Brutal Beauty

The Lexington Art League seeks submissions for its annual figure exhibition. For over 30 years the figure show continues to push the boundaries beyond the traditional 'nude' toward a deeper exploration of the human figure and experience.

Brutal Beauty is a contemporary exhibition of the human figure that speaks to our innermost instincts for satisfaction, pleasure, and comfort through work that invites us to examine the qualities that we are unable to avoid, but often hide from others. This exhibition seeks to convey a rawness that is universal while revealing our desires and limitations in a boldly honest approach to the way we experience the human form.

Eligibility: International call open to all artists regardless of location, media, or experience level. Artists may submit up to six works of art for consideration. Each work may be considered separately, unless otherwise noted by the artist that works must be shown as a complete collection. Submissions must include up to six images at 300 DPI/PPI, an image list with size, title, media, and date, artist statement, bio, and resume. Accepted applicants will be notified by December 21, 2017. Exhibition dates: January 26 - March 11, 2018.

Artwork must be delivered to the Lexington Art League, 209 Castlewood Drive, Lexington, KY 40505, by 5 p.m. on January 15, 2018. All accepted work must be ready to hang or display. Artists must provide written installation instructions for any artworks requiring special handling or installation methods. Artists picking up their artwork may do so between March 13-14, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If art is shipped to the gallery, the artist is responsible for shipping costs to the gallery; return shipping will be paid by the Lexington Art League. Artists may choose to make their work available for sale; all sales will be managed by the Lexington Art League for a 30% commission of the sale price.