• The Colorado Council on the Arts is reviving the Governor's Arts Awards, which began in 1969 but went into hiatus a few years ago when the council's budget was slashed. Through March 19 (postmark), the council is accepting nominations for the 2007 awards, which may include artists and organizations, corporate and civic leaders; one award will go to a Colorado town or city that has used the arts to enhance quality of life and economic vitality. Information/nomination forms: 303-892-3802, coloarts.org.

• Elements . . . A Clay Gallery, in Olde Town Arvada, is seeking entries through March 25 for its March 30-April 29 "March Magnets" show. Prospectus/information: arvadaceramicarts.org/elements.html

• The South Broadway Christian Church, 23 Lincoln St., is asking local artists to submit work by March 30 for the second annual spring exhibition. The theme this year is "Resurrection: An Art Experience," and eligible work may include paintings, drawings, fine-art prints, photography, sculptures, glass, textiles and poetry. To see last year's exhibition: southbroadwaychristianchurch.org (stations of the cross). 303-722-4679

• The Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site and Garden of the Gods are seeking work depicting those sites for a sale Aug. 10 through 12 at the ranch. The deadline for applying is April 1. Prospectus: 1-719-331-2370 or kathrynamcmahon@aol.com

• East End Applied Arts has set an April 2 deadline for receiving submissions for the Sept. 14 show "Over the Rainbow," 2- and 3-D works inspired by the film The Wizard of Oz. Open to art students and professional artists. Prospectus: eastendarts.com (exhibitions and announcements), or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to East End Applied Arts, Over the Rainbow, 1556 Florence St., Aurora, CO 80010; eastendarts.com; or 720-203-3575.

• The Dairy Center for the Arts in Boulder is accepting applications for 2008 exhibitions in the Colorado Curator Program. Shows will hang in the McMahon Gallery and the In Focus PhotoHallway. Call open to all mediums. The deadline for applying is 5 p.m. April 13. 303-440-7826, ext. 106, or thedairy.org

• Plein Air Artists of America is accepting entries for its 11th annual exhibition, to be held Aug. 1 to 31 at Angler Art Gallery. Deadline for digital entries is April 15, for slides May 1. Prospectus/information: pleinair artistscolorado.com