---
title: 31st Annual Gateway to the Rockies Art Show
description: >-
  Juried art show and sale at Aurora Central Library, Colorado, in 2-D,
  photography and miniatures categories, with awards in all three.
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type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-09-03'
updatedAt: '2026-09-15'
programType: Exhibition
organization: Aurora Artists Guild
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/aurora-artists-guild'
deadline: '2026-09-14'
entryFee: 45 USD
location: 'Aurora Central Library, Aurora, CO, United States'
isOnline: false
compensationRange: >-
  Awards for all three categories; monetary awards and gifts determined by the
  number of entries and sponsor contributions.
disciplines:
  - two-dimensional art
  - photography
  - miniatures
  - painting
  - mixed media
---

# 31st Annual Gateway to the Rockies Art Show

**Hosted by:** Aurora Artists Guild

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Aurora Central Library, Aurora, CO, United States | **Deadline:** September 14, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $45

## About This Program

The Aurora Artists Guild, a non-profit arts organization, joins the City of Aurora, Aurora Public Library, and Central Library to present the 31th Annual Gateway to the Rockies Art Show & Sale. The Central Library is located at 14949 E. Alameda Ave, Aurora, Colorado 80012. The categories are photography, two-dimensional art and miniatures. Artists are invited to submit up to three images per category.

All two-dimensional art work and photography will need to be hand delivered to the Central Library. Miniature art work may be mailed. Mailing instructions for the miniatures is in the prospectus. There are awards for all three categories. A reception will be held Saturday, November 7th, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Light snacks will be available during the reception. Only original artwork in any two-dimensional fine art media will be accepted. Artwork that is not allowed: work completed in a classroom, computer graphics, crafts (including stained glass, mosaics, beads, sewing, fiber art or artwork by AI, etc.) 3-D work, or sculpture. Only original traditional, digital, or computer-enhanced photography accepted.

Miniatures: Two-dimensional rules apply; Traditional miniature rules do not apply. Maximum image size: 5" x 7"; maximum image plus frame size: 8" x10".

Awards for Two-Dimensional and Photography will be best show, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and honorable mentions.

Awards for Miniatures will be 1st, 2nd and honorable mention. The number of entries and sponsor contributions will determine monetary awards and gifts.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** two-dimensional art, photography, miniatures, painting, mixed media
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** This juried art show is open to all artists as described below. Artists must be at least 18 years old to participate. All artwork must have been completed within the last five (5) years. Works shown at any previous Gateway Art Show will not be accepted. Artwork must be original and not copied from any copyrighted material or photographs, except those taken by the artist.

Accepted artwork must be in the categories of Two-Dimensional, Photography, or Miniatures. Submission limit: 1 entry (up to nine images total, three from each category). Artwork that is not allowed: work completed in a classroom, computer graphics, crafts (including stained glass, mosaics, beads, sewing, fiber art or artwork by AI, etc.), 3-D work, or sculpture. AAG members are eligible for a $10.00 discount coupon on the entry fee.

### Additional Requirements

Submit 3 to 9 JPEG images through CaFE (three images maximum per category across 2-D, Miniatures and Photography). File Format – JPEG only; File Dimensions – 1200 pixels or greater on the longest side; File Size – Under 5 MB. Each image must be of the image only; no frames or mats can show in the image. Any image that contains a frame or mat will not be viewed by the juror.

## Compensation & Benefits

Awards for all three categories; monetary awards and gifts determined by the number of entries and sponsor contributions.

**Includes:** Prize

Awards for Two-Dimensional and Photography will be best show, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and honorable mentions. Awards for Miniatures will be 1st, 2nd and honorable mention. The number of entries and sponsor contributions will determine monetary awards and gifts.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** July 1, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 14, 2026
- **Program Start:** November 6, 2026
- **Program End:** December 4, 2026

## Contact

**Contact:** Joan Heinen

**Email:** joan@joanheinen.com

**Phone:** 303-565-0976

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/agreetoterms.php?ID=17726