It has become all too common to see redacted faces and obscured mouths & noses, by our new reality - the face mask. In this rendition of OPAL’s annual figure & portrait exhibit, artists are encouraged to present their new understanding of the human face, form and figure beneath a mask of their interpretation.  The range of gestures, visual cues and their glaring omission have become the new normal. Contemporary viewpoints are sought to portray the human figure, whether clothed, obscured or nude, while paying homage to a traditional art practice that OPAL has encouraged and sustained for its 100 year history.

Judge: Melinda Whitmore - www.melindawhitmore.com

Drop off work: January 2nd, 4th and 5th. **OPAL will be open on Monday, Jan. 4th for drop off this week.

Exhibition dates: January 7th - 29th.

Pick up work: January 30, 31 and February 1st.

Congratulations to our exhibit winners listed below:

1st place: Tim Leeming, Mikey D.

2nd place: Philip O’Donnell, Self Obsecured

3rd place: Jesse Howard, Sassy with Mask

Honorable Mention: John Chapin, Portraits