Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum 46th Annual Western Spirit Juried Art Show & Sale March 6 – April 18, 2027 Statement of Purpose: The Western Spirit Juried Art Show & Sale (WSJASS) is the premier annual juried art show in the Rocky Mountain Region for emerging and established artists who create original works interpreting the American West. This is a fundraising event for the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum. All artwork must be available for sale or it will not be displayed in the show. Media Categories: Accepted categories for the show are Acrylic, Drawing, Mixed-Media (including digital drawings), Oil, Pastel, Photography*, Printmaking, Sculpture, Watercolor, and a special separate category for student artwork. • The Museum has the right to change the category for jurying. • No AI-generated art** or installation art*** will be accepted. *Please see appendix for Photography vs. Digital Art, AI-generated art, and installation art definitions. * Selection & Awards: • All art is selected by an independent jury composed of professionals in the western art community. • Award judging of the artwork is completed the Friday before the Western Spirit Opening Reception. Awards: • Best of Show: $1,000 • Best of Each Media: $500 • Best Student Artist: $250 • Best Miniature: $100 (Awards are paid at the same time as sales checks after the show’s close.) Communications: • Entry and selection communications will come via CAFÉ (callforentry.org). • Add callforentry.org to your safe senders list; check spam/junk folders regularly. • Additional updates regarding the Western Spirit Opening Reception and the Art Seminar will be sent by Art Show Coordinator, Amanda Marshall, via email (amanda.marshall@oldwestmuseum.org). • Marketing-related communications may also come from the CFD Old West Museum. Please monitor your email and spam/junk folders for any additional marketing information. Entry Process: • Submit all entries through www.callforentry.org (CAFÉ). • Each artist may only submit four pieces in total. • Submitted artwork must be completed. In process or unfinished pieces will not be considered by jurors. • Once submitted the title, price, medium, or artist name cannot be changed. • All information submitted on CAFÉ will appear on gallery labels, the Western Spirit Website, and on all media related to Western Spirit and the CFD Old West Museum. So please make sure this information is accurate. Image Requirements: Western Spirit Juried Art Show and Sale Prospectus Revised on 8/28/2026
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o JPEG preferred, max 5MB. o Minimum 1200 pixels on the longest side. o Only one image per entry. ▪ For 3D works/works with multiple angles: use a split-screen composite in a single image. If you experience technical difficulty with the entry process, please contact the CAFÉ Admin at cafe@westaf.org or by calling (303) 629-1166. All entries are due by November 2, 2026. No late entries accepted! Display Specifications: • All 2-D artwork must be wired with D-rings. o No sawtooth hangers, eye screws, or keyhole slots. Non-compliant work will be rejected on arrival. • All accepted works must arrive at the Museum show-ready: wired, framed or gallery wrapped. Wire ends must be taped. • Acrylic and Museum Glass are preferred; other protective glass is accepted if it is safe for display. If you have display concerns, please contact us at least 2 months prior to the show so we have time to address your concerns. Museum Staff have final authority over the mounting, layout, and display of artwork, including the right to refuse artwork that cannot be safely or appropriately displayed. All 2-D pieces must be measured to include framing. • 2-D: maximum 47 inches horizontal x 60 inches vertical including the frame. o Oversized pieces will not be juried or accepted into the show. • 3-D: Base may not exceed 3 square feet. • Suspended sculptures must follow 2-D guidelines. • On CAFÉ please submit the framed dimensions of any artwork. • Miniature Guidelines: o 2-D: max 10 inches framed on any side o 3-D: max 18 inches in any dimension Oversized pieces will be returned at the artist’s expense. Originals, Multiples, & Series: • Only original work in concept, design, and execution will be accepted. • Derivative works will be disqualified unless: o They are unique re-interpretations o The original artist/title is credited o No copyright laws are violated o Written permission from the copyright holder has been obtained when required • AI-generated art** will not be accepted. • No photographs, laser reproductions, giclée’s, prints, or digital reproductions are accepted except in the Photography Category.
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Multiples must be disclosed and available for the entire duration of the show. The Museum must be able to sell all listed multiples. Work must have been created within the last three years and not been previously displayed for sale at the CFD Old West Museum. Miniatures cannot be scaled-down versions of previous or accepted work. Scaled-up or scaled-down versions of work previously exhibited at the CFD Old West Museum are not eligible.
