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title: CSU Spur - Call for Proposals for Solo Exhibitions
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  Solo exhibition proposals at CSU Spur in Denver, on themes of food, water,
  health and sustainability; open to any medium, reviewed quarterly.
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organization: CSU Spur
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deadline: '2026-11-01'
entryFee: 20 USD
location: 'CSU Spur Campus, Denver, CO, United States'
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# CSU Spur - Call for Proposals for Solo Exhibitions

**Hosted by:** CSU Spur

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** CSU Spur Campus, Denver, CO, United States | **Deadline:** November 1, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $20

## About This Program

> "Community, sustainability and innovation — environmental stewardship, scientific curiosity and local storytelling; themes of food, water and health"

CALL FOR ARTWORKS: SOLO EXHIBITIONS AT CSU SPUR

CSU Spur invites artists of all backgrounds and experience levels to submit proposals for solo exhibitions celebrating the intersection of community, sustainability and innovation. We seek compelling works that explore ideas of environmental stewardship, scientific curiosity and the power of local storytelling through art. Exhibition proposals around themes of food, water and health are encouraged.

Submissions will be received on a rolling basis and reviewed quarterly. Exhibition proposals are for the years 2026-2027. This call will close on Nov. 1, 2026. If your proposal is selected to move forward, you will be contacted by a CSU Spur staff member.

ABOUT CSU SPUR

CSU Spur is a public-facing campus dedicated to education, sustainability and community engagement. Through this exhibition, we aim to foster dialogue between artists, scientists and the public to inspire meaningful connections around our shared environment.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Application Deadline: Submissions will be received on a rolling basis for the years 2026-2027. This call will close on Nov. 1, 2026.
Application Review: Applications will be reviewed on a quarterly basis by the CSU Spur Campus Activation Manager starting in November 2025.
Artists Notified: If selected to move forward, a CSU Spur staff member will contact you to set up an initial meeting. Timelines and gallery availability will be discussed then.
Exhibition Dates: This round of proposals is for the years 2026-2027. Exact exhibition dates will be determined in collaboration with CSU Spur staff.
Location: CSU Spur Campus, Denver.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established
- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, fiber arts, mixed media
- **Note:** Open to artists working in any medium, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, fiber arts and mixed media. Artworks will be in a public space; staff presence is not guaranteed in the exhibition space, and you must be okay with your artwork being left unattended. Artworks should align with the building themes of food, water, health and/or sustainability; artwork exploring the intersection of science and art will also be considered.

Artworks must be ready to be hung on a wall — framed artworks require security hardware, and if your artwork arrives without security hardware it will be added for you. If selected, works must be dropped off in person to CSU Spur in Denver; if prior arrangements are made, artwork may be shipped to and from CSU Spur. Upon arrival at CSU Spur, artwork must be ready to be displayed (unmounted works on paper will not be accepted).

All works must be original and created within the past five years. Both emerging and established artists are encouraged to apply. Residents of the 80216-zip code are encouraged to apply. Submission limit: 1.

### Additional Requirements

- High-quality images of submitted artwork (5-10 images, which must be part of the proposed exhibition)
- artwork details (title, medium, dimensions, year created)
- artist statement (max. 250 words)
- artist bio (max. 250 words)
- exhibition proposal (max. 500 words) covering how the exhibition connects to the themes of CSU Spur, how it will enhance the visitor experience, and the scope of the proposed exhibition including number of pieces, scale and amount of space needed
- contact information (name, email, phone, website/social media if applicable)
- resume or CV (file no larger than 2mb; txt, pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx or jpg only)

## Timeline

- **Opens:** November 4, 2025
- **Deadline:** November 1, 2026
- **Program Start:** January 1, 2026
- **Program End:** December 31, 2027

## Contact

**Contact:** Lauren Bína

**Email:** Lauren.bina@colostate.edu

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16450