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Art Center of Estes Park
Gallery
The gallery features juried original art by local and regional artists in a broad range of media. Gallery sale commissions help provide funds for educational programs, scholarship, and art classes.
In addition, the gallery has an outreach program to provide exhibit space for local art groups and student exhibits.
Education
Classes are offered in all areas of the visual arts. Please check the website for a list of classes available throughout the year.
Advantages of Joining the Art Center
Joining a community of artists
Featured artist on rotation basis
Work displayed in Art Center art show
Opportunity to attend or conduct workshops sponsored by the Art Center
Early announcement of special activities
Other opportunities to show case artwork:
Network with other artists
Participate in featured artist receptions
Promote your artwork on the Art Center website and Facebook.

Art Center Website
www.artcenterofestes.com
A window in the world
where wonderful artworks
and their creators
become known.
The Art Center website offers:
each member artist has his/her own web page with a link to his/her home page, if desired
art work presented on featured artist page during featured artist exhibit.
The artist’s individual page includes:
a biographical sketch designed by the artist
a picture of the artist
pictures and descriptions of your art medium
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Featuring Colorado’s Foremost Artists

517 Big Thompson Ave Unit 201
Estes Park CO 80517
PH.970-586-5882
Email; info@artcenterofestes.com
Website: www.artcenterofestes.com

2025
Artist
Membership
Application

The Art Center of Estes Park, a nonprofit organization funded through memberships, donations, annual fund raisers, member artist sales and grants, is dedicated to education and excellence in the visual arts.

Jury Criteria
1. Creativity – Originality
Is the design original and a fresh approach to its type of media?
Does it show a creative talent?
Has the artwork been completed recently?
2. Aesthetic Expression
Is the artwork appealing to the eye?
Upon initial viewing, does the viewer want to study it in more detail?
Does the artwork make a statement?
3. Composition
Does the composition gracefully lead the eye to the key object in the artwork?
Do different parts of the artwork compete for the attention of the viewer’s eye?
4. Technical Competence
Is the artwork of good quality?
Does the artwork indicate the artist has good technical skills in the medium?
5. Overall Appearance
Is the 2-D artwork framed properly?
Does the matting and framing compliment the artwork?
Is the presentation clean, without signs of wear?
Does the artwork have impact?
6. Jury Process
There will be an interview with Center representatives to ascertain the artist’s interest and abilities in staffing the gallery and meeting their contractual obligations.

Participating
Artist Membership
An Artist wishing to become a member of the Art Center of Estes Park may join as a Participating Artist.
Artists must be juried before membership is accepted.
Artists, if accepted, pay an annual fee of $175.00.
Artists will also select one of the membership options listed below:
1. Staff the gallery as a volunteer a minimum of
14 full days with no committee obligation.
2. Staff the gallery 12 full days and serve on an
assigned committee or special activity.
3. Pay a fee of $750 annually in lieu of staffing 14
days or 84 hours with no committee obligation.
4. Pay a fee of $375 annually and staff the gallery
7 days or 42 hours per year between May 15 and
November 1 with no committee obligation.
The Art Center will charge a 40% commission fee on all art sold.
Jury dates for 2025
Notify Gallery Manager of artwork to be delivered at least one week prior to jury date:
January 7, 2025 June 2, 2025
February 11, 2025 July 15, 2025
March 18, 2025 September 29, 2025
April 29, 2025 November 11, 2025
Only original works of art will be accept or jury.
All 2-D artwork must be framed and appropriately backed. Saw tooth hangers are not allowed. Hanging wire must be attached securely. Pieces in Duraplaq format must have hanging wire attached.
Watercolors must be under glass or Plexiglas or archival preservation medium.
Each additional medium requires an additional 3-5 pieces.
Notification of acceptance or rejection of art will be sent via letter within ten (10) working days after jury o f artwork.

Art Center of Estes Park Artist Membership Application
Please submit the following:
A minimum of three (3) and not more than five (5) original works of the same medium.
Title of the artworks
Medium of the artworks
Size of each artwork
Completion date
Retail price
2. A current resume and/or biography about your art including a list of awards and special recognition.
3. Any publication and/or press releases you feel would assist in the review process.
4. Current exhibit venues.
Any questions should be referred to:
Gallery Manager -Mikayla Moors - 970-586-5882
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