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Gallery/Exhibition Awards
- FWSD Award
- Springville Museum of Art Exhibition Award
- Rehs Contemporary Galleries, Inc. Award
Purchase Awards
ARC Purchase Awards
ARC Purchase Awards go into the Art Renewal Center's growing collection of works. This year the ARC has purchased works with a combined valued of over $140,000! The intent of the ARC Purchase Awards is to provide support to some of the most talented artists of the 21st century and to amass a large collection of the best of the 21st Century Representational Art Movement in order to protect it for future generations.
ARC Purchase Awards are given at the sole discretion of ARC's Chairman, Frederick C. Ross and Co-Chair / Chief Operating Officer, Kara Lysandra Ross. (Retail prices are shown.)
$32,000
Hiroshi Furuyoshi
Julia
2019
Oil on panel
18.73 × 9.84 cm | 7 1/4 × 3 3/4 in
This work is in the Collection of the Art Renewal Center.
$22,000
Rob Liberace
Spartan
2020
Oil on canvas
121.92 × 76.2 cm | 48 × 30 in
This work is in the Collection of the Art Renewal Center.
$20,000
Tina Garrett
Melancholy
2020
Oil on canvas
116.84 × 182.88 cm | 46 × 72 in
This work is in the Collection of the Art Renewal Center.
$15,000
Nicolás Fasolino
Nayade
2020
Oil on linen
120 × 80 cm | 47 × 31 1/4 in
This work is in the Collection of the Art Renewal Center.
$14,000
Chan Peng Lo
Les Fleurs du Mal
2020
Oil on canvas
63 × 63 cm | 24 3/4 × 24 3/4 in
This work is in the Collection of the Art Renewal Center.
$10,000
Evgeniy Monahov
Girl With a Gun
2019
Oil and tempera on canvas
100 × 90 cm | 39 1/4 × 35 1/4 in
This work is in the Collection of the Art Renewal Center.
$9,000
Mark Pugh
Birdcatching
2020
Oil and ink on panel
91.44 × 91.44 cm | 36 × 36 in
This work is in the Collection of the Art Renewal Center.
$8,000
Ruth Fitton
Where Echoes Meet
2020
Oil on linen
50.8 × 71.12 cm | 20 × 28 in
This work is in the Collection of the Art Renewal Center.
$5,600
Susan Paterson
Studio Reflections
2020
Oil on panel
40.64 × 34.93 cm | 16 × 13 3/4 in
This work is in the Collection of the Art Renewal Center.
$4,000
Evgeniy Monahov
Windmills of Your Mind
2020
Oil, tempera and marker on wooden board
40 × 30 cm | 15 1/2 × 11 3/4 in
This work is in the Collection of the Art Renewal Center.
$1,500
Meghan McCall
A Moment in Tanzania
2020
Charcoal on toned paper
35.56 × 27.94 cm | 14 × 11 in
This work is in the Collection of the Art Renewal Center.
MEAM Purchase Award
The MEAM (Museum of European Art Modern) is a museum dedicated to contemporary realism located at the Gomis Palace, in the middle of the streets of the Born in Barcelona, a neighborhood where culture is always present and reflects the charm of the old part of the city, an area that knows how to mix tradition and modernity, becoming a required visit for the tourists interested in Monumental Barcelona. The museum has selected a work from this year’s ARC Salon Competition to be added to the museum’s permanent collection. This purchase award will be displayed in the European Museum of Modern Art on public view, and therefore will always be exhibited during the months this collection is open.
Albert Kozak
Behold the Man - Eva
2018
Wood, gilding
250 × 100 × 80 cm | 98 1/4 × 39 1/4 × 31 1/4 in
Publication Awards
Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine Award
The winning artist will be awarded an article in the prestigious art magazine, Fine Art Connoisseur, that will be seen by tens of thousands of art collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. In addition, Fine Art Connoisseur will publish an article highlighting some of the winners of the 15th International Salon, just as it has highlighted winners for the past six years. Fine Art Connoisseur serves art collectors and enthusiasts with innovative articles about representational paintings, sculptures, drawings, and prints. The magazine, produced by Streamline Publishing, has developed a particularly strong reputation for its editorial coverage of realism, a field of artistic excellence generally overlooked by other periodicals.
