Prospectus

The BAA is excited to announce our second 2025 member exhibit, redwhiteblue/YOU.

The BAA will be joining forces with other Wilderness Art Studios artists (and neighboring Boulder School of Fine Arts) for our 2nd First Friday event with music, art demos, treats and ARTful activities! 

In addition to the exhibit, there will be table space for 2 member artists to sell hand-crafted items during the July 4th First Friday event! It will be a fun, busy day for the entire Wilderness artist community and beyond!

 Our redwhiteblue/YOU exhibit has 3 components.

• Main Show piece inspired by “YOU”
  • What represents YOU? Your theme, your passion, your style, medium, favorite colors, subjects? Or maybe do a self-portrait holding a beloved pet. Or not. YOU choose. Your choice. (Details for size etc below.)
• 6×6” panel/cradle art, inspired by “redwhiteblue”
  • Red, white & blue can inspire many things. A focus on the colors separately or a blending of some or all of the colors.
  • Or go symbolic. What does red, white & blue activate within you? 
  • Or just a lovely piece of artwork with red, white & blue as the main colors!
• First Friday Events July 4th, partnering with Wilderness Art Studios!

July First Friday Events  July 4, 4:00 – 8:00 pm

• Wilderness Art Studios BBQ!
• Table space (One 36×50” full table each for two individual artists to sell hand-crafted wares)
• ARTful Activities Do you have an activity to offer? Watercolors, collage, pastels… What passion would you like to share?
• Live belly dancers for a gesture sketching opportunity! (Thank you, Khiri, BAA artist & belly dancer extraordinaire!)

Other Events

Artist Opening Reception Saturday, July 11, 6 – 8 pm Award Ceremony with desserts!

In Person Artist Roundtable  Exact Date TBD (It will be on a Wednesday, 6-8 pm) Free! Bring art to share & discuss or simply be part of the conversation!

Show Requirements (REGISTER for Exhibit HERE)

• Artist BAA membership must be current (Join or Renew HERE!)
• Registration & payment must meet deadline
• Use of BAA 6×6” cradle/panels only. No other 6×6 panels or cradles will be accepted (Details below)
• Main show work must be wired properly for hanging (Details below)
• $25 Submission fee includes submission for main & 6×6” show plus one 6×6” cradle/panel (Note all monies go towards cash prizes, judge, opening supplies & studio rental)

Main Show Piece “YOU”  (REGISTER for Exhibit HERE)

• Artists may submit 1 main show piece
• Art must be wired properly for hanging:
  • Braided wire with screw hooks acceptable for lighter pieces
  • Heavier pieces: D hooks with thicker braided wire
  • Wire approx ⅓ down from top of piece
  • No claw hooks
  • Improperly wired work will not be hung until corrected by artist

• Size limit, 30” width, including frame Art should be inspired by the theme “YOU” 
• Art title, artist name & price must be noted or labeled on back
• Any work NOT picked up within 2 weeks of the Pick-Up date (Aug 2 + 14 Days = August 16) becomes the property of the Boulder Art Association to sell or gift. (*We do not have space to store art.) 
• The BAA may invite individual artists for a 2nd piece, depending on space

6×6” Piece redwhiteblue” (REGISTER for Exhibit HERE)

1. Only panels/cradels provided by the BAA may be used
2. One panel per artist
3. Submission fee includes one  8×8’ cradle/panel per artist
4. Panels may be picked up after initial 6×6 registration with payment

(Pick up dates listed below)

5. Do not wire panels
6. Art title, artist name & price must be noted or labeled on back
7. Art nust be inspired by theme “redwhiteblue”.
8. Initial registration does not require title, medium or price. We understand that artists may need time to finish art first. Therefore, a second registration will be due nearer to the drop-off date. Please keep watch for email from baasubmissions@gmail.com and/or info@boulderartassociation.org for updates!
9. $5 charge if a 2nd panel is requested due to artist error on 1st panel
10. Any work NOT picked up within 2 weeks of the Pick-Up date (Aug 2 + 14 Days = August 16) becomes the property of the Boulder Art Association to sell or gift. (*We do not have space to store art.) 

Table Space (Request a table space  HERE)

1. Artists will be chosen according to “first come; first served”.
2. Table space: 36×60” – One full size table! Plenty of space for your creative, hand-crafted wares!
3. The BAA has two canvas folding “bins” for the sale of art  prints & flat, unframed art to be shared by contributing artists
4. Limit to 2 artists
5. Artist must be present entire time and are responsible for own sales
6. Price: $25.00
7. Date & Time: First Friday, July 4, 4-8:00 pm (Artists may arrive at 2:30 to set up)
8. Artists must pack & clear table spaces starting at 8:00 pm, April 4th. (Earlier packing possible with mutual agreement of table artists in attendance.)
9. Table artists are not required to participate in the exhibit, however BAA membership must be current.

