Dear Artists and Friends,
The Focus on Nature XIII (FON XIII) exhibit on-line
entry is now open. Please visit the website, click here: FON XIII, for more detailed information.
Focus on Nature is a juried biennial, international exhibit of natural history illustration. It began in 1990 with the intention of highlighting illustrations that are done in support of natural and cultural history research and education. This is still the primary goal of the exhibitions that now includes an on-line catalog with artists' commentary.
There are five jurors for FON. The guest jurors, one
artist and one scientist, for FON XIII are Alan Male from England and Steve
Young of the USA. Alan Male has had the most number of pieces selected to be
included in FON exhibits as well as winning several FON Awards. He has 30 years
of experience as a professional illustrator including 27 complete books and an
international clientele. He is currently head of the Illustration Program and
senior lecturer at the Falmouth College of Arts, England. Steve Young is chief
botanist with the New York Natural Heritage Program. Standing jurors are Dr.
Carl George, professor emeritus of biology at Union College, and Dr. Charles Ver
Straeten and Patricia Kernan of Research and Collections, New York State
Museum.
Up to 2 submissions in any one subject and/or media are
allowed. No more than a total of 4 entries
will be considered. There is no entry fee for Focus on Nature. The artwork
submission deadline is October 1, 2013. If you have any question, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
Patricia Kernan, Focus on Nature curator
Midwest Summer by Sandra Williams
gouache, 2000, 22"w x 29"h
gouache, 2000, 22"w x 29"h
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