Figurative Show 2024

The Art Alliance Figurative Show has been showcasing artworks of the human figure by Central Pennsylvania artists for more than 20 years.

Entry to the show is not juried. All work must have the human figure as the dominant theme; clothed figures, nudes, and portraits are all invited. Each artist may submit one piece. 2-D and 3-D works that have not received awards in previous Art Alliance shows are eligible. All works must be original. 

Make sure your work is securely wired and ready to hang. Poorly framed work, unframed work, clips, brackets, partial frames, or wet work will not be accepted. Unframed stretched canvases are acceptable if they have finished sides and secure wiring. All pieces under glass or plexiglass must be framed. 3-D work may not exceed 100 lbs. The piece must be stable in its position and securely attached to its base.

The chair reserves the right to reject entries that do not meet these requirements and will have the final decision on how the work is hung.

Each artist may submit one piece. The entry form and non-refundable fee are due by Friday, May 3. Online payment is available on our registration website — click here and choose the Figurative Show 2024 from the Session Search — hit SEARCH. Credit cards are accepted by phone but a signed entry form must be mailed to the office. Entry Fees: $24 member; $30 non-member; $15 student (high school/college).

Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded at the Opening Reception Friday, March 10 from 6–8:30pm at the Art Alliance Center. Honorable Mention awards will be given to other notable works.

Artists are expected to deliver their work to the Art Alliance on March 6 between 11am–1pm or 4–6pm. Fill out and attach the labels to your artwork (see reverse side of this page).

Artwork pickup is March 12 between 4–6pm. The Art Alliance does not have room to store artwork.

Works may be for sale. The Art Alliance charges a 20% commission of the selling price for work sold at the show. The Art Alliance is not responsible for lost or damaged artwork.

To make our shows open to the public, participating artists “sit” with the exhibit during Gallery Hours. Please sign up for a time slot when you receive the Sign Up Genius email invite.

Carol Ann Simon Cillo is a fine artist, graphic designer, art educator, and photo stylist. She is currently a partner in IF – The Idea Factory, and previously worked as an art director for a national consumer products corporation. Spending an entire career embracing the arts, she now focuses on creating fine artworks in ceramics, fiber/mixed media, and acrylic painting. In 2023 she received First Place in the 100 Miles Regional Exhibit at Penn College for her mixed media piece Coat of the Empath made predominantly of recycled materials. She was named 2022 Pennsylvania Wilds Juried Artisan of the Year, has exhibited at the Pennsylvania Art of the State, and has artwork housed in permanent collections in the region. She is a graduate of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, and studied drawing and design at Carnegie Mellon University. She also serves the community as a board member and is immediate past president of the Clinton County Arts Council.