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2nd Annual - Au Naturale - Figurative Art Exhibit
Au Naturale - Second Annual Figurative Art Exhibit
Submissions are now open!
This is an open competition and exhibition dedicated to
celebrating the beauty of the nude human figure.
We invite artists of all skill levels to submit their works for consideration. This event serves as a fundraiser for Yosemite Sierra Artists, while there are no cash prizes, art will be judged and ribbons will be awarded at the opening reception on April 27th. The exhibit will also be on display during the 1st ever Oakhurst Art & Wine Hop and Memorial Day weekend, providing excellent exposure for your work. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your art and support a great cause!
DATES
- EXHIBIT - April 27 – June 1, 2024
- DEADLINE TO ENTER - Saturday, April 13, 2024
- ACCEPTANCE – April 18 by Email
- ART INTAKE – Saturday & Sunday April 20 & 21 1:00–3:00 pm
- OPENING RECEPTION - Saturday, April 27 from 3-5:30 pm
- OAKHURST ART HOP - Thursday, May 16 from 5-8 pm
- PICK UP - Sunday, June 2 from 1:00–3:00 pm
VENUE
The Gallery at Oakhurst Spirits - 40300 Greenwood Way, Oakhurst • OakhurstSpirits.com
ART SUBMISSION
All art to be submitted to SmarterEntry.com/CallsForEntry/YSA by April 13, 2024, by midnight.
Please note: place your favorite image in Smarter Entry first if you are entering multiple pieces. Due to gallery space limitations priority will be given to your preference. Artists will receive notification of works accepted by email on April 18. Make sure that emails from YosemiteSierraArtists.org are being accepted by your email provider.
ENTRY FEES
YSA Members $15 1st entry and $10 each additional piece
Non-Members: $20 1st entry and $15 each additional piece
Non-members may join YSA prior to entering at www.YosemiteSierraArtists.org/join.
EXHIBIT RULES
This is an open exhibit showcasing the nude human figure. Artwork that is erotic or offensive to any race, creed, or gender will not be accepted. It is a juried and judged competition and exhibition. There are no cash prizes as this event is a fundraiser for YSA. To recognize excellence and to promote the arts in our community ribbons will be awarded in different categories. The awards will be announced at the opening reception and on display during the new Oakhurst Art & Wine Hop.
- All media is accepted including but not limited to painting, photography, and sculpture. Artwork must be 100% original except prints such as photography, digital art, woodcuts, lithographs. Prints of paintings will not be accepted.
- Gallery space limitations will be one of several factors in the number of accepted submissions.
- Entry into the exhibit means the artist will abide by these rules and any exhibition of their work is at their own risk.
- It is the responsibility of the artist to have the necessary releases for all recognizable models in the artwork they submit.
- Artwork must be properly identified with a completed entry form attached to it.
- All two-dimensional artworks must be strung with wire for hanging in the upper third of the frame. No saw tooth hangers. Sculpture/3-D entries may include podium or other display case or stand. Fiber works must be hangable. All frames must be in good condition.
- Maximum overall size is limited to artwork to 24x48. The minimum size is 8x10 inches.
- Artist(s) and their model(s) agree to allow image(s) of submitted artwork to be posted on the YSA website, YSA social media sites and used for publicity.
SALES
All sales will be made by Oakhurst Spirits for which they will receive a 25% commission.
75% of the final total after credit card fees will be paid at the end of the show to the artist(s) by check.
LIABILITY
This document certifies your commitment to hold harmless Oakhurst Spirits or Yosemite Sierra Artists, in the event of any and all personal injury to anyone under our care, while on the premises of the distillery or gallery.
All physical entries will be handled with the utmost care, but Yosemite Sierra Artists and Oakhurst Spirits will not be responsible for any loss or damage to any entry from any cause whatsoever, including transportation, fire, storage, showing, or theft.
INTAKE of ART
Please deliver artwork to Oakhurst Spirits, Saturday & Sunday April 20 & 21 1:00–3:00 pm
Oakhurst Spirits – 40300 Greenwood Way, Oakhurst, CA 93644
You may arrange to have a relative or friend deliver or pick up for you (must have attached form with signature). For alternative delivery please make prior arrangements with Gina at gina@yosemitesierraartists.org or call 949-433-0728.
Remember to attach a completed entry form to the artwork.
PICKUP of Unsold ART
There is no storage at the venue. YSA nor Oakhurst Spirits are responsible for work not picked up.
Visions of Self 2024
The 4th Annual "Visions of Self" is an international juried art exhibition for female artists.
The show is open to all artists who identify as female, with work accepted in all media. No shipping required. The Visions of Self show exhibits online at MettaGallery.com.
"Visions of Self" can include self-portraits, work depicting your environment, your emotions, or state of being. Each artist will have the opportunity to add a “Vision Statement” to be displayed along with your piece, if accepted.