This award was chosen by the magazine's editor-in-chief, Peter Trippi, and publisher, B. Eric Rhoads.
PleinAir Magazine Award
One artist who paints en plein air was chosen for a feature article about their artwork in PleinAir Magazine, which is the best-selling art magazine in Barnes & Noble stores nationwide. Painting from nature out-of-doors, en plein air, and painting from life are the foundation of much of painting throughout the history of art. Today tens of thousands of artists and collectors have joined a new plein air movement, which you can follow in PleinAir, published by Streamline Publishing.
This award was chosen by the magazine's editor-in-chief, Kelly Kane, and publisher, B. Eric Rhoads.
Collections Magazine Award
This year Collections Magazine has selected five artists to each receive a featured article in Collections Magazine. Collections Magazine, founded in 1993, has published 252 monthly issues and has the highest reputation in art collection and art marketing in China. Collections Magazine was awarded China's most influential journal in 60 years and was three times nominated for the "National Journal Award".
This award was selected by the magazine's editor-in-chief, Yinglun Ji.
Enchanted Living Magazine Award
Enchanted Living, formally known as Faerie Magazine, is a quarterly print magazine that celebrates all things enchanted — from a scattering of mushrooms in an ancient forest to a sweet, scented gown made only of roses. The New York Times described it this way: "It's as though Martha Stewart's Living and Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene had a magazine baby." Founded by artist and visionary Kim Cross in 2005 and helmed by novelist Carolyn Turgeon since 2013, the magazine is a feast for the senses. Every issue features exquisite photography, recipes, original fiction and poetry, travel pieces, artist profiles, home decor, otherworldly beauty tips, craft tutorials, and much more—with a dash of enchantment sprinkled throughout. The publication reaches readers not only in its print and digital editions (including through the Faerie Mag app) but also through its massive social media platforms, with 1.6 million fans on Facebook, 220,000 on Instagram, and 85,000 subscribers to its weekly newsletter. This publication award was given to an artist whose work captures a love of fantasy and creativity.
This award was juried by the magazine’s editor in chief Carolyn Turgeon, art director Lisa Gill, and photo editor Steve Parke.
PoetsArtists Publishing Prize
This year’s PoetsArtists Publishing Prize winner will be interviewed by Didi Menendez and featured online at the PoetsArtists website. PoetsArtists is an online platform uniting artists, authors, art collectors, galleries and other art affiliated members. Their mission is to ignite creativity and connect an already strong community with further artistic and literary opportunities. They publish issues 8 to 12 times a year focusing on Contemporary Figurative Realism, portraiture, and poetry.
This award was chosen by the prominent art collector Jim Seale.
Southwest Art Magazine Award
The winner of this award will have their work featured in Southwest Art Magazine in connection to an article on the 15th ARC Salon Competition / Exhibition. With over 40 years of experience, Southwest Art is the leading magazine devoted to American Western art. Each issue puts readers in touch with the artists, galleries, and collectors that shape the market. Southwest Art is part of the Fine Art group at Golden Peak Media which offers magazines, online content, fine art contests, art videos, art classes, and more.
This award was adjudicated by the magazine’s Editor In Chief, Kristin Hoerth.
The Artist Award
The winning artist will be featured in The Artist magazine. Published in the UK, with a worldwide circulation, the magazine is written by artists, for artists, and has been inspiring experienced amateurs and professional painters since 1931. Each issue of The Artist is packed with drawing and painting demonstrations, practical guidance, insights into leading professional artists’ working practices and test reports on materials and techniques to help develop readers’ confidence and skills in all media.
