00 PM
  • Location
    3rd Street Gallery

   

  We are excited to invite you to enter “For the Love of Animals”! While we will not turn away artwork in any them, only animal-themed works will be eligible for judging and prizes.

  By popular demand, Sangres Art Guild and Wet Mountain Animal Welfare collaborate in presenting “For the Love of Animals”, judged by internationally recognized pencil artist Andy Mast.

  1^st Place: $150

  2^nd Place $100

  50% of gallery commissions on the sale of artworks in the show will go to Wet Mountain Animal Welfare, our local animal rescue.

  Welcoming visual art in all mediums and styles, open to both member and non-members, and artists of all skill-levels.

  Enter up to 3 pieces. Entry fee (per piece) $8 members, $16 non-members. Full Prospectus coming soon.

  Membership is $35/year and includes benefits beyond reduced entry fees.

  Intake:  July 28 & 29 11am – 3pm

  Show runs: August 1 - 31

  Reception: August 3, 4 -6pm, with wine and hors d’oeuvres

  Judge Andy Mast

  PROSPECTUS

  This is an “Open” (No Theme) art show. All subjects and all 2D & 3D mediums are welcomed. You do NOT have to be a member to enter. Open to artists of all skill levels.

  Judge: Andy Mast – Pencil Artist

  Awards: 1^st Place $150, 2^nd Place $100.

  Any subject matter will be accepted, but only animal-themed works will be included in the judging.

  For the Love of Animals is an Art Show and Benefit for Wet Mountain Animal Welfare (WMAW). 50% of commissions go to WMAW. Artists may elect, but are not required, to donate their portion of sales to WMAW. Pieces for which artist portion of sales are to be donated will be labelled as such for the show and reception after judging takes place.

  INTAKE: Sunday & Monday, July 28 & 29, from 11am to 3pm.

  LOCATION: The 3^rd Street Gallery, 59000 N. Highway 69, Westcliffe, CO 81252.

  REQUIRED FORMS: Intake form, waivers, and ID Tags for entries. All forms available at gallery & online.

  INTAKE FEES PER ENTRY: Member: $8, Non-member: $16

  AWARDS: 1^st Place - $150, 2^nd Place - $100.

  SHOW DATES: August 1 – August 31. Thursday thru Monday, 11am to 4pm.

  OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, August 3, 4pm to 6pm, with Wine and Hors d’oeuvres.

  PICK UP: Sunday & Monday, September 1 & 2, 11am to 3pm

  PROMOTION: We recommend photographing your artwork before framing. Email your image files to socialmedia@sagboard.org.

  Image files must be sent as attachments (not in the body of the email), with filenames in the following format: Title, medium, by Artist Name.jpg. For example, “Right at Home, photography, by Sandra Dalton.jpg”. It is important that you name your files correctly, including the commas and capitalization of your name.

  THEME: This is an “Open” (No Theme) show.

  ELIGIBILITY:

  ·       Open to artists of all ages, Sangres Art Guild members and non-members.

  ·       Artworks accepted in 2D and 3D in all mediums.

  SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

  ·       Each artist may submit up to 3 pieces.

  ·       The same artwork cannot be entered more than once during the 2024 season except for the Calendar Show, APW, and Holiday Show.

  ·       Attach ID Tags to the back or bottom of each entry: Name, Title, Medium, Price.

  ·       Artwork must be original, no reproductions.

  ·       Artist must own copyright or permission to use all resource materials.

  ·       All 2-D artwork must be properly wired for hanging. Sawtooth hangers are not accepted. To learn how: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdU0B8ov2Z0

  ·       All 2-D artwork must be framed or have finished edges.

  ·       Unframed gallery-wrapped canvases must be at least 1.25′′ deep with no exposed canvas fasteners and have finished edges such as a painted edge.

  ·       Standard 3/4” deep canvases must be framed.

  ·       All artwork on paper must be under glass, plexiglass, or suitably protected.

  ·       SAG reserves the right to refuse entry during the hanging of the show due to size and space limitations. Artist will be notified and a refund for that piece will be given.

  ·       SAG reserves the right to jury out artwork which fails to meet the SUBMISSION GUIDELINES.

  SHOW RULES:

  ·       Entries must be for sale during the length of show.

  ·       SAG retains commissions at 30% for members and 40% for non-members.

  ·       Artists must leave artwork for the full length of a show except if it is purchased. Changing or removing unsold art during the exhibit is prohibited.

  ·       Work that is sold may be replaced with other artwork upon approval.

  ·       Artist must advise the staff if artwork is to be picked up by another party.

  ·       Artwork not accepted for an exhibit must be picked up within 7 days of notification unless arrangements are made with the gallery.

  ·       Artwork left beyond 30 days at the end of the exhibit becomes the property of the Sangres Art Guild.

  CONTACT

  Show Committee: Sandi Dalton, (719) 695-0092,

  sdalton@sagboard.org.

  LIABILITY

  Neither 3rd Street Art Gallery nor Sangres Art Guild accepts any liability for artwork associated with this show and sale. Artists must carry their own insurance.

  
  

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• Unkinking the Creative Hose

  • When
    Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    3rd St. Art Gallery

  

  (Spring in the High Mountains, watercolor, Julie Hutslar)
  

  Unkinking the Creative Hose: Using release techniques and watercolor painting to 'Improve your creative flow'.
  

  Location: 3rd St. Art Gallery, 59000 N. Highway 69, Westcliffe, CO 81252
  

  Time: Tuesday August 20th, 10am-3pm

  Cost: $95
  

  Reservation: Contact Julie (208)597-6309 or julie@jrhutslar.com

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Lorenzo Chavez's 2-Day Workshop

  • Start
    Friday, September 06, 2024
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  • End
    Saturday, September 07, 2024
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Meet at 3rd St Art Gallery

  Register

  
  

  Lorenzo Chavez
  2 Day Plein Air Workshop $250

  Friday, Sept 6 - Meet at 3rd Street Gallery at 8:45 am, caravan to
  local site.
  Sat, Sept 7 - Meet at 3rd Street Gallery at 8:45 am, caravan
  to local site.

  End time depends on Lorenzo, you, how it’s going and the
  weather, but likely around 4-5pm
  Prepare for any weather as it could change!
  Bring hat, sunscreen, water, lunch and/or snacks.

  FineArt@Lorenzochavez.com
  

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• Alla Prima Westcliffe 2024

  • Start
    Sunday, September 08, 2024
  • End
    Friday, September 13, 2024
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Local Sites

  Register

  There will be optional painting sites offered to you along with a vast array of natural vistas you can discover!
  

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• Haunting Images - Intake

  • Start
    Sunday, September 29, 2024
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    11:00 AM
  • End
    Monday, September 30, 2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    3rd Street Gallery

  
  

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• In the Mood for Art - Intake

  • Start
    Sunday, October 27, 2024
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • End
    Monday, October 28, 2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    3rd Street Gallery

  
  

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• Unkinking the Creative Hose

  • When
    Wednesday, October 30, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    3rd St. Art Gallery

  

  (Spring in the High Mountains, watercolor, Julie Hutslar)
  

  Unkinking the Creative Hose: Using release techniques and watercolor painting to 'Improve your creative flow'.
  

  Location: 3rd St. Art Gallery, 59000 N. Highway 69, Westcliffe, CO 81252
  

  Time: Wednesday, October 30th, 10am-3pm

  Cost: $95
  

  Reservation: Contact Julie (208)597-6309 or julie@jrhutslar.com

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Holiday Show - Intake

  • Start
    Sunday, December 01, 2024
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • End
    Monday, December 02, 2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    3rd Street Gallery

  

  
  

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