The 41st Best of Colorado Juried Art Exhibit will be held at the Depot Art Gallery from May 19 through June 27, 2026. The Exhibit is open to all Colorado artists (2D and 3D) and entries will be accepted until 11:59pm of Saturday, March 28, 2026. Artists may submit up to three images. The Best of Colorado Art Show is sponsored by the Littleton Fine Arts Guild, which has been actively maintaining the Depot Art Gallery for 48 years. Nationally recognized, award-winning artist, Jill Soukup, will be the juror for the show and select the awards. The exhibit is free and open to the public. The reception and awards presentation will be held on Saturday, May 23 from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Refreshments will be served and Jill Soukup will present the awards and discuss the award winners.
Key Dates:
- Saturday, February 21: Call to Entry opens
- Saturday, March 28: Call Closes
- Sunday, April 19: Jury notifications sent by email
- Sunday, May 17: Delivery of accepted artwork to Depot Art Gallery, 9am-12pm. Artwork must be hand delivered. No Exceptions. Depot Art Gallery phone: 303-795-0781
- Tuesday, May 19: 41st Best of Colorado at the Depot opens at 11am
- Saturday, May 23: Best of Colorado at the Depot Reception, 5:30pm-7:30pm
- Saturday, June 27: Exhibit closes at 4pm
- Sunday, June 28: Pick-up of unsold work, 12pm-4pm. If you are not available to pick up your work, please make arrangements for someone to pick up your work for you. The Gallery does not have storage space. Artwork must not be left at the Depot Art Gallery. When applying to this show you agree to abide by the Legal Agreement provided below.
