The AANR Education Foundation, a completely separate corporation and IRS approved as a 501.c.3 not for profit, was created in 2002 by AANR visionaries of the need for education, research, art and scholarships. The Foundation provides grants and scholarships to organizations and individuals that support the Foundation's goals and objectives, which are to educate the public about the values and benefits of nude recreation and to ensure an understanding of nudism and its rightful status as a social and recreational practice.
The Prizes
Anna Rappaport painting
An original ink and oil pastel painting, created and generously donated by naturist Anna Rappaport and inspired by her time at the Lake O'the Woods in Indiana. "The initial drawing was done with a large brush and a brown ink. The colors were put in using Caran d'Ache Neopastels, a very soft lovely oil pastel." These fine materials were placed on a special light blue Japanese rice paper from the legendary Aiko's art store in Lincoln Park, Chicago. While the brick and mortar Aiko's store closed in 2008, the quality of this special paper lives on with Anna's art presenting not only the quality of materials used but Anna's superb artistic skills as well. With a style similar to Charles Burchfield, this painting will grace the home regardless of your decorating style. Framed and matted; outside dimensions are 26" wide by 24 1/2" high.Anna Rappaport painting
A Worldwide history of the nude
This is a signed limited print book edition (No 192 of 500) donated by Paul LeValley, President of the ANRL library situated at Cypress Cove. 566 pages, more than 700 full-color illustrations of nude paintings and sculptures from Egypt, India, China and Japan, Greece and Rome, the middle-east, American Indians, Africa, and the Pacific—plus European and American art from medieval to present. A worldwide history of the nude
Nude County USA
Nude County U.S.A: The History of Naturism in Pasco County Florida
This book provides tremendous insight into the history of naturism in Pasco County, Florida. Written by Olaf Danielson and Lee St. Mary (AANR members), the book has been signed by Olaf.
If you live in Florida and are interested in nudist history, you will find this book incredibly interesting and well worth the read. Soft covered, 366 pages and filled with photographs including many early years of the resorts. Nude County USA
View to Understanding
"A View to Understanding" by William D. Bisbee
Soft cover, 5" by 7" Signed by the author.
Written by a lifelong nudist and long time member of AANR, this book is a personal exploration of the need and how to better understand others and the world in which we live. Using a comparison of different cultures and the insight of others as well, the book will help you understand the inhumanity in the world around you as well as what we have done and are doing to the world in which we live. View to Understanding
Bodies and Souls: The Century Project
Created by Frank Cordelle, this art project is a chronological series of nude photographic portraits of 90 diverse girls and women of many ages, shapes, sizes and conditions, plus their personal statements about their bodies and experiences. This book presents nudity without sex and is a moving art project that can emotionally impact anyone 9 in by 12 in full color.
One of the award winners from the Spring 2025 University at Buffalo Nude Figure Drawing Competition sponsored by the AANR Education Foundation. This one of a kind work was selected from over 50 submissions by a pair of jurors in a blind jury process. The name of the artist is unknown to the jurors but the art is signed on the back side. The artist has granted the EF the use of the image in advertising, promotion, and publication on social media. The artist retains image ownership and copyright for their professional use, publication and reproduction Award Winner Alex Quinn
Award Winner Isabelle Swaboda
Title: Lounging Tranquility
Artist: Isabelle Swaboda
Medium: Charcoal on Charcoal Archival Paper - Original Artwork
Size: 18" by 24" - unframed
One of the award winners from the Spring 2025 University at Buffalo Nude Figure Drawing Competition sponsored by the AANR Education Foundation. This one of a kind work was selected from over 50 submissions by a pair of jurors in a blind jury process. The name of the artist is unknown to the jurors but the art is signed on the back side. The artist has granted the EF the use of the image in advertising, promotion, and publication on social media. The artist retains image ownership and copyright for their professional use, publication and reproduction.
