• There is no fee to enter the show (yay!) and artists must complete the application to display art.
• Display a maximum of 5 pieces of art.
• Please choose your art with a varied audience in mind.
• Artwork must follow the designated monthly theme. Any art that doesn’t follow the monthly theme will not be eligible for awards.
• Each contributing artist is responsible for displaying/installing artwork (including show tags), managing sales, and attending the First Friday events.
• We encourage you to post your artist bio, bring business cards, and be available to chat with folks about your art!

HOW TO INSTALL YOUR ART:

• Pro Panels and wall space are available free of charge.
• Hanging materials are also provided and must be returned after the show.
• While we provide hooks and pins for the Pro Panels, artists are responsible for ensuring their own artwork has the proper mounting hardware—such as D-rings, wire hangers, or sawtooth hangers—to hang securely. For sculpture or any work displayed on pedestals, artists must use museum putty (mounting putty) to keep pieces firmly in place and prevent tipping, falling, or damage.

• Artists can hang artwork Thursday and Friday prior to show judging.
• You will have reasonable access to The Hive before the show from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Thursday and 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on Friday.

All art must be hung before 1:00 PM on the Friday of the show so the assigned judge can complete judging at 2:00 PM. To be eligible for judging, artwork must fit the show’s theme; pieces that do not fit the theme may be removed from the show.

All Royal Gorge Art Alliance members are eligible for judging, with the exception of Executive members, who are welcome to display their art but are not eligible for awards.

Five prizes are awarded:

• 1st Place ($250)
• 2nd Place ($175)
• 3rd Place ($125)
• Two Honorable Mentions ($25 each)

Awards are presented the night of the show. Artists who are present may collect their checks that evening; checks for artists who are not present will be mailed. Following the show, winning artists are recognized on our RGAA Facebook Page, on our website, and in our newsletter.

**Please be sure to follow us on Facebook so you can easily share any of your wins! 

DISCLAIMERS & CONSENT:

1. Ownership & Copyright: Artists retain full copyright and ownership of their work.
2. Participation: Participation in any show implies consent for the Royal Gorge Art Alliance to photograph or film your artwork for use in publicity, marketing materials, our website, social media, and other promotional channels. 
3. How We Handle Yoru Art: The Royal Gorge Art Alliance will manage, handle, and display all artwork with reasonable care; however, artists are encouraged to carry their own insurance, as the Royal Gorge Art Alliance is not responsible for any damage or loss.

Our setup and tear-down instructions for “A River Runs Through It” at the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival are different than normal First Friday Art Show instructions.

Once you sign up, please be on the lookout for detailed instructions closer to the event about setting up at the festival.