Submission Deadline: Sunday, May 18th, 2025

Overview: The Pikes Peak Arts Council invites LGBTQIA+ artists to submit their works for our Pride month art show, "Love Is Love" This exhibition aims to celebrate the diverse and multifaceted narratives within the LGBTQIA+ community. We encourage artists to share their personal stories, experiences, and perspectives through their artwork, fostering a collective celebration of identity, resilience, and self-expression.

Theme: "Love Is Love" encourages artists to delve into the richness of their own experiences and the broader LGBTQIA+ narrative. We invite you to explore and express the unique journeys, challenges, triumphs, and moments of joy that shape your identity. This theme encompasses a wide spectrum of narratives, from personal reflections to broader societal contexts, emphasizing the power of storytelling as a means of connection and understanding.

Submission Guidelines:

1. Eligibility: This call is open to artists residing in the Pikes Peak region. All artistic disciplines and mediums are welcome.
2. Submission Format: To submit your entry, please complete the Exhibition Submission Form on this page. You will be asked to provide the following:
• Contact information
• Artist biography or statement
• High-quality images of your artwork (JPG or PNG)
3. Deadline: Submissions must be received by Sunday, May 18th, 2025.

Selection Process: Selected artists will be notified by Wednesday, May 21st, 2025. Submissions will be reviewed by our expert curation committee, considering artistic excellence, originality, conceptual depth, and aesthetic appeal. Please note that not all submissions will be selected, and our committee's decisions are final.