Au Naturel: the Nude in the 21st Century 2018

Clatsop Community College presents the twelfth annual international juried exhibition, Au Naturel: the Nude in the 21st Century, to be held January 25 - March 15, 2018 in the Royal Nebeker Art Gallery in Astoria, Oregon.

This international juried competition is open to all artists working in two-dimensional drawing, painting, and printmaking media with a focus on the nude human figure as subject matter in any form ranging from representational to abstract, employing the handmade mark as the primary means of image-making. Photography is not eligible. Entrants must be 18 years or older. Artwork created under the supervision of an instructor is not eligible. Submitted artwork must have been executed in the last five years and must be available for the duration of the exhibit. Artwork reproduced by photomechanical processes (including giclée prints) will not be accepted. Maximum dimensions are 6 feet x 10 feet and must not weigh more than 50 lbs. uncrated. All accepted artwork must be framed or otherwise professionally presented with wires or hanging devices (no saw-tooth hangers).

Submit 3-15 images online through CaFÉ by November 10, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. MST. Entry fee is $40 for 1-3 images and $5 for each additional image. The juror is Arvie Smith, Professor Emeritus of Painting at Pacific Northwest College of Art. Awards include $1000 in cash prizes, up to $2000 in purchase awards, one solo show feature for the following exhibition season, and Visiting Artist Workshop awards. Artist Reception is Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Notification of acceptance will be emailed by November 30, 2017. Accepted work must arrive by January 11, 2018. The gallery will retain a 35% commission on all sales and will insure all artwork for the duration of the exhibit. Pick-up date for hand-delivered work is Friday, March 16, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. Shipped work will be returned using a return shipping label provided by the artist.