12 Inches of Sin

Erotic Art Exhibition 12 Inches of Sin Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. 2010 Annually 36 artists annually 2010 01 01 http://www.12ofsin.com/ 12 Inches of Sin is an annual art exhibition based in Las Vegas, which since its inception in 2010, has focused on exploring facets of human identity, sexuality, gender, and artistic expression.29 June 2015 Gallery to Feature Art Outtakes from '12 Inches of Sin' Show http://www.reviewjournal.com/life/community-organizations/gallery-feature-art-outtakes-12-inches-sin-show 13 January 2016 The Las Vegas Review-Journal24 April 2015 Art Exhibit Challenges Ideas of Eroticism https://knpr.org/knpr/2015-04/art-exhibit-challenges-ideas-eroticism 13 January 2016 National Public RadioOne Sexologist's Quest to Stimulate Las Vegas' Art Scene The Creators Project https://www.vice.com/en/article/las-vegas-sexologist-art/ 2016-07-10 The exhibition accepts a wide range of art forms such as paintings, photographs, digital art, sculpture, illustration, mixed media and short films, all adhering to a specific rule that each piece not exceed 12 inches in any dimension. Artist Call Detail: 12 Inches of Sin International Juried Art Exhibition http://www.cac.ca.gov/artistcall/acdetail.php?id=27343 https://web.archive.org/web/20160820191427/http://www.cac.ca.gov/artistcall/acdetail.php?id=27343 20 August 2016 13 January 2016 California Arts Council Out of all submissions, 36 artists are selected by a panel of 12 judges.19 August 2015 Call for Art Invites Opportunity to Exhibit: '12 Inches of Sin' at Sin City Gallery in Las Vegas http://lvartscommission.com/12-inches-of-sin-2015/ https://web.archive.org/web/20160303231654/http://lvartscommission.com/12-inches-of-sin-2015/ 2016-03-03 13 January 2016 Las Vegas Arts Commission1 April 2014 12 Inches of Sin and Le Salon des Refusés du Péché 3rd Annual International Juried Art Exhibition http://www.18b.org/events/7pm-11pm-12-inches-sin-le-salon-des-refuses-du-peche-3rd-annual-international-juried-art-exhibition/ https://web.archive.org/web/20160304085212/http://www.18b.org/events/7pm-11pm-12-inches-sin-le-salon-des-refuses-du-peche-3rd-annual-international-juried-art-exhibition/ 4 March 2016 13 January 2016 18b: Las Vegas Arts District To date, artists from 26 countries have participated in this exhibition.28 February 2013 12 Inches of Sin Opening Exhibition http://www.artsvegas.com/event/12-inches-of-sin-opening-exhibition/ https://web.archive.org/web/20160304092713/http://www.artsvegas.com/event/12-inches-of-sin-opening-exhibition/ 4 March 2016 13 January 2016 Las Vegas Arts Commission History The inception of 12 Inches of Sin can be traced back to 2010 when Laura Henkel, a sexologist and gallerist, founded it at her Sin City Gallery.2 March 2015 Q&A: Dr. Laura Henkel Discusses '12 Inches of Sin' Kickstarter Campaign http://www.xbiz.com/news/191780 13 January 2016 XBiz: Adult Industry NewsREVIEW-JOURNAL CAROL CLING LAS VEGAS 2016-04-05 12 Inches of Sin art competition grows from modest beginnings http://m.reviewjournal.com/neon/arts-culture/12-inches-sin-art-competition-grows-modest-beginnings https://web.archive.org/web/20160601124204/http://m.reviewjournal.com/neon/arts-culture/12-inches-sin-art-competition-grows-modest-beginnings 2016-06-01 2017-05-14 It started with 40 submissions from five countries in its first year, which increased to 300 submissions from 26 countries by its seventh year. As the number of art submissions surged, exhibition categories were introduced to accommodate traditional and new media artists, curated by Henkel. The exhibition was envisioned as a platform for fostering learning about sex education through visual arts, aiming to challenge preconceived notions of sexuality and provide a nuanced, inclusive perspective on human identity, sexuality, gender, and expression. The event attracts artists worldwide to the Las Vegas Arts District. In 2016, the event incorporated Immersive, a multi-media art event that showcased international performance artists known for their boundary-pushing work.Sin City Gallery's '12 Inches of Sin' expands in its fifth year with 'Immersive' http://lasvegasweekly.com/ae/fine-art/2016/apr/08/sin-city-gallery-12-inches-of-sin-erotic-art-exhib/ 2016-07-10 Alongside this, the event featured activities such as shibari demonstrations. Sin City Gallery was included in the Best 25 Art Galleries in America list by the American Art Awards and received the Best Gallery in Nevada award.Lisa Derrick 2016-04-05 "12 Inches of Sin V" Art Gets