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The 'Dirty Show' Wants Your Sexy Art

December 08, 2015, 7:52 AM by  Allan Lengel

The 17th annual 'Dirty Show' in Detroit,' which has garnered  international acclaim, wants your erotic images, sculptures, textiiles, ceramics, photos or other art.

The show runs Feb. 12-20, 2016 at the Russell Industrial Exhibition Center,1600 Clay St., Detroit.

Here's what's at its website:

  • Artists are invited to submit recent Erotic Artwork in any medium and subject matter, as long as it is EROTIC, and legal (created within the last 2 years).
  • All submissions must be of original design and personal execution.
  • All artists must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Photographers must keep signed model releases on file, stating their models were at least 18 years of age, and available at our request.
  • Artwork submitted to previous Dirty Show exhibitions will not be considered.
  • Exhibition: February 12 - 20, 2016, Detroit, Michigan. Attendance is not required to participate.
  • Artists are admitted to the exhibition at no charge on any night of their choosing.

To find out more, go to the website, which says::

The mission of The Dirty Show is to promote, publish and propagate erotic art in all forms. This is done in the form of an erotic art exhibition which has become one of the largest in the world. Since its inception at the turn of the century, the founders have been entertaining and enlightening the masses with a delightful event called, The Dirty Show.

Held every Valentine’s Weekend, the show features a large number of artists, from first-timers to the famous at their dirtiest. While primarily focusing on area artists, The Dirty Show is open to artists from anywhere in the world, providing the work is good, erotic, they can get it here. . . . 

The show was created by Jerry Vile in 2000, who was quickly joined by Jeremy Harvey. Shortly thereafter, Glenn Barr added his expertise. The first showing was in the expansive offices of Orbit Magazine.



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