American Art Today: Figures

American Art Today: Figures is open to all artists living and working in the United States and over the age of 18. Works must be original, reflect excellence and a unique vision of the maker within the genre of the human figure, completed within the past two years, and not previously exhibited at The Bascom. There are no size limitations. One or two digital images may be submitted via CaFÉ for a $35 non-refundable entry fee. Each work must be represented by only one image with no detail views or duplicates.

Accepted artworks must be delivered to The Bascom, 323 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC, 28741, between August 26-30, 2013. Works must arrive by August 30, 2013. Shipping and insurance costs to and from the art center are the responsibility of the artist. The Bascom will insure works while on campus. Works must be shipped in a single reusable carton or crate and ready for installation with clear identification attached. A prepaid return shipping label must be included with entry. Works will be returned the week of January 13, 2014.

The exhibition runs September 7, 2013 through January 5, 2014. Public opening and artist reception is Saturday, September 7, 2013, 5-7pm, with Juror Gallery Talk and awards presentation at 6pm. Juror Jonathan Stuhlman is Curator of American Art at the Mint Museum of Art in Charlotte, North Carolina. Awards totaling $5,500 will be awarded at the juror's discretion: Best of Show-$1,600; 1st-$1,200; 2nd-$1,000; 3rd-$900; 4th-$800. The Bascom notifies artists of awards September 5 via email. Works will be for sale during the exhibition if the artist desires, with The Bascom receiving a 40% commission on sales. Artists will receive a check for 60% of the sale within 30 days of the exhibition closing. For additional information, contact Bo Sweeny, Exhibitions Coordinator, 828-787-2879, [email protected] or Sallie Taylor, Curator, 828-787-2899, [email protected].