'LOVING GESTURES' Call Details

How do you define a Loving Gesture? Is it kindness, gifts, time spent with special people? Perhaps it's a special memory you have. Is it body language? ASLD is at the mercy of your interpretations as we invite you to break-in our new Englewood campus and gallery space. All mediums are welcome. 

The objective of this exhibit is to highlight work that comforts us through thoughtful ideas and interpretations of Loving Gestures.

If you have trouble with the form, you may request a PDF or fill out the form at the registration office (ASLD main branch). Submission form may close early if there is no longer space available.

To request a PDF submission form, please email Holly Hurd at h.hurd@asld.org.

Open Call : Open to the Public

‘Loving Gestures’ is an open call show for active members and faculty of ASLD. You may submit up to two pieces however, only one submission will be accepted per artist. This exhibit is open to 2D and 3D works, with a limited number of 3D works accepted as space allows. ASLD retains a 40% commission on sales with 60% going to the artist. Checks for any sold artwork are sent out within 30 days of the exhibit closing. Submission form is available online November 24-December 21, 2025: click here. Submission form may close early if there is no longer space available.

Medium: This exhibit is open to all media. Submissions that do not meet the theme and/or submission guidelines of the exhibit will be excluded at the discretion of ASLD and /or the exhibition curator. All artists will receive an official confirmation of acceptance into the show via email. 

Submission Guidelines

● Each artist must complete the Open Call Entry and Label forms here for entry online or in-person at the Registration office at time of drop-off.
● You will be asked to upload a photo of each submission.
● Please make your file name your name and/or the title of the piece
● Art work should not exceed dimensions of 18x24-24x24
● Work must be ready-to-hang or be installed.
● Pedestals are very limited. Any additional equipment needed for display must be provided by the artist.

Artwork must be dropped off at the Englewood location by appointment as we do not staff there everyday. See schedule for drop off times on the submission form.

For any questions or concerns regarding submission or the drop-off process, please contact Holly K. Hurd, Community Engagement & Exhibitions Manager at h.hurd@asld.org or call (303)778-6990 ext. 1108.

Two Dimensional Art & Framing Parameters

● All photographs or works on paper must be framed.
● NO plastic frames. Black or neutral toned frames only.
● Frames must be in good condition.
● Works on canvas must be framed or have gallery-wrapped, finished edges with no visible staples.
● Hanging wire must be firmly attached to the back with screw-eyes or D-rings Wire should not exceed the top of the frame. Artwork with no hardware or wire will NOT be accepted.
● NO saw-tooth hangers.
● It is recommended that submitted works are wrapped in protective material such as paper or bubble-wrap (wrapping will not be returned).
● Please deliver your work packaged as you would want a buyer to receive it.

For any questions or concerns regarding submission or the drop-off process, please refer to the ‘Acknowledgement of Receipt of Artwork’ form online or contact Holly K. Hurd, Community Engagement & Exhibitions Manager at h.hurd@asld.org or call (303)778-6990 ext. 1108.

ASLD Englewood Branch . 901 Englewood Parkway, Unit 108 . Englewood, CO 80110

In 2025, we moved into a space in Englewood’s CityCenter as part of their CitySpark project to reengage the neighborhood. The Englewood Branch includes gallery, Studio 108 as well as classroom space shared by ASLD and Access Gallery, and artist studios managed by CAST.