Pastel Society of the West Coast
PASTELS USA 2016
PASTELS USA 2016
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 2016
Welcome to Pastels USA 30th Annual International Open Exhibition presented by the Pastel Society of the West Coast. It will be held in The Art Center Morro Bay in Morro Bay, CA. Morro Bay is a picturesque setting on the California Coast. There will be more than $11,000 in awards including a Best of Show Award of $1500 and a Best of Plein Air Award (1/6 page ad in Plein Air Magazine).
Eligibility:
Open to all artists over the age of 18.
1. ALL ENTERED WORK MUST BE FOR SALE.
2. DRY PASTELS ONLY.
3. 80% of the entered piece must be dry pastel, composition of work may not be taken from published work, no use of optical projection, and no student work produced under supervision is eligible.
4. Minimum framed size is 25 united inches, and maximum framed size is 80 united inches.
5. Non-members will not be eligible to earn Signature Status.
6. All accepted work will be shown in our exhibition catalog. Accepted images may be used in Pastels USA advertising.
7. ALL WORK MUST BE EXECUTED WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS.
Fees:
Each artist can upload a total of 5 entries.
PSWC Member: 3 images for $40, each additional entry is $5.
Non-member: 3 images for $45, each additional entry is $5.
(A maximum of 2 paintings per artist will be accepted into the exhibit.) Entry fees are non-refundable and must be paid by the entry deadline.
Entries must be done in dry pastel only. No oil pastel.
Entering Your Images:
Entry form must be filled out in its entirety, including unframed dimensions (or size), framed dimensions (if not known, estimate it) or weight, medium, and price, if requested. List sizes up to the nearest half inch. Submitted images must not include matting or frame. Crop the photos to include only the artwork. Be sure your images are right-side-up.
For best results, make sure your image is 1920 pixels @72 dpi on the longest side. Images should be in JPEG format, sRGB color space. Help in photographing your work and properly sizing your images can be found at: www.OnlineJuriedShows.com/help.aspx. If you need help entering your images or are unable to, please email
Help@OnlineJuriedShows.com or call 949-287-8645.
Jurors:
Christine Ivers
Liz Haywood-Sullivan
Aaron Schuerr
Judge of Awards:
Cuong Nguyen
Categories:
Studio
Plein Air
Sales:
A 40 % commission will be taken on all sales and will be handled by The Art Center Morro Bay.
Awards:
Awards are 50% cash, and the rest are gift certificates. All awards are named on behalf of donors rather than numbered awards.
Calendar:
- Open/close date for submitting work online. Feb. 29 to July 27, 2016
- Notifications sent out: Thursday, August 11, 2016 .
- Shipping Deadline: Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. Handling fee for shipping is $45.
- Drop off of artwork: Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016—12:30 to 3:30
- Reception and Awards Presentation: Sunday, Oct. 30 –1:00 to 3:00
Legal
All reasonable care will be taken with paintings and frames. However, the Pastel Society of the West Coast, Art Center Morro Bay, its officers and volunteers will not be responsible for loss or damage to paintings or frames, however caused. PSWC suggests that participants carry separate insurance. Entry into this exhibit constitutes agreement with this understanding.
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