Four prizes are awarded for the show:
Best of Show: $200 + Ribbon
1st Place: $100 + Ribbon
2nd Place: $50 + Ribbon
3rd Place: $25 + Ribbon
Honorable Mentions: Ribbon
Judges: Multimedia artist Carolynne Gamble, MFA & Michele Jacoby Chmielewski, MA
Dates:
Entry Deadline: January 31, 2024
Notification of Acceptance: by February 10, 2024
Show begins March 1st, 2024, to coincide with Women’s History Month. Ribbons announced on March 1st.
Fees:
$15 YSA Members, $20 non-members for first entry. $5 each additional entry - contact us for discount code
For questions or more information, join our Facebook Group: Women's Voices, Women's Vision
Yosemite Sierra Artists 53rd Annual Open Art Competition and Exhibition
Yosemite Sierra Artists 53rd Annual Open Art Competition and Exhibition
DATES
EXHIBIT – June 1– June 30, 2024
DEADLINE TO ENTER – Saturday, May 11, 2024
ART INTAKE - Wednesday, May 29 - 11 AM – 5 PM
RECEPTION - Saturday, June 8 - 5-7 PM
PICK UP - Wednesday, July 1 - 11 AM – 5 PM
VENUE
Yosemite Gateway Art Center and Gallery 5, 40982 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
AWARDS
Best of Show - $150 plus ribbon.
First Place in each category - $75 plus ribbon.
Ribbons awarded for 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention.
Awards will be made at the Opening Reception and later posted on the YSA website at yosemitesierraartists.org.
ART SUBMISSION
All art to be submitted on Smarter Entry by May 11, 2024, at 11:59 PM (PDT).
ENTRY FEES
YSA Members $20 1st entry and $10 each additional piece (You must use unique YSA code that will be provided to each member to receive the discount on Smarter Entry.)
Non-Members: $30 1st entry and $20 each additional piece
Non-members may join YSA prior to entering and receive the member discount on entry fees at www.YosemiteSierraArtists.org.
EXHIBIT RULES
1. All media exhibit including but not limited to painting, photography, and sculpture. Entries must be original artwork, copies of original such as giclee prints of paintings are not accepted. The exception to this is original artwork that is traditionally created as prints such as photography, woodcuts, digital mixed media, lithographs etc. are permitted. Artwork must be 100% the creation of the artist. Artwork that is generated by AI is not the original creation of the artist and is not available to be copyrighted and will not be accepted.
2. This is an open competition and exhibit. All YSA members are guaranteed at least one accepted entry. Works from additional artists will be accepted based on category and exhibit space. Artists will receive notification of works accepted by email by May 19, 2024. Please make sure that emails from YSA are being accepted by your email provider.
3. Entry into the competition and exhibit means the artist will abide by the rules and any exhibition of their work is at their own risk.
4. Artwork must have been completed within the last three years and submitted by the artist(s). Work shown in previous Yosemite Sierra Artists Anniversary exhibits will not be accepted. Work deemed offensive to any race, creed, or gender will not be accepted.
5. Artwork must be properly identified with a completed entry form attached to it.
6. All two-dimensional artwork must be strung with wire for hanging in the upper third of the frame. No saw tooth hangers. Sculpture/3-D entries may include podium or other display case or stand. Fiber works must be hangable. All frames must be in good condition.
7. Maximum overall size is limited to 30x40. The Minimum size including frame is 8x10 inches. Any art piece larger or smaller may or may not be selected based on the discretion of the Exhibit Committee.
8. A minimum of seven (7) artworks from a minimum of (5) artists entering in a category are required for awards in that category. Categories may be combined for judging purposes at the discretion of the Exhibit Committee. Names of judges will be made public after judging is complete.
9. No work may be removed during the exhibit without permission of the Exhibit Committee.
10. Artist(s) that receive awards agree to allow image(s) of their artwork to be posted on the YSA website and YSA social media sites.
SALES
All sales will be made by Gallery 5 for which they will receive a 30% commission. Commission will be deducted from payment to the artist. Gallery 5 will be responsible for collecting sales tax.
LIABILITY AT IN-PERSON PHYSICAL VENUE
All physical entries will be handled with the utmost care, but Yosemite Sierra Artists and Gallery 5 and their staff and/or volunteers will not be responsible for any loss or damage to any entry from any cause whatsoever, including transportation, fire, storage, showing, or theft.
INTAKE of ART
Please deliver artwork to Gallery 5, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 11 AM - 5 PM
5 Gallery – 40982 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644.
Remember to attach a completed entry form to the artwork.
PICKUP at the END of EXHIBIT
Monday, July 1, 2024, from 11AM – 5 PM at 5 Gallery – 40982 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644. There is no storage at the venue. Neither the YSA Exhibit Committee nor Gallery5are responsible for work not picked up.
You may authorize a relative or friend to deliver/pick up your artwork for you with a signed note.
All rules are posted on SmarterEntry.com and YosemiteSierraArtists.org.