Cuchara Art Show

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.

Always the First weekend in August

All About the Artists

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.

Supporter

Come Support Local Artists

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:

Saturday 10am – 4pm
Sunday 11am – 4pm

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.

Artist

Calling All Artists

Come share your art! We are here to showcase your work. Highlights of the rules:

A total limit of 8 pieces of work in the accepted mediums (watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, pen and ink, charcoal, photography, and sculpture.)
7% commission
Copies and reproductions of original works of art, whether embellished or not, are not eligible for submission to exhibits.
Art Drop Off Day is the Wednesday before the Art Show 9a -4p at the Cuchara Community Center.

Showcase Your Art

The Process is Easy!

Create Your Work

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.

Drop it off & Fill out a Form

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.

Pick up Unsold artwork

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.

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You Ask, We Answer

Take a look at the frequently asked questions. If you still need help, reach out to Bruce at cucharavalleyrec@gmail.com

Do you allow more than 8 pieces of art if my pieces all sell?

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.

Do you allow giclees, copies, or reproductions of works of art?

Giclees, copies and reproductions of original works of art, whether embellished or not, are not eligible for submission to exhibits.

What mediums do you except?

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.

How should my artwork be framed or presented?

Please be sure to follow these rules — it will help checkin process go faster:

Artist name and title of artwork must be securely attached or better yet, written on the back of the artwork.
All works on paper, including photographs, must be framed. Glass and Plexiglas must be clean inside and out, unscratched, and intact.
Works on canvas must be framed or have gallery-wrapped, finished edges with no staples visible.
Frames must be in good condition, free of scratches and loose corners.
Mats must be clean and smoothly cut.
A hanging wire must be firmly attached to the back with screw-eyes or D-rings, and the wire not exceeding the top of the frame. Saw tooth hangers will not be accepted
Artwork must be completely dry at time of submission.
Please try to keep the titles short as possible to fit on the display card.
Artwork previously shown in the Cuchara Art and Show cannot be entered.
We will allow art bins for an additional 8 pieces of unframed and original art, 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.

Questions?

Contact our program director Bruce Johnson at cucharavalleyrec@gmail.com