The 3rd annual Cowgirl Gathering Art Show and Sale will be open to the public from May 10-12th with an optional live demos.
Call Open
Dec. 1 - Jan 23 Jan 26 (UPDATE: Deadline extended to Jan 26th at 11:59 PM Central; Most of our team will be traveling prior to Jan 23rd, therefore we have extended the deadline)
$25 for first piece, 50% off additional two pieces
CGA Members get your discount code from the Member Space (retroactive discounts not available)
Artists ages 18+ are invited to submit work for consideration for The Cowgirl Gathering Art Show and Sale.
Categories accepted in 2-d and 3-d Media:
Painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, collage, mixed media, glass, fiber, sculpture, digital painting, digital collage, hand fabricated works in precious metal (including jewelry, buckles, boxes.)
Some restrictions apply, see below.
Lisa Gleim
Lisa Gleim is an internationally acclaimed pastel artist and a graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. She was the Audubon Artists 2012 & 2016 Gold Medal of Honor for Pastel recipient, Audubon Artists 2013 Art Spirit Foundation's Gold Medal Award for Pastel, and Audubon Artists 2019 Art Spirit Foundation's Silver Medal Award for Pastel. In 2016 she was the Atlanta Branch of the National League of Pen Women's Artist of the Year.
Lisa has exhibited her work around the country in numerous juried and invitational exhibitions, including the C.M. Russell Museum, Great Falls, MT; Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville, GA; Briscoe Western Art Museum in San Antonio, TX; Haggin Museum of Art in Stockton, CA; Marietta Cobb Museum of Art in metro Atlanta; Customs House Museum in Tennessee; Harbor History Museum in Tacoma, Washington; Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, South Carolina; and the Gertrude Herbert Museum in Augusta, Georgia. Her works are also held in numerous public and private collections throughout the world.
Lisa is a Master Circle Member of the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS/MC); Master Signature Member and Vice President of the American Women Artists (AWAM) and a Master Pastelist of the Southeastern Pastel Society (SPSM); Signature Member of the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA), Artists For Conservation (AFC), and Cowgirl Artists of America (CGA), and the Pastel Society of American (PSA); Elected Member of the Audubon Artists; Signature Fellow of the American Artists Professional League (AAPLF); Artist Member of The Copley Society; Associate Member of the Allied Artists of America and a co-founder of the Atlanta Fine Arts League.
WORKS PER ENTRY
Up to 3 works may be submitted per application. One application per artist.
MEDIUM and Size
Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor and Gouache, graphite, colored pencil, oil pastel, soft pastel, photography, printmaking, collage, mixed media, glass, fiber, sculpture, digital painting, digital collage, precious metals.
*2-d work should not exceed 48 inches framed on any side. When submitting work, list the framed size of the work if framed.
*3-d work should not exceed 36 inches in any direction.
*Photography and Digital Art Definition of terms:
Photography- Film or digital photography with the intent to capture what is actually seen or manipulation thereof is done primarily in camera, with only basic adjustments done in post production.
Images that contain multiple photos taken with different lenses and stitched together; or an image that is heavily edited in post production to significantly add, take away, or distort what was seen goes in the digital collage/digital mixed media category.
Digital Collage/mixed media- Digital work that combines multiple images or types of digital work. For example a photograph that has been manipulated to look like a painting or a photograph that has drawn elements added to it.
Digital Painting- a digital painting does not use a photograph in the work itself. That means all elements are drawn/painted by hand. Photo manipulation is not part of the work.
Limitations
Original work only. Works created referencing another artist's photographs are allowed as long as you have the express permission of the photographer to use their photo for your work. Do not enter work that has previously been sold.
With the exception of printmaking, photography, sculpture and digital work reproductions/prints are not allowed. In the case of printmaking, photography, and digital work the print must be part of a limited edition, no open edition works accepted. All prints must be signed and numbered.
For works in precious metal all aspects must be hand-forged and hand-engraved.
There are no limits based on year made, but artwork should be indicative of your current style.
*No AI work in any form (neither in part, nor or in whole) is accepted. By applying to this show you are agreeing not to submit AI generated work. If you submit work that is in part or in whole AI generated, you agree to pay a $5000 breach of contract fee. By submitting your application you agree to this term.
ACCEPTED FINISHES
Works on stretched canvas must be framed or have neatly finished sides. Artwork that is not finished neatly will not be accepted.
Works on paper must be framed and matted.
Photographs and digital paintings must be printed on high quality, fine art paper; no canvas, metal, wood, etc.. If photography is part of a collage or mixed media piece, nontraditional printing surfaces are allowed.
All 2-d work must have a wire hanger. And look professional and neatly finished from all angles.
Artwork is assessed upon arrival. Work that is not finished neatly and does not follow the above rules will not be placed in the show.
PHOTO REQUIREMENTS
For 2-D works submit the following for each work:
For 3-D works and precious metal submit the following for each work:
Technical Notes:
PRICING
Artwork submitted for consideration must be a minimum of $300.
SALE TERMS
DELIVERY | SHIPPING | Pickup
Hand delivery of artwork is Monday, May 6th 10:30-4:00, Tuesday May 7th 10:30-4:00, and Wednesday May 8th 10:30AM- 11AM at the APHA headquarters, located at 122 E Exchange Ave Suite 420, Fort Worth, TX 76164
In some situations shipping may be available. Shipping both ways is paid for by the artist. Shipped artwork must be fully insured, and include a return shipping label if the artist will not be able to pick up unsold work. Shipped packages must arrive between May 3rd - May 7th. Packages may not be shipped to arrive earlier than the scheduled time- no exceptions. Please be aware that the CGA team is not on site until Wed. May 8th. You are responsible for insuring your work.
Artwork that needs return shipping must include a return shipping label. **Wall-hangable artwork that needs return shipping must be shipped using an art shipping box that hinges open and is supported with foam such as the ones found at https://airfloatsystems.com/strongbox or https://www.uline.com/BL_2356/Deluxe-Artwork-Shippers
**Shipped artwork that needs return shipping but does not follow this protocol will become the property of Cowgirl Artists of America and may not be displayed in the exhibition.
Artwork must be picked up between 3:00 PM- 5:00 PM Sunday, May 12th and 10AM-1:30 PM Monday May 13th. Artwork not picked up during this time (unless being shipped) will become the property of Cowgirl Artists of America. Sometimes alternative arrangements can be made but these must be made in writing and agreed to by all parties in advance.
Application Deadline: Jan 23, Jan. 26, 2024 (UPDATE: Deadline extended to Jan 26th at 11:59 PM Central; Most of our team will be traveling prior to Jan 23rd, therefore we have extended the deadline)
All application materials must be submitted by Jan 26th. (Fees will not be refunded for incomplete applications, this includes submitting an application at the last minute and not being able to complete it, or needing support after hours on the last day.)
Jury Process: Jan 25 - Feb 12
Acceptance Notifications: Feb 23
Acceptance status will be sent to all applicants.
Signed Contract Due: Feb. 29
Delivery of work: May 6-8
Opening Reception May 10 (5PM-8PM)
Show Open: May 10-12
Painting Demos: May 10-11
Pick up work: May 12, 3 PM-5PM and May 13th 10AM-1:30PM
Payments sent by June 14th.
Location: APHA headquarters, located at 122 E Exchange Ave Suite 420, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Artists participating in the show may also take part in Artist Demos on Friday and Saturday. Information will be provided in the artist contract, if accepted.
If accepted, artists must sign and return the artist agreement by Feb 29.
