Dear Colorado, a love letter to our state

Call for Art: Dear Colorado — A Love Letter to Our State

Surface Gallery invites artists  from across Colorado to participate in Dear Colorado, a juried group exhibition honoring our state’s Sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) of statehood. This exhibition is a collective love letter — a visual celebration of the landscapes, communities, histories, and memories that define what “home” in this state means to you.

Key Details

  • Exhibition Dates: August 5, 2026
  • Submission Deadline: June 8, 2026
  • Eligibility: Open to all Colorado-based artists working in any 2-D medium
  • Entry Fee: Free to apply
  • Commission: 50/50 artist and gallery split on all sales

Submission Requirements

  • Please send up to three entries per artist 
  • Include high-resolution images (JPEG or PNG, labeled with title, medium, dimensions, price

How to Submit
Send submissions to valerie@surfacegallerycos.com with the subject line “Dear Colorado Submission – [Your Name]”, or upload via Google Drive and share the folder or link.

Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: June 8, 2026
  • Notifications Sent: June 22, 2026
  • Artwork Delivery: August 1, 2026, 10–11 am
  • Opening Reception: August 5, 2026, 5–9 pm