Artist Opportunities
Open calls for entry are listed here when available. See our event calendar to see a full list of programs, announcements, and special events.
Have questions about the jury process? Please email Curator, Eriq Hochuli
51st Holiday art market
Deadline: August 30, 2026
Application Fee: $35
Calling All Colorado Artists! Applications are now open for the 51st Annual Holiday Art Market (HART) at Foothills Art Center. Showcase your handmade work in one of Colorado’s premier holiday markets, attracting thousands of shoppers from November 19–December 29. We’re seeking fine art, fine craft, jewelry, ceramics, specialty foods, holiday décor, and more. Share your work with thousands of holiday shoppers and celebrate over 50 years of HART!
Innovate Grants for Art + Photo
Deadline: Thursday, September 17, 2026 – Submit by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time
Application Fee: $35
Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (18) honorable mentions (9 in art and 9 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant’s commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. For more information and to apply visithttps://innovateartistgrants.org
Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. We’ve simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that.
Community Gallery
We are currently looking for artists for 2028 and beyond! To submit, simply email photos of your work and a brief proposal of what your show or series would be about to eriq@foothillsartcenter.org.
All proposals will be considered. See below for the dimensions of the space. Please remember that a modular wall system will be available to add hanging space for artists with larger collections. All shows in the community Gallery will pay an honorarium of $500 to the artist, and installation costs (not shipping) will be covered by FAC.
ONLINE APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
Artists needing assistance with the CaFÉ online system can contact CaFÉ directly.
- Access the CaFÉ FAQs to learn how to apply to a juried exhibition
- Send an email to CaFÉ Help: cafe@westaf.org
ENTERING EXHIBITIONS ONLINE THROUGH CAFÉ
CaFÉ (which stands for Call for Entry) is one of the more popular websites for entering exhibitions online, and it’s the one that FAC uses for all of our juried exhibitions. We even make it less expensive to apply through CaFÉ – plus, we give you longer to apply!
One of the best things about CaFÉ is that they have great step-by-step instructions to help you use their website. Learn how to apply to calls for entry using CaFÉ. They make it very easy to set up a profile, search for opportunities, and apply to exhibitions.
