Au Naturale Art Show

Au Naturale – 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 1st ever

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 27 – June 1, 2024
  • DEADLINE TO ENTER – Tuesday, April 16, 2024
  • ACCEPTANCE – April 18 by Email
  • ART INTAKE – Saturday & Sunday April 20 & 21 1:00–3:00 pm
  • OPENING RECEPTION – Saturday, April 27 from 3-5:30 pm
  • OAKHURST ART HOP – Thursday, May 16 from 5-8 pm
  • PICK UP – Sunday, June 2 from 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 13, 2024, by midnight.
  • Please note: place your favorite image in Smarter Entry first if you are entering multiple pieces. Due to gallery space limitations priority will be given to your preference. Artists will receive notification of works accepted by email on April 18. Make sure that emails from YosemiteSierraArtists.org are being accepted by your email provider. 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 at www.YosemiteSierraArtists.org/join.

EXHIBIT RULES

This is an open exhibit showcasing the nude human figure. Artwork that is erotic or offensive to any race, creed, or gender will not be accepted. It is a juried and judged competition and exhibition. There are no cash prizes as this event is a fundraiser for YSA. To recognize excellence and to promote the arts in our community ribbons will be awarded in different categories. The awards will be announced at the opening reception and on display during the new Oakhurst Art & Wine Hop.

  1. 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. Prints of paintings will not be accepted.
  2. Gallery space limitations will be one of several factors in the number of accepted submissions.
  3. Entry into the exhibit means the artist will abide by these rules and any exhibition of their work is at their own risk.
  4. It is the responsibility of the artist to have the necessary releases for all recognizable models in the artwork they submit.
  5. Artwork must be properly identified with a completed entry form attached to it.
  6. All two-dimensional artworks 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.
  7. Maximum overall size is limited to artwork to 24×40. The minimum size is 8×10 inches.
  8. Artist(s) and their model(s) agree to allow image(s) of submitted artwork to be posted on the YSA website, YSA social media sites and used for publicity.

SALES

All sales will be made by Oakhurst Spirits for which they will receive a 25% commission.
75% of the final total after credit card fees will be paid at the end of the show to the artist(s) by check.

LIABILITY

This document certifies your 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.

INTAKE of ART

Please deliver artwork to Oakhurst Spirits, Saturday & Sunday April 20 & 21 1:00–3:00 pm Oakhurst Spirits – 40300 Greenwood Way, Oakhurst, CA 93644

You may arrange to have a relative or friend deliver or pick up 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

Sunday, June 2 from 1–3pm

There is no storage at the venue. YSA nor Oakhurst Spirits are responsible for work not picked up.