Focus on Figures is our annual celebration of the art of the figure. This is an open show invite to all artists to submit work in any medium to be exhibited in our historic GAR Hall. A two-day workshop with judge, Corey Pitkin, has been scheduled during the run of this exhibit. 

Entry Fee

• $25 for first entry, $10 for each additional entry (up to 5)
• Artists can submit up to 5 pieces - up to 2 per artist accepted
• Membership is not required for entry

Eligibility

• All forms of artwork are allowed
• All artwork must be originally created and is the original artist’s work from conception through execution. The artwork must not be a copy of likeness of another’s work or derived from a published painting, drawing, photograph, digital image or print.
• No size restrictions, within reason. For very oversize or very heavy pieces please contact us before submitting.
• Submissions of artwork done during the course of an in-person or online workshop or class is not permitted.
• Work must not have been previously exhibited in a North River Arts exhibition, not including satellite galleries. Work from satellite galleries is allowed.
• Work does not need to be for sale.
• All 2D work must be framed or gallery wrapped (finished edges) and wired for hanging.
• All 2D work must be framed or gallery wrapped (finished edge) and wired for hanging.
• No saw tooth hangers.
• Work deemed unsuitable will not be accepted or hung.

Awards

• Best in Show $250 plus ribbon
• Second Place Ribbon and a $100 Gift Card to NRAS, applicable to any North River Arts Class or Workshop
• Third Place Ribbon
• Honorable Mentions (5) Ribbon

Sales

• Work may be for sale; NFS is allowed.
• Members charged a 30% commission and non-members charged 50%. Payment to artists will be within 30 days of exhibition closing. All artwork must remain hung until close of show.

Hand Delivery and Shipping

Information will be provided to artists upon acceptance into the Awards Show.