Au Naturale Art Show
Second Annual Figurative Art Exhibit
This is an open competition and exhibition dedicated to celebrating the beauty of the nude human figure. We invite artists of all skill levels to submit their works for consideration. This event serves as a fundraiser for Yosemite Sierra Artists, while there are no cash prizes, art will be judged and ribbons will be awarded at the opening reception on April 27th. The exhibit will also be on display during the Oakhurst Art & Wine Hop and Memorial Day weekend, providing excellent exposure for your work. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your art and support a great cause!
DATES
EXHIBIT – April 18 – May 18, 2025
SUBMISSIONS OPEN – March 1st
DEADLINE TO ENTER – Saturday, April 10
ACCEPTANCE–April 15 by Email
ART INTAKE – Saturday & Sunday April 12 & 13 1:00–3:00 pm
RECEPTION – Saturday, April 26th from 3-5:30 pm
Light bites provided – cocktails available for purchase at the bar
PICK UP – Saturday, May 24 1:00–3:00 pm
VENUE
The Gallery at Oakhurst Spirits – 40300 Greenwood Way, Oakhurst • OakhurstSpirits.com
ART SUBMISSION
All art to be submitted to SmarterEntry.com/CallsForEntry/YSA by April 10, 2025 by midnight
ENTRY FEES
YSA Members $15 1st entry and $10 each additional piece
Non-Members: $20 1st entry and $15 each additional piece – Non-members may join YSA prior to entering
EXHIBIT RULES
This is an open exhibit showcasing the nude human figure.
Ribbons will be awarded and are just are fun and to recognize artistic excellence in portraying the human figure. No cash awards at this event. Art will be accepted as long as it is not considered erotic or offensive to any race, creed, or gender.
Submit art to SmarterEntry.com/CallsForEntry/YSAby April 10, 2025 by midnight
Please post your favorite image first in Smarter Entry. Artists will receive notification of works accepted by email on April 15. Make sure that emails from YosemiteSierraArtists.org are being accepted by your email provider. Oakhurst Spirits Gallery has limited space so it’s possible not all art will be accepted.
All media is accepted including but not limited to painting, photography and sculpture. Artwork must be 100% original except prints such as photography, digital art, woodcuts, lithographs etc.
Entry into the exhibit means the artist will abide by the rules and any exhibition of their work is at their own risk.
Artwork must be properly identified with a completed entry form attached to it.
All two-dimensional artwork must be strung with wire for hanging in the upper third of the frame. No saw tooth hangers. Sculpture/3-D entries may include podium or other display case or stand. Fiber works must be hangable. All frames must be in good condition.
Maximum overall size is limited to artwork to 24×36. Minimum size is 8×10 inches.
Artist(s) accepted agree to allow image(s) of their artwork to be posted on the YSA website and social media sites and used for publicity.
SALES
All sales will be made by Oakhurst Spirits for which they will receive a 25% commission. Commission will be deducted from payment to the artist.
LIABILITY
This document certifies our commitment to hold harmless Oakhurst Spirits or Yosemite Sierra Artists, in the event of any and all personal injury to anyone under our care, while on the premises of the distillery or gallery.
All physical entries will be handled with the utmost care, but Yosemite Sierra Artists and Oakhurst Spirits will not be responsible for any loss or damage to any entry from any cause whatsoever, including transportation, fire, storage, showing, or theft.
Please deliver accepted artwork to Oakhurst Spirits, Saturday & Sunday 12 & 13 1:00–3:00 pm
Oakhurst Spirits – 40300 Greenwood Way, Oakhurst, CA 93644
You may arrange to have a relative or friend deliver it for you (must have attached form with signature). For alternative delivery please make prior arrangements with Gina at gina@yosemitesierraartists.org or call 949-433-0728. Remember to attach a completed entry form to the artwork.
PICKUP of Unsold ART
There is no storage at the venue. YSA nor Oakhurst Spirits are responsible for work not picked up.