Naked in New Hope 2026
May 8 - June 7, 2026
Opening Reception: FRIDAY, May 8, 6 - 8 pm (Member Preview, 5 - 6 pm)
Gallery Hours: Friday - Sunday, noon to 5 pm
New Hope Arts is proud to bring back Naked in New Hope, an iconic juried exhibition celebrating the beauty, complexity, and raw authenticity of the human form. Originally conceived by Ricky Godinez and Paul Murphy at Sidetracks Gallery, Naked in New Hope was a beloved annual event from 2007 to 2018, drawing artists and audiences alike to revel in the liberating spirit of New Hope. This year's exhibition features over 90 artists and 100+ works of art.
Naked in New Hope 2026
Exhibiting Artists
Rebecca Radzinski Anderson, Anooba, George Apotsos, Mike Arnold, Mike Arrison, Michael Ast, Ronald Berlin, Bettina, Joan Bonasera, Phillip D. Breske, Richard Buntzen, Jeremy Butler, Jacqui Byrne, Shawn Campbell, Adam Capone, Marty Carr, Joseph Christiana, Jodee Clifford, Jennifer Cortese, Rachel D'Angelo, Susan Dansker, Rose Elizabeth Davis, Tracey DeLellis, Morris Docktor, Magda Dodd, Elise Dodeles, Mary Dolan, James E. Dupree, Tyree Dworak, Lucy Espejel, Michelle Farro, Tracy A. Fitzgerald, Kevin Frankenfield, Sara Funk Dee Art, Christina Galagarza, Michael Gale, James Gloria, Daniel T. Gramkee, Jamie Greenfield, Eric Haake, Carol Hall, Barbara Handler, Gloria J. Harrelson, Mark Harris, Marzena Haupa, William Hogan, Linda Hollinger, Bryun Holt, Valera Iskhakov, Harold Kalmus, Robert Kellett, Christina Kelly, Eileen Kennedy, Warren Keyser, Katelyn B. Garcia Knight, Christian Kowalchuk, Daniel Krovatin, Ogden Kruger, Jen Lange, le Corbeau, Jordan Leigh, Cara London, Laura Lutton, Carol Magnatta, Rory Mahon, Elena Makarov, Mike Mann, Dominic Martelli, Sean Thomas Memmi, Arlene Gale Milgram , Modern Fossils, Tom Muscatello, Johnny Naked, Paula Nelson, Al Ojeda, Asia Popinska, Eugenia Porello, Graham Preston, Sue Ann Rainey, Paul Reiber, Adriana Rocco, Jessica Rohr, Mia Rosanio, Janis Schimsky, Elaine Shor, John Slavin, Christopher Smith, Peter Smyth, Melanie Squadroni, Heidi Torgerson, Charles David Viera, Emily White, Scott Woyak
Juror: Johanna Furst
Johanna has been painting and teaching about art and creativity for over 20 years. She currently runs classes from her studio on the 3rd floor of The People’s Store in in Lambetville, NJ teaching oil painting, abstract painting and creative expression. After graduating from University of Michigan, Johanna began her career as a designer and art director and eventually felt consumed by her passion to paint. Her work explores themes of the human’s brilliance and creativity in relationship to the natural world.
Award Winners
Painting Award: Christina Kelly, Lunae
Honorable Mention: Barbara Handler, Dick and Jane
Photography Award: Johnny Naked, Stare
Honorable Mention: Jordan Leigh, Veiled I, II, III
Sculpture Award: le Corbeau, Anxiety and Frustration
Honorable Mention: Katelyn B. Garcia Knight, Kissed by Flame
Mixed Media Award: Tom Muscatello, Affirmation
Honorable Mention: Mia Rosanio, Aspettami
Drawing Award: Ronald Berlin, First Trimester
Honorable Mention: Heidi Torgerson, Happy Pop
Robin Larsen Award: Valera Iskhakov, Nude in Yellow
Honorable Mention: Graham Preston, Groomers by the Lakeside
Honorable Mention: Emily White, Love Birds
Please note: Naked in New Hope includes artistic depictions of nudity and is recommended for adults and mature adolescents. While the exhibit is not sexually explicit, visitors should be aware that the human form is celebrated openly and unapologetically. Guests are encouraged to enter with an open mind and a respectful spirit.