More Details

• Location: BAA Community Center at Wilderness Art Studios 2810 Wilderness Place, Suite C (Back door entrance, center/3rd door). Detailed directions HERE.
• Any work NOT picked up within 14 days of the Pick-Up date (by or on August 16th, 2025) becomes the property of the Boulder Art Association
• Insurance & Loss: The BAA does not insure artwork. It is strongly recommended & the responsibility of the artist to properly insure their work against any damage or loss, financial or otherwise, resulting from copyright, trademark, theft, breakage, fire, flood or any other cause or Act of God to Artist’s work(s) during the term of this agreement.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Hanging main show, hanging 6x6s, ARTful Activity, opening reception (Help provide “finger-food” desserts), drop-off,, pick-up support
• 100% sales to the artist with following conditions:
  • 100% to artist when artist is present to take payment
  • 100% to artist if purchaser can connect with artist and arrange payment either with a QR Code or other means at an agreed upon time
  • If artist is unavailable and purchaser wishes to purchase art in the moment, with the artist’s agreement (on registration form), the BAA can accept payment with the understanding that 20% of sale price will go to the BAA (80% to artist)
• Awards
  • Main Show: 1st $75, 2nd $50, 3rd $30
  • 6x6s: Three $25 cash awards: Fireworks (Art inspires feelings of excitement, joy, passion), Independence (Art has elements of individuality, uniqueness) , Freedom (Art that invokes a sensation of being, feeling free)
• REGISTER for Exhibit  HERE

DATES for Main Show/6x6s

• TODAY: Exhibit Entry is OPEN!  
• Exhibit Entry Deadline (Initial Submission & Payment) – Saturday, May 31st, midnight
• Pick up 8×8” cradle/panel Dates – (Please email info@boulderartassociation.org if alternative arrangements are needed)
  • Fridays, 2:15 – 4:15 pm: April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
  • Sundays, 1:30 – 2 AND 5 – 5:30 pm: May 4 & 18, June 1 (Note: Live nude model 2-5:00)
  • Mondays, 4:00 – 4:30 AND 5:30 – 6:30 pm: April 21, 28, May 5, 12,19, 26 and June 2 (Note: Private student 4:30- 5:30)
  • Note: cradle/panel pick up may also be arranged with BAA volunteers. Email info@boulderartassociation.org 
• Final Registration Form Due (Art Title/Medium/Price): Sunday, June 8, midnight
• Drop Off – Saturday, June 21st, 2::00 – 4:00 pm (Hanging June 28th, 2-4pm-ish) 
• First Friday: July 4, 4:00 – 8:00 pm
• Opening Reception: Saturday, July 11, 6-8:00 pm 
• In Person Artist Roundtable Wednesday, May 2nd 6-8 pm. Bring in artwork to share & discuss – or not!  We’ll share & discuss attendee art or show art with other artists – inspiration, mediums and more!
• Pick-up Art: Saturday, August 2nd, 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Any work NOT picked up within 2 weeks of the Pick-Up date (Aug 2 + 14 Days = August 16) becomes the property of the Boulder Art Association to sell or gift. (*We do not have space to store art.) 

DATES for TABLE SPACE
(Request for table space  HERE)

• Submissions Open: Today!
• Deadline: Submissions will close after 2 artists register   
• Set up: First Friday, May 4, 2:30 pm
• Event hours: 4:00 – 8:00 pm
• 8:00 pm Artist start packing, clearing table space (No early removal for integrity of event)

Questions? Email info@boulderartassociation.org

(REGISTER for Exhibit  HERE)

Four Poems about Freedom & Independence 

I Hear America Singing

By Walt Whitman

I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear,

Those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should be blithe and strong,

The carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam,

The mason singing his as he makes ready for work, or leaves off work,

The boatman singing what belongs to him in his boat, the deckhand singing on the steamboat deck,

The shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench, the hatter singing as he stands,

The wood-cutter’s song, the ploughboy’s on his way in the morning, or at noon intermission or at sundown,

The delicious singing of the mother, or of the young wife at work, or of the girl sewing or washing,

Each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else,

The day what belongs to the day—at night the party of young fellows, robust, friendly,

Singing with open mouths their strong melodious songs.

 The Fourth of July Parade
By Fran Haraway

• Stripes and stars,
• Antique cars,
• Pretty girls,
• Baton twirls,
• Spangled gowns,
• Friendly clowns,
  Smiling folks,
  Papered spokes,
  Marching feet,
  Endless heat,
  Clapping hands,
  High school bands,
  Town traditions,
  Politicians,
  Perspiration,
  Celebration!

Freedom

By Langston Hughes

Freedom will not come

Today, this year

         Nor ever

Through compromise and fear.

I have as much right

As the other fellow has

         To stand

On my two feet

And own the land.

I tire so of hearing people say,

Let things take their course.

Tomorrow is another day.

I do not need my freedom when I’m dead.

I cannot live on tomorrow’s bread.

         Freedom

         Is a strong seed

         Planted

         In a great need.

         I live here, too.

         I want my freedom

         Just as you.   

The Summer Day
Emily Dickenson

The Eagle of his Nest
No easier divest—
And gain the Sky
Than mayest Thou—Except Thyself may be
Thine Enemy—
Captivity is Consciousness—
So’s Liberty …