Harcourt House, Definitive Form: 34th Annual Naked Show + Art Sale 2026
SITE #: Maggie & John Mitchell Art Education Studio
3rd Floor - 10215 112 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 1M7
Harcourt House Artists Run Centre
Definitive Form: 34th Annual Naked Show + Art Sale 2026
EXHIBIT DATES: June 19 - June 30, 2026
Monday: 10am - 5pm
Tuesday: 10am - 5pm
Wednesday: 10am - 5pm
Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed
Dario Fletcher-Wolf, Figure Quick Sketches, 2026, Charcoal on vellum, 18 × 24 in.
Harcourt House Artist Run Centre is pleased to present Definitive Form: 34th Annual Naked Show + Art Sale 2026. This exhibition features works created by participants in Harcourt House’s 2025–2026 Drawing and Sculpture Classes with Live Model.
On view from June 19 to June 30, 2026, the exhibition takes place in the Maggie & John Mitchell Art Education Studio, located in Harcourt House’s Annex Building, and is presented in conjunction with The Works Art & Design Festival 2026.
Throughout history, the human body has been a central subject in art, used to capture likeness, express emotion, and explore broader social and cultural ideas. Its potential for artistic interpretation remains limitless.
For 34 years, Harcourt House Artist Run Centre has provided artists of all levels with access to live models, fostering the exploration of the human figure through diverse artistic approaches. The works selected for Definitive Form create a rich visual tapestry of styles and media, united by a shared focus on the enduring human form.
The exhibition features drawings and paintings from Live Model Drawing sessions (2025–2026), alongside sculptures produced in Sculpture Classes and Workshops with Live Model, organized in 2025–2026 by the Sculptors’ Association of Alberta. Together, these works invite viewers to reflect on the beauty, complexity, and timelessness of the human figure.
This Annual Naked Show provides artists with the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work while supporting Harcourt House Artist Run Centre. Proceeds from sales are shared, with 70% going directly to the artists and 30% supporting Harcourt House’s Exhibitions and Art Education Programs.
Definitive Form offers a unique opportunity for both seasoned and emerging collectors. Featuring exceptional works across a range of styles and media, the exhibition is an excellent chance to acquire original artwork. For new collectors, it provides an accessible entry point into collecting works by Alberta-based artists.
OPENING RECEPTION
June 19, at 7pm to 9:30pm