This award was juried by the magazine’s publishing editor Dr Sally Bulgin.
Artists & Illustrators Magazine Award
A featured article about the winning artist’s work in Artists & Illustrators magazine and a one-year subscription to the magazine’s Portfolio Plus service.
Written for artists and art lovers, Artists & Illustrators magazine provides practical painting advice and inspiration. Each issue contains a colorful palette of artist profiles and features, together with valuable practical ideas, expert technical advice and a host of “How to” guides written by leading artists. Whether you favor oils or watercolors, portraits or landscapes, abstract art or botanical illustration, Artists & Illustrators magazine brings a refreshing blend of creativity and advice every four week. The Artists & Illustrators website has hundreds of How to Guides to get you inspired, as well as regular art competitions and offers – plus take a look around Portfolio Plus, the exciting online community in which artists can share, showcase and sell their work from their own personalized webpage.
This award was adjudicated by Steve Pill, the magazine’s editor.
Gallery/Exhibition Awards
FWSD Award
We are excited to be having our third partnership with Fashion Week San Diego, where FWSD designers will be matched with the 10 winning artists' work and the designers will create an original couture outfit and look inspired by the work of art from the ARC Salon. After the first successful event at FWSD in San Diego, October, 2018 we decided we wanted to bring this event to NY while the ARC Salon Exhibition as a whole was on view. The ARC Salon winning works along with the specially designed garments will be débuted at Sotheby’s NY this July.
$5,600
Susan Paterson
Studio Reflections
2020
Oil on panel
40.64 × 34.93 cm | 16 × 13 3/4 in
This work is in the Collection of the Art Renewal Center.
Springville Museum of Art Exhibition Award
The Springville Museum of Art, Springville, Utah, has added an ongoing award to the ARC Salon Competition, devoting a "Featured ARC Artist" gallery wall to their museum in their Founders Gallery. The museum will be selecting one ARC Salon Finalist from the state of Utah each competition to be featured at the museum over the course of the following year. The Springville Museum of Art is Utah’s first museum for the visual fine arts, dedicated as a “Sanctuary of Beauty and a Temple of Contemplation”. The Museum houses over 2,500 works. Utah art, twentieth-century Soviet Realist art and American art, comprise the Museum's permanent collection. With over 15 exhibitions annually, the Museum is a key promoter and contributor to the arts in Utah. Artwork is displayed throughout 29 galleries in this 45,000 square foot facility and a beautiful outdoor sculpture garden. The Museum seeks to fulfill its mission by refining minds and building character through the fine arts. As official State Wide Art Partnership (SWAP) headquarters, the Museum is home for visual art educational outreach programs to the schools of Utah. A variety of exhibitions, concerts, programs and special events are offered throughout the year.
This award was adjudicated by a representative(s) of the Springville Museum of Art.
Rehs Contemporary Galleries, Inc. Award
Rehs Contemporary Galleries, Inc., New York City, NY has selected eight artists for a group exhibition and sale to be held at their gallery on 57th Street in the spring of 2022. Rehs Contemporary Galleries, Inc. began as a new venture stemming from Rehs Galleries, Inc., which specializes in 19th and early 20th century European works of art. Following in suit with the art world they know best, Rehs Contemporary Galleries, Inc., represents contemporary artists that create original works in a traditional style; works that demonstrate an artist's superior technical skills and classical training.
This award was selected by Rehs Contemporary Galleries in coordination with the ARC.
