City of Greeley News

The City of Greeley Art Commission is seeking artist submissions to participate in the annual Arts Picnic Exhibit. The annual exhibit provides Weld County artists the opportunity to display their artwork for family, friends and the community to enjoy in the Tointon Gallery, helping kick off the annual Arts Picnic festival.

Inducted in 1991, this year marks the 28^th year since the launch of the Arts Picnic Exhibit and is one of the most well attended and largest community shows presented by the Tointon Gallery. The exhibit serves to celebrate artists who reside in Weld County and to promote and encourage the arts in Greeley. 

Weld County artists of all ages are welcome to submit an application to exhibit one piece of artwork in the Tointon Gallery, from July 26 through August 31. There is no application fee and all artistic mediums will be considered. Artist submissions must be received on or before Friday, July 5, 2019. All applicants may apply through the website at artspicnic.com.

The Tointon Gallery presents over ten shows annually to provide enjoyment, education and to encourage dialogue around art.  To learn more about Greeley’s public gallery, please visit greeleyart.com or contact Kari Tamblyn at kari.tamblyn@greeleygov.com.