18th Annual NUDE

International Deadline: May 24, 2026 – The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit original works that address the uncovered human form. Open to any and all traditional and non-traditional 2D and 3D visual arts media.

Through all the permutations art has experienced across history, work of the body persists. We use the human nude to master skill, understand ourselves, and push social and psychological buttons for the sake of expression (sensual, delicate, political, social, narrative, spiritual, and so on). We intend for Manifest’s ongoing annual NUDE project, now in its 18th year, to explore how our collective body is used today in art to achieve these goals and more.

On display August 14 – September 11, 2026.

ELIGIBILITY
NUDE is open to everyone. The only limitation is that entries must represent original works which address the broad theme described above. Open to any and all traditional and non-traditional 2D and 3D visual arts media.

HONORARIA
Each participating exhibitor will receive a $50 honorarium. The honorarium has no strings attached (other than full participation in the relevant exhibit). It is a modest thank-you for collaborating with us as we chart our future.

$9,000 IN GRAND JURY AWARDS
For our current season the Grand Jury Award format will result in the awarding of $1,000 to one work during each of our nine exhibition periods… see more. 

PUBLICATION
Manifest Press will produce a high quality hard-cover publication documenting each entire season of exhibits, artists, and works shown.

ENTRY FEE
$45 for up to three entries submitted. $5 per each additional entry.

APPLY ONLINE
Visit Manifest Gallery online to Apply.

Notifications sent by email to all entrants by the end of the day July 6, 2026.

SALES
Artworks are not required to be for sale in order to be included in our exhibitions. All work, unless indicated as not for sale (NFS), will be available for sale during exhibit. Manifest Gallery will retain a commission of 30% of the sale price on artwork sold during the exhibition.

INSURANCE
Works will be insured while on gallery premises. Insurance covers theft, vandalism, damage caused by gallery patrons or staff.

Visit Manifest Gallery online for complete details and to Apply.