The Figure Now

The Figure Now


THE FIGURE NOW / Exhibition 2012

CONTEST FOCUS
A painting exhibition that focuses on the contemporary interpretation of the human form.

ELIGIBILITY
Open to emerging as well as established artists in the United States.

JUROR
Kent Williams– www.kentwilliams.com

IMPORTANT DATES
December 15, 2011
Entry deadline date

December 30, 2011
Notification of acceptance (via e-mail)

January 20, 2012
All work must be in gallery   

Friday, February 3 – Friday, March 2, 2012
Exhibition   

Friday, February 3, 2012
Opening Reception

Monday, March 23, 2012
All work will be mailed back to artist

ENTRY FEE
• $30 for up to three entries (non-refundable)

INSURANCE
Work will be insured only while on the gallery premises in accordance with Fontbonne University policy. 

SALE OF WORK
All work, unless indicated that it is not for sale (NFS), will be available for purchase during the exhibit. Fontbonne University Fine Arts Gallery will retain a commission of 35% on all artwork sold during the exhibition.

AWARDS
First Place Juried Award - $1,000
Second Place Juried Award - $500
Third Place Juried Award - $250

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Ellen Gochnour, Director: Fontbonne University Fine Arts Gallery
phone: (314) 719-3580
e-mail: egochnour@fontbonne.edu

Terms & Conditions


SUBMISSION CRITERIA
• All accepted work must be original. All entries must portray the human figure.
• No dimensions of work can exceed 72” in either H or W
• Each artist may enter up to three works.
• Shipping and return shipping are at the artist’s expense, must  include pre-paid Fedex or UPS label, taped to the back of the painting.
• The gallery assumes no responsibility for the return of work that arrives without a pre-paid Fedex or UPS label,
• Selected work must be clearly labeled with the artist’s name, title, date, and medium.
• Uploaded images must be no larger than 2 meg per image and we recommend at least 300 dpi. 

The Figure Now
12/19/2011
$30.00
THE FIGURE NOW / Exhibition 2012 CONTEST FOCUS A painting exhibition that focuses on the contemporary interpretation of the human form.