The Museum Staff reserves the right to decline any submitted work that violates these guidelines. If you submit derivatives or AI artwork, the Museum has the right to disqualify that work with no refund. Sales: • Artwork accepted into the show must remain available for sale through the Museum for the entire duration of the exhibit. If an accepted work becomes unavailable for any reason, it will be removed from the exhibit. • Commission: 35% retained by the Museum. Please adjust your prices accordingly prior to submission. • Artists must set pricing at submission. Art prices will not change after submission. • Works sold or commissioned within 30 days after the show closes are subject to the same 35% sales commission to the Museum. • If an artist sells an accepted work outside the Museum before delivery, the artist must pay the 35% Museum commission and will be barred from participating in future Museum art shows for 24 months. • Only works accepted into the show may be sold on Museum premises (including online). Delivery & Shipping: • Artists may either ship their accepted artwork or hand-deliver it during the designated delivery periods. • Hand-delivery: o January 25 – 29, 2027, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. • Pick-Up for unsold works: o April 20 – 23, 2027 Tu-F, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. o Please notify the Museum via email at amanda.marshall@oldwestmuseum.org about any lastminute pick-up changes. Please email the Museum at least two weeks prior to the end of the show if you have a representative picking up your work. •
Shipping: o Ship to: CFD Old West Museum Attn: Art Show Coordinator 4610 N. Carey Ave Cheyenne, WY 82001 o Works must arrive January 19-22, 2027 (no delivery January 18 due to MLK Day). o Unsold artwork will be shipped by May 10, 2027, provided all required paperwork and return labels have been received. o Must include prepaid return labels with barcodes. Otherwise, works will be returned C.O.D. o Works left after May 10, 2027 will be returned C.O.D. Western Spirit Juried Art Show and Sale Prospectus Revised on 8/28/2026
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Packing: • No packing peanuts ($20 repacking fee if packing peanuts are used). • Inadequate packing materials may result in a $20 repacking fee. o Adequate packaging means the artwork does not shift while packaged in the box. • Artwork must be securely framed and prepared for handling and display. Miniature Show (Only for Artists Accepted into 2027 Western Spirit Show): • Only artists with at least one artwork accepted into 2027 WSJASS may participate in the Miniature Show. • May submit one miniature (2-D or 3-D). • Titles, mediums, prices, and images due by January 11, 2027 to Amanda via email (amanda.marshall@oldwestmuseum.org) • Miniatures should be delivered to the Museum with accepted works. • Miniatures must adhere to miniature size limits (see above). • Miniatures must be original and not smaller versions of larger works.
Museum Art Show and Sales Marketing Policy: The Museum reserves the right to reproduce accepted works for marketing and promotional purposes (media, ads, posters, mailings, billboards, website, etc.) Artists will always be credited. Liabilities: • All accepted works are insured while in Museum custody. • Artists are responsible for insuring works in transit. • Entry fees are non-refundable. Fees and Museum Member Entry Discount Codes: • Members: $10/entry (max 4 entries). • Non-Members: $20/entry (max 4 entries). • Contact Amanda before submission for membership discount code. (Only available for current Museum members). • For Membership options, please contact Development Manager Lonnie Reese at (307) 778-7291. Disqualifications: Work will be disqualified and returned at artist’s expense if art: - Is late - Is not the same piece as - Frame shows obvious shown in the digital fixes image submission - Piece is unfit to hang in - Is not ready to hang a professional show - Is AI-Generated - Exceeds size limitations artwork** - Is damaged - Artist alters the artwork - Is derivative or its display while it is - Is an installation on exhibit without prior piece*** authorization Western Spirit Juried Art Show and Sale Prospectus Revised on 8/28/2026
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If you submit art, you agree to all terms and conditions of the Prospectus. Appendix: *Criteria for Photography Classification: a) Authenticity: Photographs should aim to represent reality, preserving the essence of the captured moment and subject matter. b) Minimal Post-processing: Photographs should undergo only minor adjustments that maintain the overall integrity of the original image. c) Enhancements: Permissible enhancements include basic exposure adjustments, color correction, cropping, and minor retouching to remove distractions or imperfections. These enhancements should not significantly alter the content or context of the original image. If an image has been edited beyond the permissible edits described above, it should be submitted in the Mixed-Media category rather than photography. **AI Artwork includes images generated in or enhanced by programs such as Midjourney, Grok, Dall-e, ChatGPT, and other programs. ***Installation Art: Any work that requires assembly to display in the gallery.
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Calendar of Events Application Opens Application Closes Acceptance Notifications Miniature Show Art Information Submitted Accepted Art Shipping Hand Delivery of Accepted Art Artwork Online Award Judging Art Seminar Member-Only Preview Western Spirit Opening Reception and Award Show Show Closes Unsold Art Pick-Up Unsold Art Shipping
September 1, 2026 November 14, 2026 December 11, 2026 January 11, 2027 January 19 – 22, 2027 January 25 – 29, 2027 February 12, 2027 March 5, 2027 March 6, 2027 March 6, 2027; 5:00pm-6:00pm March 6, 2027; 6:00pm-9:00pm
April 18, 2027 April 20-23, 2027 Shipped out by end of day on May 10, 2027
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Art Submission Checklist The artist’s name submitted on CAFÉ is correct. This is the name and spelling that will appear on the labels and all media related to Western Spirit. I acknowledge that the Museum will not change the artist’s name once submitted via CAFÉ. My medium is correct on my CAFÉ submission. My titles are correct and do not contain spelling errors. My titles do not contain quotation marks. My titles are in Sentence Case. I acknowledge that the Museum will not change the title once submitted via CAFÉ. My submitted image meets the required file size, resolution and format requirements. I understand that the submitted information cannot be changed after the application deadline. All pricing on CAFÉ is correct. I acknowledge that the Museum will not change the price once submitted via CAFÉ. My FRAMED art fits within the size restrictions set forth by the Museum. I have submitted the sizes of the pieces framed (unless the piece is to be displayed unframed). All artwork submitted are original and non-derivative works of art. All artwork submitted is available for sale for the entire duration of the show. I have read the Prospectus of the 46th Annual Western Spirit Juried Art Show and Sale and agree to the terms and conditions established by the CFD Old West Museum.
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