Shows
The AANC sponsors a number of shows, classes, lectures and other art related activites throughout the year:
- Sponsors an annual national show which has grown to become one of the most respected juried art exhibits in the U.S.
- Sponsors several all-community shows per year giving every artist the opportunity to display their artwork.
- Holds monthly informative lectures and demonstrations by guest speakers and artists.
- Organizes art workshops and demonstrations.
- Informs the membership of local and national shows to enter by a monthly newsletter.
- Provides scholarships to promising high school and college students in the Fort Collins area.
- Contributes to an education and art center fund.
Celebration of Color
AANC in conjunction with Old Firehouse Books presented the annual Celebration of Color show June 4 – 15, 2010. The show was judged by Billie Colson of Loveland.
51 local artists, 31 of whom are AANC members, submitted 129 colorful pieces of fine art. The display in the bookstore’s new gallery was stunning.
Congratulations to the following winners of the Celebration of Color Art Show according to category!
| BEST OF SHOW |
ABSTRACTS |
| Michelle Gilbert "Almost There" | 1st Place - Doug Johnson " The Beginning" |
| 2nd Place - Kandice Starbuck "Lead the Way" | |
| 3rd Place - James Cole "The Juggler" | |
| Honorable Mention - Jean Batchelder "The Place of Falling Water" | |
| STRUCTURE: | FLORAL: |
| 1st Place - Sally Erickson "Second Home" | 1st Place - Sue Schucter "Tie a Satin Ribbon" |
| 2nd Place - David Kehrli "Mission Bell" | 2nd Place - Annie Johnson "Queen Elizabeth" |
| 3rd Place - Debra - Mickelson "Fry Bread" | 3rd Place - Joy Keown "Parrot Tulips" |
| Honorable Mention - Barbara Olson "Afternoon in France" | Honorable Mention - Deborah Jansen "Sunny Side Up" |
| STILL LIFE: | ANIMALS: |
| 1st Place - Kathleen Leuck "Cherries in a Bowl" | 1st Place - Debra Mickelson "Black Capped Chickadee" |
| 2nd Place - Sandy Selleck "Fruit Murs" | 2nd Place - Sally Erickson "Cafe au Lait" |
| 3rd Place - Nancy Boeh-Patton "Study in Oil" | 3rd Place - Carolyn Root "Sea Horse" |
| Honorable Mention - Suzanne Gebhardt "Apples with Flowers" | Honorable Mention - Jessica Swan "Descending Beta" |
| PEOPLE | LANDSCAPES |
| 1st Place - Michelle Gilbert "Checkers" | 1st Place - Heather Coen "Barn on the Poudre” |
| 2nd Place - Bets Lundeen "Michelle Gilbert "Boats at Dawn" | 2nd Place - Heather Coen "Barn on the Poudre” |
| 3rd Place - Bets Lundeen "Enchilada" | 3rd Place - Sue Schuchter "At Home Among the Dahlias” |
| Honorable Mention - Bets Lundeen "Summertime" | Honorable Mention - Barbara Olson "Autumn Blossom” |
National Exhibition
The Artist Association of Northern Colorado holds its National
Art Exhibition and Sale from early April through mid May.
>> See 2010 19th National Exhibition Awards
Capture the County
AANC in conjunction with Old Firehouse Books presents its annual Capture the County Art Show, October 1 - 12, 2010. The show is open to all artists with a category for high school students. The judge will be announced.
AWARDS:
- Best of Show
- First Place, Second Place, Third Place, and Honorable Mention in each category.
SHOW CATEGORIES:
- Structures
- Floral
- People
- Animals
- Still Life
- Landscape
- Abstract
- High School Art
LOCATION:
Old Firehouse Books
232 Walnut Street
Fort Collins CO
970-484-7898
CONTACT:
Helen Cook 970-223-8297, or Shows@artistsassoc.org
CALL FOR ENTRIES:
The show is open to all artists, including high school students. The theme is LARIMER COUNTY.
All entries must depict the county in some identifiable way, such as in the title.
- AANC manages and promotes the show so that all you have to do is pay the fee, deliver your artwork and pick it up again at the end of the show.
- Your artwork is exposed to customers of Old Firehouse Books in its prime location in Old Town and to people enjoying First Friday.
- Your artwork is shown in a secure environment that is open and staffed daily.
- The sales process is transparent to you because Old Firehouse Books will collect the money for sold items.
- Participation in the show and awards won will enhance your Artist Bio
See the Prospectus for complete details. Failure to follow instructions may result in disqualification. The Entry Form and Artwork Title Slips are contained in the prospectus.
>> Download the Prospectus, Entry Form and Artwork Title Slips
Artists may submit up to two (2) original art pieces. Largest piece must be no more than 22”x26” including frame. Total for both images must be no more than 1000 square inches. No gicleés or prints except for photography and photo art. All work must be prepared for hanging with wire (no sawtooth hangers or exposed glass edges). Unframed work must be wired for hanging, gallery wrapped, exposed edges painted, and no visible staples.
For three dimensional (3d) pieces, artists must provide a display.
The show will be held at Old Firehouse Books, 232 Walnut Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524. Entry fee is $25.00 for AANC members, $30.00 for non members, $15 for students, for up to 2 pieces. All work must be for sale. A 30% commission will be retained on any work sold.
SCHEDULE:
| Show Dates | October 1 to 12, 2010 |
| Opening Reception/Awards | Friday, October 1 6:00pm to 8:00pm |
| Enter/Drop Off Artwork | Wednesday, September 29 – 10:00 AM to 2 PM |
| Pick Up Artwork | Tuesday, October 12 – 10:00 AM to 2 PM |
See the Prospectus for complete details. Failure to follow instructions may result in disqualification. The Entry Form and Artwork Title Slips are contained in the prospectus.
>> Download the Prospectus with Entry Form and Artwork Title Slips
Small Artworks Show
The "Small Artworks Show" features miniature art from the local artists. The show is held each November at the Reader's Cove.
Art n About
Member artists display their works around Ft. Collins throughout the year. Many coffee shops and other public areas feature an AANC Artist of the Month.