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Celebrating visual art of the human form
Figureworks is a juried art prize and celebration of the art of the human form.
We are a Canadian, volunteer-run, not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to cultivate and exhibit art of the human form, to bring together a community of artists, and to celebrate their art through the Figureworks prize.
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2022 First Prize
Untitled 1 by Ruth Steinberg, 2022, Medium format colour film, digital archival print, 15in x 15in
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While it may be hard to believe that we are past mid-October, the colours are still beautiful and the weather in Ottawa has been a treat. This week we want to highlight our phenomenal jury for Figureworks 2025. Hopefully this will inspire you as you think ahead to the show and perhaps as you are preparing your submission. A reminder that the...
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Figureworks® is calling artists in all media to submit to the 12th annual juried Figureworks Prize and award show. The submission deadline is October 31, 2024. Figureworks® is an annual juried art prize and celebration of the art of the human form held in Ottawa, Ontario. We accept figurative works in all media. The show is open to all living...
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On October 27, 2022 we celebrated 29 artist finalists for Figureworks® 2022. This year the prize received 182 entries from 118 artists located across Canada, including photographs, sculptures, paintings, drawings, videos, and fibre art. The Figureworks prize is evaluated by a jury of peer professional artists, curators and arts administrators...
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We are excited to announce the 29 artist finalists selected for Figureworks 2022. This year the prize received 182 entries from 118 artists located across Canada, including photographs, sculptures, paintings, drawings, videos, and fibre art. Finalists were selected from our distinguished jury who bring a depth and breadth of experience across art...
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Figureworks recognizes the privilege to be operating on the unceded traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg. As guests on this land, we promise to walk gently and with respect. To the past, present and future caretakers of Turtle Island, Chi-Miigwetch.
Figureworks reconnaît le privilège d'opérer sur le territoire traditionnel non cédé des Algonquins Anishinabeg. En tant qu'invités sur cette terre, nous nous engageons à marcher doucement et avec respect. Aux gardiens passés, présents et futurs de l'Île de la Tortue, Chi-Miigwetch.
We encourage submissions from all artists and recognize that there are many communities of artistic creation, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, Black, people of colour, immigrant, homeless, and 2SLGBTQ+ artists, as well as artists with disabilities.