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2023 AWARDS: ARTWORK DROP OFF

ARTWORK DROP OFF
Gold Key & Silver Key awarded artwork needs to be matted (white mattes) and dropped off or received by mail for the regional exhibition no later than January 29, 2023 with the following exceptions:

NO DIGITAL ART AND HONORABLE MENTION DROP OFF
All Digital Art and Honorable Mention Awarded artwork will be digitally exhibited at 40 West Gallery and Denver Art Museum. Digital Art pieces will have better color and shading on screens. There is also limited space at the exhibitions this year.

No painting, sculpture or ceramic work greater than 42"  x 42" will be exhibited in person.

2D + 3D Artwork Drop off:
Friday, January 27     2 - 5pm
Saturday, January 28 10 - 4pm
Sunday, January 29   12 - 4pm

Mile High Framing
7951 W Mississippi Ave
Lakewood, CO 80226
MileHighFraming.com

Watch this video to learn about how to matte 2D Artwork for the exhibition.

 

Note: This video was created in 2018. We have updated our policy and ONLY WHITE MATTES are permitted at the exhibition spaces.

ARTWORK SELECTED FOR THE
COLORADO REGIONAL EXHIBITION
NEED TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:


FORMS
All entries must have a form attached to the artwork.

2D ARTWORK
Clearly label all artwork, both on the entry form and directly on the back of the piece, with the student’s name, school, city,
and title of work. Adhere one copy of the completed entry form to the back of the artwork with acid-free artist tape, or clear
packing tape. Do not use duct tape or masking tape.

3D ARTWORK
Clearly label all artwork both on the entry form and on the back or bottom of the piece with the student’s name and school.
The entry form should be placed in an envelope and tied with string to the artwork or adhered to the bottom or back
 
2D ARTWORK
  • White mats only
  • No inside mats (double mats)
  • Artwork and mat must be mounted on rigid board or foam core
  • Mark “Top” back to indicate the orientation
  • Artwork larger than 42" x 42" will not be exhibited but will be in the virtual gallery
  • No frames, glass, plexiglass, or wood supports
  • Drawings, especially those with pastels and charcoal, must be fixed with an appropriate fixative
  • Wood supports are only approved with stretched canvas
  • Protecting pastel or charcoal surfaces with a transparent sheet such as glassine, acetate, and cellophane is highly recommended.
  • Mark “Mail Back” on the back if Colorado Art Awards will mail artwork back to the school, pre-paid postage required, email coloradoartawards@gmail.com for arrangements and questions
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3D ARTWORK
  • Label bottom or the back of artwork with the student’s full name and school
  • Package fragile artwork in sturdy with boxes with sufficient padding inside
  • Label the outside of the box with the student's full name and school
  • Place small parts in baggies and label accordingly
  • Provide images or instructions on how to display if needed
  • For Fashion and Jewelry, you may provide a stand or display (label the stand or display too)

MOVING IMAGE ARTWORK

  • Video games, animations, and film entries will be automatically downloaded from the National System

  • Students are responsible for uploading the full animation and film videos with credits on the National System

  • If a file is not playable, a new version may be requested via Google Drive Sharing or Dropbox

  • Please indicate all creditable student names for award recognition within the National System

  • Selected artwork with multiple mediums of 2D, 3D, and digital formats may have limited exhibition space and may only have the 2D and 3 D artwork on display

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