52nd
May 1 - 5, 2026
Since 1973, The Edge of Cedars Art Exhibit has been supported and lovingly hosted by the world-wide Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority, an organization that promotes service and leadership. The show took a year hiatus during 2020.
In 2023, the event moved to a new home at the Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center.
In 2026 we will celebrate the 52nd Annual Edge of Cedars Art Exhibit.
Please join us in honoring the history while bringing new life to this wonderful event!
Eligibility
OPEN TO ALL ARTISTS
This is a non-juried show; every work of art is displayed. First, Second, and Third place ribbons will be given in each division, at the discretion of the Judge.
All entries must be original work, not created in a class or workshop, and any photo reference material must have been taken by the Artist.
Entries previously shown at any Edge of Cedars shows are not eligible.
Divisions
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Student
At the discretion of the judge, individual art can be moved to another level.
Media
(All must be original work)
Photography (including digitally enhanced)
Mixed Media (glass, tile, fiber, open)
3 Dimensional (sculpture, pottery)
Painting (oil, acrylics, watercolor, alcohol ink)
Graphic Art (pencil, charcoal, pastels, pen & ink)
Sale of Art
30% Gallery Commission on all sales.
(Every effort is made to promote sales of work unless you do not wish to sell)
All entries for hanging must be securely wired and ready to hang. We cannot accept works with sawtooth hangers.
Each piece must include a label on the back with the following details:
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Artist’s Name
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Title of Work
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Media & Division Categories
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Price (or NFS)
$20 for each entry - Limit: Two entries per artist
Students - high school and under– FREE (contact GMAEC for details)
Limit: One entry per student.
GMAEC Members get ONE FREE entry.
Call for information! 970-856-9195.
Fees
Deadlines
Registration ends April 26th at midnight.
Artwork must be delivered April 28th between 9am and 1pm
Unsold or NFS artwork must be picked up on May 6th between 9am and Noon
Awards & Cash Prizes
Judge’s Best of Show
Best Advanced
Best Intermediate
Best Beginner
Best Student
Peoples Choice
Our Judge
Karen Brueggemann
Born in New Jersey, raised mostly around Albuquerque, moved to Cedaredge about 19 years ago. I feel my life has been based around art from an early age- my first box of crayons, to be exact. I loved coloring and making things that I thought were beautiful. The first piece of art I ever sold was to my sixth-grade teacher.
During my life of creating art, I was a member of the Belen League for about 5 years, the New Mexico League for about 15 years, probably showed in at least 30 different galleries around the country and, for about 40 years, I participated in an average of about 12 arts and crafts shows each year. I have had several one-person shows. won numerous awards, organized and put on many arts and crafts shows and have been published a number of times. I have worked in at least 7 different mediums, currently teaching myself to create mono prints.
I show my work at The Blue Pig Gallery in Palisade, the Red Canyon Collections in Sedona, and have been a member of the lmpressionZ Gallery in Cedaredge for ten years.