In the Golden Hour
2026
Join us for a celebration of color and light in the Golden Hour of fall
September 11th-October 30th
At the
Chaffee Art Center
http://www.chaffeeartcenter.org
16 South Main Street
Rutland, VT 05701
Juror
Thomas Schaller
Thomas W. Schaller is an award-winning artist, architect, and author based in New York City. He has authored three books; the best-selling, and AIA award winner, Architecture in Watercolor.
His work is collected world-wide and is part of a number of permanent collections including The Johann Museum: Shanghai: The Watermark Museum; Fabriano:
The Tchoban Foundation; Berlin: The Pacific Arts Foundation; Newport Beach, The Museum of Watercolor, Mexico City. He has received many awards for his fine art and is currently a signature member of many arts organizations including the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America. To learn more about Thomas Schaller and his art click here
Calendar
• Entries open July 1st on OnlineJuriedShows
• Entries close August 2nd
• Accepted work posted on VWS website after August 10th
• Drop off September 4th (2-4pm) and 5th (10am-12pm)
• Opening reception: Friday, September 11th (5-7pm)
• Pick up: Oct 30& 31st (same hours as drop off above)
Eligibility and Specifications
• Members must be in good standing
• Paintings are eligible for several monetary awards
• Show acceptance counts toward VWS signature status
• Two paintings, with one eligible for selection at $35. Entry fees are non-refundable.
• Images must be jpg and under 4 mb. For best results, images should be 1920 pixels on the longest side @ 72 dpi. For help with your entries, contact onlinejuriedshows@gmail.com or 888-666-1351
• Please provide a single page biography, to be filed in a binder for inquiries. These may be brought with your paintings.
• Minimum size 9”x 12” unmatted and maximum size up to 30” x 30” unmatted
• Refer to VWS guidelines under Member Resources on the website, and the Call to Artists for The Golden Hour Exhibit
Sales
• The Chaffee retains 40% commission on all sales
• Payment for sold work processed within 30 days
Shipping/Delivery
• Shipping to the Chaffee is the personal responsibility of the artist, the VWS handles return shipping at the expense of the artist.
• Contact Ruth Kaldor (kaldor150@gmail.com) or
• Ann Stafford (annistafford15@gmail.com)
Framing/Matting Guidelines
MATS: Single or top mat will be white or off-white and acid free. The white mat provides a visually unifying element for an exhibit, otherwise all the work is visually different. Also, equal margins surrounding the painting or bottom weighted are required. If an inner mat is used, it may be any color to complement the painting. Filets may be used.
FRAMES: Frames must be sturdy, in excellent condition, and of professional quality. They must have picture wire attached to the back from which to hang the painting. Saw tooth hangers are not allowed. Artworks must be protected by glass, plexiglass or finished with varnish and/or other protective coating or fixative.
It is Co-Directors of the Exhibit discretion to prohibit any pieces from entering the show that do not comply with the above guidelines. VWS adheres to Professional standards.