Posts Categorized: Visual Art

Visual Artists: A Gift, From Us to You

We never shy away from too much of a good thing around here. That’s why we’re offering a special opportunity for our Visual Artists who can’t stop at just five art submissions for SEAF 2016. Having a tough time deciding between amazing erotic paintings or sensual sculptures? Submit a second set of five works for… Full Article »

The 2016 Call for Entries is Almost Here!

Artists, are you ready? SEAF 2016 preparation is now underway, and that means it’s almost time to submit your masterpieces in our Call for Art. Beginning December 1st at 12:00PM PST, the selection committees will accept visual, literary, installation, performance, film, and store art entries for consideration. This Call for Art closes January 17th, 2016. Fee for… Full Article »

Face Off at the Opening Gala!

Artist Reception and Opening Gala – Thursday, April 23rd. Come meet the artists and be among the first to see the art! Art Activist Society members get early admission for first dibs on purchasing art. Our Juries and Curators will host a panel discussion on the art selection process at 8pm. Find out how the… Full Article »

Introducing: the 2015 Visual Art Jury

Five individuals sit on our visual art jury: an artist, an art professional (often a gallery owner), an art collector, a sex-positivity activist, and a Festival committee member. Jury members are selected by the Festival Director and Exhibition Curator. Each year, the membership is new, except under special circumstances or on the basis of expertise… Full Article »

Erotic Comics: The Art Behind the Counter

This year, we will be featuring a special exhibit of erotic comics and sequential art curated by Kevin Boze, co-author/artist of The Virgin Project.  This gallery sized installation will feature original framed art work on the walls and a reading area to enjoy more erotic comic books provided by Fantagraphics Books! Not only are we looking… Full Article »

What’s new for the 2015 Call for Art?

The 2015 Call for art opens tomorrow at noon! Each year we strive to make the Festival run smoother, thereby making it easier for everyone involved. From our volunteers to our artists to our patrons. This year, our biggest movement towards ease is using CallForEntry.org (CaFE) as our artist portal to accept all art submissions…. Full Article »

Seductively Dark Art

Seduction showcases lavish erotic art, sure to entice you. In addition to our amazing performances, we invite you to peruse the Seduction visual art exhibit. With over 30 pieces, this is the largest visual art showcase at any Seduction, yet! Featuring hand-selected pieces by celebrated local artists, this showcase is an enticing and disturbing display… Full Article »

Presenting: Juried Visual Artists 2014

We are proud to present the Visual Artists whose work our jury has selected to appear in this year’s Festival Below, you may find a complete list of 2014’s featured artists, as well as URLs of artist webpages (where available). Finally, we’re providing a few tantalizing glimpses at this year’s art, just to give you… Full Article »

Presenting: Our 2014 Masters of Erotic Art

The votes are in! Please join us in welcoming the artists who will be inducted this year into our Masters of Erotic Art program. Congratulations to all nominees. We are honored to be given the chance to celebrate their work, and to introduce it to generations of erotic art lovers in the years to come…. Full Article »

The Masters of Erotic Art

Every year, our Art Activist Society members vote for candidates whom we consider to be Masters of Erotic Art. This privilege is one that allows us to acknowledge and respect the top tier of erotic thought leaders. We look to these nominated individuals to help us maintain a strong grasp on the definition of the… Full Article »