Call for Art Work: NUDES: The nude human figure in artistic representation

This juried show is for artwork in any medium that depicts a nude or nudes in its subject matter or presentation.

The nude has been a constant and enduring theme in American art despite our country’s Puritan beginnings. The nude remains an important subject in contemporary art, despite current conservative influences.
The broad range of media and artists' stylistic approaches to the nude are varied — photography, video, painting, sculpture, drawing, academic, realistic, abstract, surrealist.

The show will be juried by:
Rob Clifford, Director & Curator of The Clifford-Smith Gallery, Boston
&
Nick Johnson, Director of Photographic Exhibitions & Instructor, New England School of Photography (NESOP)

There will be a cash award for the work selected by the jury that depicts a nude or nudes in a conventional/classical manner. A cash award will also be given to the work selected that depicts a nude or nudes in an unconventional/creative manner.

Artists may submit up to 2 works. The submission fee for 2 pieces of art is $15.00; the fee for one piece $10.00. Make checks payable to: Laurie Hoffma. Mailing address: Atlantic Works Gallery, 80 Border Street, 4th floor, East Boston, MA 02128, Attention: Juried Show

Jurors will make selections from slides, CDs, and actual artwork. Slides must indicate front and top of image. CDs should only include high-quality JPEG images of artwork. Submissions must include a slide/CD list with contact information, the title of the piece, medium and price. An artist resume and/or bio is optional. If the artist would like their slides or CDs returned, they must include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

Artists may also drop off their artwork and fee in person on October 22nd, 2005 from noon to 5pm. All work must be dropped of at Atlantic Works Gallery, 80 Border Street, 4th floor, East Boston, MA 02128. At the time of drop off artists will be asked to provide their contact information, the title of the piece, medium and price. An artist resume and/or bio is optional.

Notifications will be made via email or phone by November 2nd, 2005.

Accepted pieces which were judged by slide or from a CD must be delivered to Atlantic Works Gallery on November 5th, 2005 between noon and 5pm. Work not selected must be picked on November 5th, 2005 between noon and 5pm.

Works to be hung should not be bigger than 3'x3'. All work that is to be hung should arrive at the gallery with a wire backing or an easy to hang set-up. Installation and mixed media are encouraged; however any specific set-up needs to be completed by the artist submitting the work.

Atlantic Works Gallery will take a 20% commission on any work sold.

Questions about the show should be directed to atlanticworks@yahoo.com
Nudes will open on November 12th, 2005; an opening reception will be held that evening at the Atlantic Works Gallery from 6pm to 9pm.

Atlantic Works is a 25-member collaborative space for art and ideas. Since it opened in February of 2003, the Gallery has produced monthly art shows and occasional events. More information can be found at www.atlanticworks.org