Focus On Figures

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 series of events including a two-day workshop, a drop-in figure session and a portrait demonstration have been scheduled during the run of this exhibit.

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.

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

Laurel Stern Boeck’s dedication to her craft is evident in the timeless quality of her work. A classically trained artist with an award-winning career in both portraits and landscapes, she invites viewers to explore the rich tapestry of human experience through her paintings. Laurel’s lifelong passion for figurative art forms the foundation of her practice. She began her studies at the Art Students League of New York, earned a BFA from the School of Visual Arts, and further honed her skills at the John Murray Atelier before completing her MFA at the New York Academy of Art. Through her authentic approach and attention to fine detail, she captures the likeness and essence of her subjects. Her work can be seen in private collections, boardrooms, universities, supreme courts, and Washington institutions.

Two-Day Workshop with Laurel Stern Boeck

April 5 and 6, 9am-4pm, $300 for members and $340 nonmembers
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This class is for those who are fascinated with capturing the likeness and character of a person. From observation of the live model, we will examine the effect of light falling on the structures and forms of the head. Discover techniques for mixing colors to achieve realistic and nuanced complexions. We will cover the use of atmosphere and background towards creating a finished portrait. Regardless of their stage of development (practicing professionals, students, beginners), specific information is given to artists individually, guiding them through each phase of creating a painting. Students will be given individual attention to help reach their personal goals. While the primary medium is oil painting, participants are welcome to use drawing, pastels, or acrylics. Be prepared to work hard, make new friends and best of all have fun.

2 - Hour Demo by Laurel Stern Boeck

April 4, 5-7pm $20/person
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In this demo Laurel will be painting a portrait in oil using a live model. She will demonstrate and explain her artistic process while painting. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn through observation.

For questions about NRAS or this prospectus, please contact [email protected].

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on March 4, 2025.

You may view the notification in your ShowSubmit account by logging in and clicking tapping the Notifications at the top right of the screen, or in your Entry History.

If you do not receive your email, login and view the notification in your account. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the status of notifications.

Note: Entries made prior to 2023 may not display the View Notification link.

Image and Filename Specifications

• File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted.
• Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions.
• Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction.
• Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
• File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements.
• File Size: There is a 30mb maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process.

Additional Entry Information

• You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system.
• After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (February 25, 2025.)
• Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
• Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.

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