Lore Degenstein Gallery's 16th Annual Figurative Art Exhibition

This is a juried visual art competition and exhibition open to two-dimensional figurative artists (referencing the human figure) who are over the age of 18, working in painting, drawing, printmaking, or fiber. The exhibition runs from Saturday, October 25 through Sunday, December 7, 2025. This year's juror is Yvonne Petkus, a painter and professor at Western Kentucky University whose work explores struggle, persistence, and the human figure through process-based paintings.

Artists may submit up to three works for a non-refundable entry fee of $25. All works must have been created within the last five years (no earlier than 2020). Images should be submitted as 300 dpi JPEG files, no smaller than 5" x 7" in scale. The application deadline is August 17, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time. Notifications of acceptance will be emailed the week of September 1, 2025. Accepted works must be received by October 10, 2025. All accepted works must be framed or otherwise ready to hang. Artists are responsible for shipping their work both ways and should include a pre-paid return shipping label in the package.

Awards include: Best of Show ($2,000), Second Prize ($1,500), Third Prize ($1,000), Fourth Prize ($750), and Fifth Prize ($500). The juror will attend the opening on October 25 to give remarks and award prizes. Works will not be returned before the end of the exhibition. Return shipping begins December 10, 2025 (on hold December 17 through January 4). Contact gallery director Laura Libert at [email protected] or (570) 372-4059 with questions.