Figurative: An Exploration of the Human Form through Art

Menagerie on Main invites submissions for Figurative, a group exhibition exploring interpretations of the human form across media, style, and perspective.

From expressive portraiture to abstracted figures, anatomical studies to emotive gestures, this exhibition seeks work that celebrates, questions, or reimagines the body. All mediums are welcome, including painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, photography, fiber, ceramics, and more. Both 2D and 3D works will be considered—as long as the human figure is a discernible element.

We encourage submissions from artists at all stages of their creative journey—students, emerging artists, and professionals alike. Whether your work is conceptual, traditional, or somewhere in between, we want to see how you interpret the human form.

Jamie Foreman-Owner of Menagerie on Main and Artist

Jamie creator and owner of Menagerie on Main believes that art enhances our lives and inspires us to see beyond what we think is possible. It creates a more vibrant community -- one that helps remind us that we are all creative beings. Inspired by this philosophy as well as her own artistic endeavors, Jamie strives to forge connection and community through the creative. 

Work must be delivered between August 2-11. 

Work delivered in person can be dropped off between 12-5 pm Tuesday - Thursday, and 11-6 on Friday and Saturday. 

All work MUST be GALLERY READY upon delivery - meaning WIRE stretched across the back, screwed into the frame with WIRE. NO sawtooth hooks, paper wire attachments. Work not properly display ready will not be hung and declined upon delivery. 

Sculptural pieces must be free-standing or securely fitted with hanging apparatus on the back. Menagerie-on-Main has limited pedestals, sculptural artists are welcome to bring their own pedestals or stands if needed for artworks. 

Due to space only packaging of shipped works can be held, all packing for hand delivered work must be taken with you upon delivery. 

All shipped work must include a pre-paid label for return shipping. 

Menagerie-on-Main is not liable for loss or damages to artwork in shipping. 

Please label each piece with artist's name, title of work, and price on the back.

All sales of work are split between the artist and the gallery (60/40) 

Timeline

June: Open Call to Artists

August 1:  Submissions due

August 2: Notification of Acceptance

August 2-11: Delivery of Work

August 15: Opening Reception 6:30-8:30pm

September 12: Pick up work/return shipping