In art, the hand can never execute anything higher than the heart can imagine.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson

2024 VCTA Event Schedule


Artist Registration Postmark Deadline
Friday, August 9, 2024  

Registration received after this date will be subject to a $15 late fee. 
Refunds may be requested until August 16th.


Artist Check-In

Friday, August 23rd, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 24th, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • VICTOR CITY HALL

  • 500 Victor Ave, Victor, CO 80860

Canvases will be stamped at check-in. Stamping is also available during the week of painting.


Artist Welcome Reception

Sunday, August 275th, Noon - 1:30 PM

Wallace Park, N. 2nd Street and Victor Ave., Victor, CO

Limited seating so please bring a chair!!

Open to registered artists and their spouse or significant other only, please. There will be light snacks and prizes. 


Friday, August 30th, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Victor Elks Lodge, 181 N. 3rd Street, Victor, CO

Please be prompt.

Paintings CHECK-IN


Purchase Patron Night

Friday, August 30th

Victor Elks Lodge, 181 N. 3rd Street, Victor, CO 

By invitation only.


Art Show & Sale

Open to the Public
Free of Charge

Saturday, August 31st, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 1st, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday, September 2nd, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Victor Elks Lodge, 181 N. 3rd Street, Victor, CO

Original Artwork, T-Shirts, and Posters available for sale.  

Purchased artwork will remain in the gallery until pick-up on Monday (1:30 PM - 3:00 PM only). 


Saturday, August 31st, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 1st, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday, September 2nd, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Young at Art program artwork will be judged, displayed, and available for sale at the event. See Young at Art for more information.  

YOUNG AT ART


Saturday, August 31st

Pinnacle Plaza, N. 3rd Street, Victor, CO

Program starts at 7:00 PM - Open to the Public

Gallery will open after the awards presentation. Judge will be available for comments in the gallery.

AWARDS PRESENTATION


Brush Rush

Sunday, September 1st, 9:00 AM - Noon
Judging at 12:30 PM in the gallery

Registered artists will check in on the porch of Victor Elks Lodge before 9:00 AM where the designated location will be revealed.   

  • Canvases must be stamped to be included in the event

  • Maximum canvas dimension 14” x 18”—no framing is permitted

  • One painting per artist

The public is welcome to view artists as they paint on site.

Completed artwork must be submitted at the gallery by 12:30 PM to be included in the judging and will be available for sale after judging.


Quick Draw

Monday, September 2nd, 9:00 AM - Noon
Judging by the public on-site at 12:00 PM Noon 

Registered artists will check in with the Event Coordinator at Wallace Park.  Live models, props, and historic Victor scenery will be on display for subject matter.  Everyone is welcome to view the artists as they paint and participate in judging at noon.

Only unframed paintings will be included in the judging.


Art Check-Out and Pick-up

Monday, September 2nd, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Victor Elks Lodge, 181 N. 3rd Street, Victor, CO

The show closes at 1:00 PM.  All artwork must be picked up between 1:30 - 3:00 PM only.