Prizes. Includes Entry for September Calendar Contest.

For Immediate Release

NEW YORK/EWORLDWIRE/July 3, 2008 --- All visual artists are invited by BAREBRUSH's founder and CEO Ilene Skeen to submit art of the n*de for the August 2008 N*des-of-the-Month calendar contest.

From Morristown, New Jersey's Morris Museum Curator of Exhibitions Ann Aptaker will serve as guest curator. Her most recent exhibitions include a retrospective of the 1960s through 1980s avant-garde work of May Wilson, and a retrospective of John Evans 40 years of daily collages.

Aptaker holds an MFA from the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, where she was a teaching fellow. Prior to her position at the Morris Museum, she worked in galleries and museums in San Francisco and Florida, and has been an independent designer. She lives in New York City, her hometown.

When asked to comment about curating the August calendar for barebrush, Aptaker wrote:

"In renderings of the nude, as in any work of art, I look for that sublime combination of skill and vision. Moreover, the nude - whether classically rendered or vigorously abstract - is part of a long tradition of art history, of human expression itself. I want to see that sensibility."

The mission of the Morris Museum is to elevate the cultural consciousness, excite the mind and enhance the quality of life. Founded in 1913, the Morris Museum explores and celebrates the arts, sciences, and history through exhibitions, educational programs, performing arts and special events.

About the August calendar, Skeen commented, "I'm doubly delighted that Ann will be doing the August calendar. Not only is she a delightful acquaintance, but she brings a new perspective to our curation process with her museum background. I am looking forward to seeing the art barebrush artists offer and what Ann selects."

The deadline for contest entries is July 23. All artists who work in this controversial genre are encouraged submit their art directly on the BAREBRUSH Web site. (Do not submit art to the museum - only art submitted at 'http://www.barebrush.com' will be eligible for the calendar contests.)

As part of the Barebrush regular submission process, art entered on or before July 23, 2008 will be automatically considered for the September 2008 N*des-of-the-Month contest as well. The curator for the September contest will be announced August 5.

About BAREBRUSH and the N*des-of-the-Month Contest

Each N*des-of-the-Month calendar contest is curated by a different guest art professional. BAREBRUSH.com is dedicated exclusively to the art of the n*de giving artists recognition for their work in this controversial art genre and helping them to connect with interested dealers and collectors world-wide. Submit art and learn more online at 'http://www.barebrush.com'.

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CONTACT:
Ilene Skeen
ILS Designs, LLC
372 Fifth Ave
Suite 7D
New York, NY 10018
PHONE. 917-806-7992
EMAIL: iskeen@barebrush.com

SOURCE: ILS Designs LLC