Au Naturale Art Show

CALL TO ARTISTS

Au Naturale – Figurative Art Exhibit
An open exhibit showcasing the nude human figure

DATES

  • EXHIBIT – April 24 – May 23, 2026
  • SUBMISSIONS OPEN – Friday, February 13
  • DEADLINE TO ENTER – Friday, April 10
  • ACCEPTANCE – April 15 by Email
  • ART INTAKE – Saturday, April 18 12:00–2:00 pm
  • RECEPTION – Saturday, April 25 from 3:00–5:00 pm – light bites provided, cocktails available for purchase at the bar  
  • PICK UP – Sunday, May 24 11:00am–1:00 pm

VENUE

The Gallery at Oakhurst Spirits – 40300 Greenwood Way, Oakhurst, CA • OakhurstSpirits.com

ART SUBMISSION: All art to be submitted to SmarterEntry.com/CallsForEntry/YSA by April 10, 2026 by midnight

ENTRY FEES

YSA Members $15 1st entry and $10 each additional piece  
Non-Members: $20 1st entry and $15 each additional piece 

Enter Now

Non-members may join YSA prior to entering at www.YosemiteSierraArtists.org/join. 

EXHIBIT RULES

  1. This is an open exhibit showcasing the nude human figure. All media are eligible for entry including but not limited to painting, photography, mixed media, and sculpture. Artwork must be 100% original except for prints of photography, digital art, woodcuts, lithographs etc.
  2. Artwork that is erotic or offensive to any race, creed or gender will NOT be accepted.
  3. Au Naturale is a juried and judged exhibition. Ribbons will be awarded to recognize artistic excellence in portraying the human figure. There are NO cash awards.
  4. It is the responsibility of the artist(s) to have the appropriate model release(s) that permits the use of the model’s nude imagery on the YSA website, social media and other public media for publicity purposes of the exhibit.
  5. Entry into the exhibit means the artist will abide by the rules. Any exhibition of their artwork is at their own risk.
  6. Submit art to SmarterEntry.com/CallsForEntry/YSA by April 10, 2026 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.
  7. Artwork must be properly identified with a completed entry form attached to it.
  8. 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. 
  9. Maximum overall size of artwork is 24×36 inches without the frame. 

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. Oakhurst Spirits will collect the sales tax on the transactions.

LIABILITY 

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.

Entry into this exhibit and viewing of it certifies your commitment to hold harmless Oakhurst Spirits or Yosemite Sierra Artists, in the event of any and all personal injury to anyone under your care, while on the premises of the distillery or gallery. 

INTAKE of ART

Please deliver accepted artwork to Oakhurst Spirits, Saturday April 18 12–2pm

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 

Sunday, May 24, 11:00 am–1:00 pm 

There is no storage at the venue. Neither YSA nor Oakhurst Spirits are responsible for work not picked up.