Compete Drawn from Life 2025: Identity
Opportunity Description
U.S. National Deadline: July 6, 2025 – Today’s world is fraught with issues around identity. Who we are, where we came from, whom we love, how we vote- all are increasingly volatile aspects of how our society defines us. When we draw the human figure, we are in a sense, always drawing ourselves as well.
VENUE
The exhibition will be at the beautiful Upstream Gallery, Hastings on Hudson, NY from August 7th to August 24th, 2025. Artists Reception on Sunday, August 10th 2-5 pm.
ELIGIBILITY
Upstream Gallery invites artists working in any medium except photography to submit work focused on the human figure that speaks to the idea of individual identity. All styles ranging from abstract to representational are welcome.
Drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture are all eligible for this juried show. Successful entries will demonstrate clear thematic relationships among two or more pieces. Photography is not eligible for this exhibition; we hold a separate show for photographic work.
Specifications: Maximum framed size may not exceed 30 x 40 inches. Accepted pieces must be properly wired or mounted for hanging. 3-D work must be ready for wall-mounting or have a base included. The gallery reserves the right to reject poorly presented pieces.
JUROR
Dr. Wendy Simonds Wendy Simonds is an artist, playwright and Professor of Gerontology and Sociology at Georgia State University. Simonds’s areas of specialization include gender, sexuality, reproductive justice, aging, and health.
ENTRY FEE
$45 for a minimum of 3 entries; each additional entry $4 up to a maximum of 8 entries. ($65)
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The jurors may select two, several, all, or none of your submissions.
SALES
All pieces must be for sale. The gallery will retain a 30% commission on all sales.
DATES
- Deadline for Entries, Midnight Sunday July 6th 2025.
- Friday, August 1st by 5 pm deadline for delivered work if shipping
- Monday, August 4th 10 a.m. to 2 pm: Local artists deliver artwork to gallery.
- Thursday, August 7th Opening of exhibition
- Sunday, August 10th Opening Reception 2-5 pm
- Sunday, August 24th Last day of exhibition
- Monday, August 25th Local artists pick up work 10 am to 2 pm
About:
Upstream Gallery was founded in 1991 by artists who came of age in New York during the 50’s and 60’s. The gallery continues a long tradition of artists presenting their own work, from the independent Impressionist salons and exhibitions of 19th century France to the artist-run galleries of mid-century Manhattan. Our founding artists created a vibrant gathering place where community comes together, celebrating art in many forms.
Upstream Gallery
8 Main Street
Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, 10706
1-914-674-8548
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