May 8 - June 7, 2026

Opening Reception: FRIDAY, May 8, 6 - 8 pm (Member Preview, 5 - 6 pm)

Join us for the return of Risqué Cabaret, June 6, 8 pm. Purchase tickets here.

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.

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.

Juror: Johanna Furst

Johanna Furst 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