Sexy, Immersive in Las Vegas April 9 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lisa-derrick/12-inches-of-sin-v-art-ge_b_9612514.html 2016-07-10 The Huffington PostTaylor F. Andrew 2016-04-06 Daylong art event to revolve around '12 Inches of Sin' show http://www.reviewjournal.com/view/paradise/daylong-art-event-revolve-around-12-inches-sin-show 2016-07-10Desert Companion - August 2018 en Issuu https://issuu.com/nvpr/docs/issuu_dc754f8e224978/44 2018-08-01 The exhibition is only open to visitors over the age of 21. The Juried Exhibition The requirement for all submitted works is to strictly adhere to the size constraint of not being more than 12 inches in any direction, and to thematically delve into aspects of eroticism and sensuality. The artworks, which come from both emerging and established artists globally, are selected on the basis of their "sophistication, intelligence, wit, and provocation".The relocated '12" of Sin' expands into a three-day festival LasVegasWeekly.com https://lasvegasweekly.com/ae/fine-art/2017/jul/20/the-relocated-12-inches-of-sin-expands/ 2018-07-3112 Inches of Sin festival brings the sexy art back en Nevada Public Radio https://knpr.org/dc-blog/12-inches-sin-festival-brings-sexy-art-back 2018-07-31Erotic Art Show Organizer: 'This Is Art, Not Porn' en Nevada Public Radio https://knpr.org/knpr/2017-07/erotic-art-show-organizer-art-not-porn 2018-07-31 The exhibition comprises three categories: 12 Inches of Sin: This category includes traditional forms of art like painting, collage, sculpture, drawings and mixed media. A panel of twelve judges selects 12 artists for exhibition and also names the Best in Show awardee, whose work is featured in an exclusive exhibition curated by Sin City Gallery.Juxtapoz Magazine - Exploring Eroticism: 12 Inches of Sin V http://www.juxtapoz.com/news/erotica/exploring-eroticism-12-inches-of-sin-v/ 2016-07-13Call for Art to Exhibit '12 Inches of Sin' Arts4Nevada http://arts4nevada.org/opportunities/19/08/2015/call-art-exhibit-12-inches-sin https://web.archive.org/web/20160816175300/http://arts4nevada.org/opportunities/19/08/2015/call-art-exhibit-12-inches-sin 2016-08-16 2016-07-14 Obscura: This category encompasses photography, digital art, video, and all new technologies. Similar to the first category, 12 artists are chosen to exhibit, and a Best in Show awardee is selected, who is then featured in an exclusive exhibition curated by Sin City Gallery. Le Salon des Refusés du Péché: This category provides a curated selection of commendable works from all the art submissions and includes all mediums. It also features exhibits of artists invited from 12 Inches of Sin and Obscura.April 29, 2015 '12 Inches' and more: Sin City gallery kicks off a three-month celebration of provocative art https://lasvegasweekly.com/ae/fine-art/2015/apr/29/12-inches-and-more-sin-city-gallery-kicks-three-mo/ 2017-05-14 Las Vegas Weekly The call for submissions happens annually from July through August. The event continues to grow and a portion of the proceeds from the exhibition are donated to the Sin Sity Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a charitable organization.Sin City Gallery 12" of Sin Juried Show (NSFW) http://www.bobbypin.org/news/2016/4/14/sin-city-gallery-12-of-sin-juried-show-nsfw https://web.archive.org/web/20160923193522/http://www.bobbypin.org/news/2016/4/14/sin-city-gallery-12-of-sin-juried-show-nsfw 2016-09-23 2016-07-10 Winners The following are the Best in Show winners to date:April 2, 2014 '12 Inches of Sin' returns to Sin City Gallery https://lasvegasweekly.com/ae/fine-art/2014/apr/02/12-inches-sin-returns-sin-city-gallery/ 2017-05-14 Las Vegas Weekly Year Work Artist Country Category I Mountain Climber Allan Teger United States 12 Inches of Sin II Oceana Jeff Wack United States 12 Inches of Sin III Double Cross JP Rakehorn United Kingdom 12 Inches of Sin IV Box Grid Raymond Elstad United States 12 Inches of SinV Spoiled Ram Kei Kusuma Indonesia 12 Inches of Sin Bus Stop think tank ART Germany ObscuraVI Liquor Paul Butvila Canada 12 Inches of Sin Serve You Dennis Keim United States ObscuraVII The Couple Eric Wallis United States 12 Inches of Sin Corset N Hook Milan Von Brünn United States Obscura References 2 External links 12 Inches of Sin Holy Order Sin Sity Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Sin City Gallery https://web.archive.org/web/20180722204557/http://sincitygallery.com/ 2018-07-22 Category:Art exhibitions in the United States Category:Erotic art Category:Culture of Las Vegas