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- September 24th
- Submission Deadline: June 15, 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 Guidelines:
- Submit up to three images for consideration
- Label each image file with your name and the title of the work (e.g. Smith_Jane_ForestSong.jpg)
- Include artwork titles, dimensions, media, and prices in your submission
- Note where in Colorado you live
- Anything you'd like us to know about this artwork (optional)
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 15th, 2026
- Notifications Sent: June 22, 2026
- Artwork Delivery: August 1, 2026, 10–11 am
- Opening Reception: August 5, 2026, 5–9 pm