Northwest Pastel Society
2025 Members Show
Sept 5 – Sept 28, 2025
Columbia Center for the Arts
215 Cascade Ave, Hood River, OR
Juror and Judge:
Gail Sibley
$3000 in Cash and Merchandise Awards
Entries accepted:
May 25 – July 6, 2025
OnlineJuriedShows
Eligibility:
This is a live exhibition gallery show for current (2025) Northwest Pastel Society (NPS) members only. The following eligibility rules aim to foster positive relations with our galleries thus ensuring that we can continue to have in-person exhibitions. Please read and follow all eligibility rules laid out in this prospectus.
All artwork is to be executed in dry pastel (hard to soft pure pigment pastels, not oil pastels). Mixed media permitted when the artworks’ final top surface is at least 80% traditional dry pastel.
All artwork must be original in concept and completed within the past 3 years. No collaborative, classroom or instructor-assisted work. AI assistance is not permitted unless the source is the artist’s own photo or artwork.
Work exhibited in previous NPS exhibits is not eligible, nor are works that have won a top award (Best of Show, first, second or third place) in any other international, national or regional art show or exhibition.
Accepted paintings must be identical to the digital entry.
All entries must be for sale and realistically priced. Sale price must be aligned with artist online sales and/or website.
Larger artworks encouraged. No maximum size.
Minimum frame size is 12x12” or 144 square inches. No minimum artwork size.
No late entries will be accepted.
All accepted artwork must be framed, surface protected by glass or high-quality clear (not matte or non-glare) acrylic - such as Tru Vue Optium Museum Acrylic, professional in appearance and ready to hang with strong wire and flat metal hangers. An acid-free mat, when used, must be proximal to the pastel painting’s surface and clear of any pastel dust. Float mount of the pastel painting on acid-free mat board is permitted. NPS or Columbia Center for the Arts may refuse to hang accepted work that does not meet professional framing standards.
Accepted artwork may not be exhibited concurrently in other shows or competitions, including virtual events. Columbia Center for the Arts will be entitled to a 40% commission on sales between show entry and up to 2 weeks after show closing.
If an entrant does not follow the eligibility terms, the artwork will be disqualified.
Submission of Entries:
Enter online on OnlineJuriedShows. Log in and click Enter This Show above to begin your submissions.
For help with your submissions, contact onlinejuriedshows@gmail.com or 888-666-1351.
Members may submit up to 3 paintings with one painting guaranteed to be included, provided that it meets the eligibility criteria.
Submitted images must NOT include mat or frame. Crop the photos to include only the artwork. Be sure that your images are right-side-up. List image size to the nearest inch. For best results, make sure your image is at least 1920 pixels @72 dpi on the longest side. Images should be in JPEG format, under 4 mb, and sRGB color space.
Framed dimensions are now required by our galleries upon entry for planning purposes. Please enter frame dimensions estimated to the nearest inch.
Entry form must be filled out in its entirety. No changes to entries will be allowed after entry deadline. Please make sure that your artist information in OnlineJuriedShows.com is complete and up to date. OJS contact information is used by show Co-chairs and gallery owners when questions arise and to send out awards.
Entry into this exhibition constitutes agreement with all conditions set forth in this prospectus and Entry Form and is your commitment to participate. Your entry form is a legal and binding contract. If an entrant chooses not to deliver accepted artwork, they will not be allowed to enter an NPS show for a period of two years.
Fee:
Entry fee is $40 for up to 3 images.
Entry fee is nonrefundable and must be paid by the entry deadline.
Delivery of Accepted Artwork:
Deliver accepted framed artwork directly to Columbia Center for the Arts on Sept 2, 2025, between 10 am and 5 pm.
Alternatively, NPS will announce regional drop-off locations to pool deliveries. This option is not available in all areas. NPS or NPS volunteers accept NO liability in delivering another member’s artwork.
Members may choose to ship their artwork directly to the gallery at their own expense and liability. Return shipment of unsold artworks is at the expense of the member artist. Please include a return shipment label with delivery.
All accepted artwork must have a completed NPS label (provided with the acceptance letter) attached to the painting’s back – taped to upper left corner or affixed to hanging wire. A “Certificate of Authenticity” is NOT sufficient.
Disclaimer:
All reasonable care will be taken with submissions. NPS, NPS officers, NPS volunteers, Columbia Center for the Arts, and Online Juried Shows shall not be held responsible for the loss and/or damage to paintings, shipping, or digital entries.
NPS suggests that participants carry separate insurance as provided under individual contracts with shippers and receiving agents.
Promotion:
Participating members are asked to personally promote this exhibition. A digital postcard will be made available.
Participating artists grant permission to NPS, Columbia Center for the Arts and show sponsors to reproduce work for publicity and promotional purposes, both in print and digital galleries. Copyright will be attributed to the artist.
Sales:
A 40% commission will be collected by the Columbia Center for the Arts on all sales of accepted artwork between show entry and 2 weeks after show closing.
Important Dates:
Entries accepted May 25 – July 6, 2025
Entry deadline: Midnight PDT on July 6
Acceptance notices available in your OnlineJuriedShows artist profile on or before: July 18
Delivery window at Columbia Center for the Arts: Tuesday, Sept 2, 10 am – 5 pm
Show Opens: Sept 5 at 11 am
Artist Awards Reception: Sept 5 at 5 pm
Hood River Arts Walk: Sept 5, 5 – 7 pm
Show Ends: Sept 28, 2025 at 6 pm
Pick-up unsold paintings: Monday, Sept 29 or Tuesday, Sept 30, 2025, 12 noon – 5 pm
Awards:
This show will be juried and judged by Gail Sibley, BFA, MA, PSA, MIAPS, MPAC.
Award Categories:
BEST OF SHOW ($1000)
PRESIDENT’S AWARD ($750)
DIRECTOR’S AWARD ($500)
NPS Memorial – JAYNE QUIG AWARD ($250)
JUROR’S AWARD ($250)
5 Honorable Mention Awards
Workshop Opportunity:
Gail Sibley and NPS are offering a 3-day workshop “Luminous Layering with a Limited Palette” immediately preceding the opening of the 2025 Members Show, Sept 3 - 5, 2025. The workshop will be located at the Columbia Center for the Arts, Hood River, OR, and is limited to 16 participants. See www.nwps.org/workshops for more details.
Show Co-Chairs:
Laura Pritchard, pritchardlaura@icloud.com; cell: 503-358-9657
Megan Veldee, NPS, msveldee@gmail.com; cell: 425-463-6991