Mary Beth McKenzie Paul, Oil, 37” x 26”

Upcoming Butler Exhibit Competition: Inspiring Figures: Celebrating Women’s Contribution to the American Figurative Tradition Postmark Deadline: April 30, 2010 Exhibit Dates: September 12 – October 31, 2010 Inspiring Figures explores the distinctive influence of female artists and their continued importance in the development of American figurative art and portraiture. Opening September 12, 2010 at the Butler Institute of American Art, selected works from a juried competition juxtapose a collection of figures by historic and invited artists. Selected works will be awarded over $15,000 in cash and prizes, included in the exhibit at the prestigious Butler Institute, and in the full color catalog. http://www.portraitsociety.org/ceciliabeaux/updates.htm

Portrait Society of America's 12th Annual International Portrait Competition

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2009 Draper Grand Prize

Joseph Todorovitch Antiques, Oil, 46” x 34”

12th Annual International Portrait Competition

Postmark Deadline: March 1, 2010

Exhibit Dates: April 22-25, 2010

This competition showcases the finest in portraiture and figurative art, today. Open to all artists, the top fifteen finalists are invited to exhibit their selected artwork at the prestigious The Art of the Portrait conference in Washington, D.C. Prizes total more than $50,000 and are presented at a Gala Banquet, Saturday, April 24, 2010.

http://www.portraitsociety.org/conference/competition.htm