The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has served as the Rocky Mountain Region’s leading resource for informal science education since 1900. A wide variety of award-winning exhibits and engaging programs help Museum visitors of all ages celebrate and understand the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth, and the universe. The Museum also holds in perpetuity more than 650,000 objects and specimens representing the best of the natural world. Its curators, educators, research associates, and specially trained volunteers conduct fieldwork at home and abroad in the study areas of anthropology, geology, health science, paleontology, space science, and zoology.

In fall 2002, the Museum opened the spectacular Leprino Family Atrium and Sky Terrace, featuring an unmatched view of the Denver skyline and the Rocky Mountains. In summer 2003, the Museum will open its newest exhibition, Space Odyssey, and the renovated Gates Planetarium. Each of these new features offers state-of-the-art technology and participatory experiences that will give Museum visitors the feeling that they are traveling across the universe without ever leaving the ground.

The Museum is located in Denver’s City Park, in the heart of the city. For more information on the Museum, visit www.dmns.org.

Criteria: Current GNSI members may submit up to 2 samples of their work. 2 X 2 inch slides and jpgs will be accepted. All slides must be labeled with artist’s name and phone number, title of work and arrow indicating direction of image. The digital files must be good quality jpg files. CD-ROMs are preferred over floppy disks. Please indicate on the entry form if you are sending the original work or a print. For those sending prints, the DMNS would like to know the media and substrate of the framed pieces so please include that information on the entry form if it is different from the original media and substrate.

In selecting images to submit please make sure that the slide or jpg meets the following criteria:

	In sharp focus
	Very evenly lit
	Properly exposed and of good color temperature
	Art should be square on all four sides (negligible “keystoning”)
	Arrive clean and neat

Slides or digital files not meeting these requirements may be excluded from adjudication.

Please note that space is limited to 60 pieces of art so acceptance may be limited to one entry per artist.

All entries must be post marked by March 31st, 2003.

Enclose a self addressed, stamped envelope if you wish your slides or disks to be returned, otherwise, slides will go into the GNSI educational slide collection. You will receive notice of the jury’s decision in mid-May 2003.

Mail slides and disks to:
Helen Macfarlane
GNSI Annual Exhibition 2003
3835 East Fourth Avenue
Denver CO 80206

Framing: All artwork must be matted in a simple frame with hanging wire and ready to hang. The frames MUST have security mounting brackets and double wire. (The show will be open to the public and the Museum is very security conscious. Nielson and AMS manufacture acceptable metal security hangers.) Please also attach spacers to the back of the frame to protect frame and wall. The use of non-glare glass is strongly recommended. Plexiglass can also be used. Jurors and the curator of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science reserve the right to reject improperly framed artwork.

Shipping & Insurance: Please ship your artwork in sturdy boxes and packaging that ensures safe delivery and return. Attach a copy of the entry form on the back of your work. Artists must deliver artwork to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science between June 15th and 25th.

Artists are responsible for insurance and shipping to and from the exhibit. Please include a prepaid return shipping label with artwork. Neither the museum nor the Guild is responsible for damage during delivery of artwork or temporary storage of artwork.

GNSI 2003 Annual Members Exhibition
Entry Form
(Must be postmarked March 31st, 2003)