Calling all artists to exhibit western fine art: the western art theme can be western landscape, wildlife, and people as in cowboys, Native Americans, Mexican heritage, and their artifacts. Media includes: ● paintings ● mixed media ● dry media (pastel, graphite, colored pencil, scratchboard, drawings) ● 3-Dimensional art (sculpture, pottery, fine western craft)
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The Greeley Stampede is a 2-week celebration featuring world-renowned rodeos, concerts, parades, carnival, western art, vendors and attracts over 220,000 visitors from around the world. The art show has sold over $1,000,000 of art and raised funds for scholarships and future emerging artists.
ENTRY
A non-refundable entry fee (per artist; youth entry is free with a unique coupon) of $50.00 for up to 3 juried pieces. You may also have up to 5 unframed artworks (no additional charge) in the bin area. Unframed art should be protected in clear bags. Maximum bin size 16” x 20”. Prints are allowed. You may donate an additional piece to the kick-off reception live auction. Auction proceeds benefit the Stampede Foundation.
YOUTH AWARDS
All Weld County, Colorado high school (9-12th grade) are invited to enter the art show. Youth Artists entries will be juried to top 8 submissions to display at the exhibition for no entry fee. Art Awards will be given: First place $500.00, Second & Third place $250, Fourth through Eighth place $100 and Honorable Mentions in art supplies. Art must be for sale and art commissions apply.
**NOTE: Weld County, Colorado graduating Seniors are also eligible to apply for a scholarship through the Stampede Foundation and must be a Spring of 2025 Weld County HS Graduate with a 3.0 GPA to be eligible to apply. Stampede Foundation scholarship information is available at www.greeleystampede.org/p/scholarships. Stampede Foundation scholarship applications are due March 1, 2025, by midnight and are not tied to any artwork submission a youth may wish to enter for the art exhibition.
IMPORTANT DATES
- May 5 Final entries due to www.callforentry.org
- June 13 (Friday) Deadline for shipped art to the Stampede office address.
- June 16 and 17 (Mon. Tues.) Hand delivered art to the Island Grove Event Center 9:00-12:00 noon both days.
- June 24 (Tuesday) Kick-off Opening Reception (free parking)
- June 25 (Wednesday) Stampede starts – parking and park fees required.
- July 6 (Sunday) Last day for celebration
- July 7 (Monday) Pick up art at Island Grove Event Center 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
Any questions concerning this show please contact:
artshow@greeleystampede.org