The Cuchara Valley Recreation Program has revived the Cuchara tradition of having an Art Show for all to enjoy. A nice gathering place for families and friends.
For decades the Cuchara Hermosa group sponsored the Hermosa Art Show starting in the 1950s. What a rich and wonderful history it had over the years.
Our new Cuchara Art Show is trying to honor and improve that tradition in the Cuchara Valley. This show is all about the artists, a celebration of artists! Our show will be held on the first full weekend in August each year.
The Cuchara Art Show is dedicated to area artists. Artists come showcase your work, with only 7% commission taken.
Community members — please come support local artists. You can buy, browse, connect, and learn at the Cuchara Art Show.
The Art Show is always the first weekend in August. The Art Show will kick on Friday evening at 7pm with Artist Talks and Quick Draw.
The general show will be open:
For dates this year, please visit our full summer schedule.
Featured artists in our Artist Talks will be shared on social media before the event.
Art can be purchased after the Talks on Friday night.
Come share your art! We are here to showcase your work. Highlights of the rules:
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Create, create, create! A total limit of 8 pieces of work in the accepted mediums (watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, pen and ink, charcoal, photography, and sculpture.)
Artist name and title of artwork must be securely on the back of the artwork. See full rules here.
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The Wednesday before the Art Show weekend drop your artwork off at the Cuchara Community Center from 9 to 4.
You will be asked to fill out a form with your artwork listed in order of preference to sell with title, medium, and price.
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Stop by after the Art Show closes — 4pm on Sunday. We will return any unsold artwork and have you sign your artwork form.
Checks for sold art (minus 7% commission) will be sent to your address within 60 days.
Take a look at the frequently asked questions. If you still need help, reach out to Bruce at cucharavalleyrec@gmail.com
Unfortunately not for hanging. We have many artists and need to rotate art.
We do allow an additional 8 pieces of unframed and original art to be included in art bins, but they must have a different title from any other artwork submitted and it must be entered into our accounts on the Art Take-in forms. Remember, the items in the bins must be listed on your master Art Take-in sheets.
Giclees, copies and reproductions of original works of art, whether embellished or not, are not eligible for submission to exhibits.
Primarily hanging fine art and sculpture.
Examples include: watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, pen and ink, charcoal, photography, and sculpture.
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Giclees, copies and reproductions of original works of art, whether embellished or not, are not eligible for submission to exhibits. However, fine art prints such as photographs, lithographs, woodcuts, engravings, etchings, screen prints and digital works are acceptable if they are labeled as such and numbered as an edition. Limited edition prints are preferred.
Please be sure to follow these rules — it will help checkin process go faster:
