Deadline for entry: November 4, 2026
Eligibility
This exhibit is open to all MAS Elected Artists. To be an Elected Artist you must be accepted into two MAS juried shows within a five-year period with no lapse in membership. Membership dues must be current.
Click here for the current list of Elected Artists.
Click here for the current list of Elected Artists.
Entry Fee
- MAS Elected Members: $20 for one entry.
- Elected Artists may submit and exhibit one painting each.
- All online entries must now be submitted through ShowSubmit.
Entry Requirements
- MAS Elected Artist
- Dues must be current. Click here to pay your dues.
- Size Requirements: 38” on the longest side, including frame.
- Original artworks, including paintings, drawings, printmaking and mixed media are allowed. Sculpture is also accepted, but artists must provide their own stand.
- No photography, computer-generated art or giclee.
- Work that has been shown in previous MAS Exhibits or done under tutelage may not be submitted.
- Work must be signed, framed and wired taut for hanging. The hanging system works best when the wire is attached no more than 1/4 down on the frame. * No sawtooth hangers.
- Gallery wrapped canvas edges must be painted.
- ‘Not for Sale’ works will be accepted.
- Work must be deemed appropriate for all age viewers.
- Inventory tags will be created by MAS, using the information from your online submission. The tags will be placed on the paintings on receiving day.
Awards
- 1st Place: $200
- 2nd Place: $150
- 3rd Place: $100
- Award of Merit
Juror
Karen Israel, IAPS/MC, PSA-MP, PSWC; CPS, CMPS, AAPL
Karen Israel is a Connecticut artist working mostly in pastel. Whether she is exploring landscape, figure or still life, her passion for design and creating a narrative is evident in her work.
Karen is an elected member of many art organizations such as the American Artists Professional League, the National Women’s Artist Association, the Hudson Valley Art Association, the Pastel Society of America, Salmagundi Club and the Lyme Art Association. Karen conducts many teaching demonstrations and workshops throughout the United States and she has served as juror for many national competitions.
Over the past 20 years Karen has garnered awards in many national juried competitions.Her work is held in private collections throughout the United States.
Most recently, Karen Israel’s painting was selected Third Place in the 2026 Pastel 100 competition-Figures/Portrait Division. Karen’s work was featured in the March 2025 issue of American Art Collector.In past years, Karen’s work was featured in the Pastel Journal’s Pastel 100 and Practique Des Arts Magazine.
To learn more and view her work, please visit artbykarenisrael.com and follow her on Instagram and Facebook.
Karen is an elected member of many art organizations such as the American Artists Professional League, the National Women’s Artist Association, the Hudson Valley Art Association, the Pastel Society of America, Salmagundi Club and the Lyme Art Association. Karen conducts many teaching demonstrations and workshops throughout the United States and she has served as juror for many national competitions.
Over the past 20 years Karen has garnered awards in many national juried competitions.Her work is held in private collections throughout the United States.
Most recently, Karen Israel’s painting was selected Third Place in the 2026 Pastel 100 competition-Figures/Portrait Division. Karen’s work was featured in the March 2025 issue of American Art Collector.In past years, Karen’s work was featured in the Pastel Journal’s Pastel 100 and Practique Des Arts Magazine.
To learn more and view her work, please visit artbykarenisrael.com and follow her on Instagram and Facebook.
Sales of Artwork
A check will be made out to the artist for the full sales amount. The artist will make a contribution of 20% of the sale to MAS – 10% of which will be donated to the library.
Madison Art Society assumes no liability for damage, loss, or theft of submitted work. All artists are responsible for insuring their own work and hereby waive and release MAS, its volunteers and Board Members from any and all liability.
Image and Filename Specifications
- File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted.
- Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions.
- Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction.
- Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
- File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements.
- File Size: There is a 30MB maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process.
Additional Entry Information
- You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system.
- After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and substitute your image up until the entry deadline (November 4, 2026.)
- Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
- Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.
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