Jesús Inglés
Legacy for a Tomorrow (Legado para un Mañana)
2019
Oil on canvas
165 × 165 cm | 64 3/4 × 64 3/4 in
Other Awards
Figurative Art Convention & Expo (FACE) Award
The winning artist will be given a full vacation experience to attend the Figurative Art Convention and Expo (FACE), created by Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine and the Realism Today newsletter. This award will consist of the entire registration fee, including the addition of the pre-convention workshop and studio pass as well as hotel and $500 cash towards travel expenses for the 2021 event. This event will take place from November 6 – 10, 2021 in Williamsburg VA. In addition, the artist will receive a feature on their work in Realism Today, a weekly publication dedicated to the 21st century Representational Art Movement. The Figurative Art Convention is the only conference focused on Contemporary Realism and features four days of sessions, speakers and demonstrations with an emphasis on realism. The event is a full representational art experience and a great way to make connections to other important people in the art world.
This award was chosen by Peter Trippi, Editor in Chief of Fine Art Connoisseur and B. Eric Rhoads, Publisher and founder of the magazine.
The Artist's Library
A collection of 40 inspirational books and catalogs for the Contemporary Realist artist focused on Old Master and 19th Century artists and including staple publications related to the 21st Century Representational Art Movement. This treasure trove of books includes the William Bouguereau Catalog Raisonne by Damien Bartoli and Fred Ross, William Bouguereau’s Essential Works by Fred Ross and Kara Lysandra Ross, William Godward: The Eclipse of Classicism by Vern G. Swanson, Frank Dicksee: His Art and Life by Simon Toll, Twilight of Painting by Ives Gammell, The Boston Painters by Ives Gammell, Dictionary of Human Form by Ted Seth Jacobs, The Artist’s Complete Guide to Figure Drawing by Anthony Rider, Classical Painting Atelier by Juliette Aristides, Classical Drawing Atelier by Juliette Aristides, Richard F. Lack Catalogue Raisonne by Gary Christensen, a full set of the first 14 years of ARC Salon Catalogs, and much more, including some original publications from the 19th century.
This award was selected by ARC Co-Chair / COO , Kara Lysandra Ross and includes the cost of shipping.
Most Ambitious
Best Nude
Winner
Evgeniy Monahov
Passion for Color
2019
Oil, tempera and marker on canvas
100 × 100 cm | 39 1/4 × 39 1/4 in
Best Social Commentary
Best Watercolor
Runner Up
Jennifer Annesley
Age of Steam
2020
Watercolour on paper
101.6 × 64.77 cm | 40 × 25 1/2 in
Best Pastel
Winner
Aurelio Rodriguez Lopez
The Caress of Water
2020
Pastel on board
140 × 190 cm | 55 × 74 3/4 in
Best Trompe L'oeil
Dual Category Awards
Jeremy Goodding
Autumn Breeze
2019
Oil on linen panel
60.96 × 50.8 cm | 24 × 20 in
- Fully From Life
- Still Life
David Molteni
Lazaretto
2020
Oil on linen mounted on aluminum panel
76.2 × 76.2 cm | 30 × 30 in
- Figurative
- Imaginative Realism
- Portraiture
$4,000
Evgeniy Monahov
Windmills of Your Mind
2020
Oil, tempera and marker on wooden board
40 × 30 cm | 15 1/2 × 11 3/4 in
- Figurative
- Fully From Life
This work is in the Collection of the Art Renewal Center.
Tuo Yu
Girl in Green Flower Dress (穿绿花衣服的女孩)
2020
Oil on linen
110 × 55 cm | 43 1/4 × 21 1/2 in
- Figurative
- Portraiture
Chairman's Choice Awards
Andrew Luckett Jr
Mr. Shepard
2020
Black and white charcoal on toned pastel board
91.44 × 60.96 cm | 36 × 24 in
Alejandro Rosemberg
Reclining Nude - P Series (2)
2020
Oil on canvas
50 × 85 cm | 19 1/2 × 33 1/4 in
ARC Staff Awards
James Adkins
Aegis
2019
Oil-based clay editions in plaster and bronze
66.04 × 66.04 × 15.24 cm | 26 × 26 × 6 in
Raquel Di Carvalho
Knowledge, Wisdom, Truth and Freedom
2020
Oil on canvas
150 × 150 cm | 59 × 59 in
