The Essential Figure

Show chair, Barbara Stanton, can be contacted at microangelo@earthlink.net.

•  The competition is open to artists, 18 years and up, who can hand deliver their artwork (up to 4 pieces).
• Artwork must be original and done by the artist. No class work or supervised work.
• All media is accepted. 2-D & 3-D. No wet paintings. No AI please.
• No prints, except hand pulled etchings or block prints, signed and numbered.
• The exception would be photos or digital computer art. No AI please.
• Pedestals will be provided for 3-D art works.
• Cash awards depend on # of entrants. No entrant will receive more than one cash award.
• Artists are encouraged to submit a brief bio and/or artist statement.
• Artists are encouraged to bring up to 20 unframed, matted pieces (prints or originals in plastic bags) for sales area (not part of the competition). We also have room for some greeting cards. Label each piece with Artist name, title, medium & price and provide a corresponding sheet with a list of that info.
• A commission of 20% will be charged on all sales. Sales made at the art show will be collected by LAA, then proceeds payed to the artists afterwards. Sales tax will be collected & paid by LAA.
• Artists are encouraged to demonstrate or act as host/hostess during the show.
• Any help with Publicity for the show will be appreciated!
• The subject should be about the human figure, whether or not they are nude. This includes portraits.
• Please do not enter pieces that are overly sexually provocative. This is a figurative show, not an erotic show.

LAA members

• 1-2 entries $35
• 3 entries $45
• 4 entries $55 (max)

Non-members

• 1-2 entries $45
• 3 entries $55
• 4 entries $65 (max)

This fee is non-refundable and must be paid in advance online or accompany your submission.

• Cash awards depend on the number of entrants. 
• No entrant will receive more than one cash award. 

• Artists are encouraged to bring up to 10 unframed, matted pieces (prints or originals) in plastic bags for the sales area (not part of the competition). We also have room for some greeting cards. 
• Label each piece with Artist name, title, medium and price, and provide a corresponding sheet with a list of that info. 
• A commission of 20% will be charged on all sales (show artwork and sales table). Sales made at the art show will be collected by LAA, then proceeds paid to the artists afterwards. Sales tax will be collected & paid by LAA. 

• Artists are encouraged to demonstrate or act as host/hostess during the show. 
• Any help with publicity for the show will be appreciated!

• Cash, check, credit card and PayPal are accepted. 
• To use credit card or PayPal you need to pre-register using the online form. 
• Make checks payable to Livermore Art Association. 

• All artwork must be labeled on the back with the artist’s name and contact information, title, medium and price. If you enter online your label page is attached to your confirmation email. If you use the paper entry form, labels are at the bottom of the page. 
• All 2-D artwork must be appropriately framed, or edges finished, WIRED with d-rings and ready for hanging. No sawtooth hooks.  
• Works on Paper should be framed with a mat and behind glass or plastic.