46th Annual Western Spirit Juried Art Show and Sale

Contact InformationCheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West MuseumContact Email: [email protected] Phone: 307-778-7289

Requirement OverviewLocation Eligibility Type: NationalEligible Applicant Types: ArtistSubmission Limit: 1Media RequirementsImages | Min: 1, Max: 4Audio | Min: 0, Max: 0Video | Min: 0, Max: 0Total | Min: 1, Max: 4

Opportunity SummaryFull Prospectus Click HEREThe Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum invites you to enter the 46th Annual Western Spirit Juried Art Show & Sale. Over 150 western artworks will be selected in the premier juried art show in the Rocky Mountain region for emerging and established artists. The even is held in the historic Carriage Hall at the CFD Old West Museum March 6th - April 18th, 2027. Categories: Acrylic, Drawing, Mixed-Media (including digital art), Oil, Pastel, Photography, Print-making, Sculpture and Watercolor and a special separate category for student artwork.*We do not accept installation art or AI Generated Art*Please note, on 3-D pieces we can only accept one image/view unless a photo editor has been used to combine multiple views into one jpg file.

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General InformationCheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum46th Annual Western Spirit Juried Art Show & SaleMarch 6 – April 18, 2027The Western Spirit Juried Art Show & Sale is a premier juried exhibition in the Rocky Mountain Region, welcoming both emerging and established artists. The exhibition is also a major fundraising event benefiting the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum.All accepted artwork must be available for sale for the duration of the exhibition.Full ProspectusPlease review the complete prospectus before submitting your application. The full prospectus contains important information regarding eligibility, artwork requirements, photography and AI policies, display specifications, sales, shipping, insurance, disqualifications, and other terms and conditions.[VIEW THE FULL PROSPECTUS]By submitting artwork, artists acknowledge that they have read and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the full prospectus.Accepted MediaAcrylicDrawingMixed-Media, including digital drawingsOilPastelPhotographyPrintmakingSculptureWatercolorStudent Artwork — separate categoryAI-generated artwork and installation art are not eligible.AwardsBest of Show: $1,000Best of Each Media: $500Best Student Artist: $250Best Miniature: $100All artwork is selected by an independent jury of professionals in the Western art community.Entry InformationEntries Open: September 1, 2026Deadline: November 14, 2026Maximum Entries: 4 artworks per artistMembers: $10 per entryNon-Members: $20 per entryAcceptance Notifications: December 11, 2026All entries must be submitted through Call for Entry (CAFÉ).Artwork RequirementsArtwork must:Be original in concept, design, and execution.Have been created within the last three years.Not have been previously displayed for sale at the CFD Old West Museum.Meet the Museum's size and display requirements.Be available for sale for the entire exhibition.Be properly prepared for professional exhibition and display.2-D artwork: Maximum 47" horizontal × 60" vertical, including the frame.3-D artwork: Base may not exceed 3 square feet.Sales & CommissionThe CFD Old West Museum retains a 35% commission on artwork sales. Artists receive 65% of the sale price.Artists are responsible for setting their artwork prices at the time of submission. Prices cannot be changed after submission.Artwork sold or commissioned within 30 days following the close of the exhibition is also subject to the Museum's 35% commission.