Deadline for entry: November 30, 2026
Venue
The Henry Gallery
Penn State Great Valley
30 E. Swedesford Rd.
Malvern, PA 19355
Visiting Hours
January 13th to March 5th, 2027
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Visiting Hours
January 13th to March 5th, 2027
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Awards
Over $1000 in awards, including The $ 500 Philadelphia Pastel Society Award of Excellence
Entry Fee
- Members-only: $35 for up to 2 artworks.
- Each artist may submit up to two pieces of artwork; however, there is no guarantee how many pieces will be accepted.
Prior to making your submission, make sure that your membership for 2027 is up to date and paid for by December 31, 2026. Membership that is not up to date for 2027 at the time submissions are sent to our juror of selection will be disqualified. All membership renewals paid prior to December 31st, 2026 will qualify for full membership status through December 31st, 2027.
Please pay your dues and update your contact information at philadelphiapastelsociety.org.
Juror of Selection
Fang Sullivan
Fang Sullivan is a New York City–based contemporary figurative artist specializing in pastel and oil painting. She is a Master Circle member of the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS), a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America (PSA) and the American Artists Professional League (AAPL), and an Artist Member of the Salmagundi Club.
Trained in the classical tradition from an early age, Fang earned her BFA from the School of Visual Arts and continued her studies at the Art Students League of New York. She teaches a weekly Pastel Portraits from Life class through PSA Studios and drawing courses through PSA Academy.
Fang’s award-winning paintings have been featured in prestigious national juried exhibitions. Combining classical draftsmanship with contemporary expression, her work is distinguished by bold color, dynamic mark-making, and a sophisticated command of value and composition. Her paintings balance technical mastery with expressive freedom, capturing the light, form, and emotional depth of her subjects.
Trained in the classical tradition from an early age, Fang earned her BFA from the School of Visual Arts and continued her studies at the Art Students League of New York. She teaches a weekly Pastel Portraits from Life class through PSA Studios and drawing courses through PSA Academy.
Fang’s award-winning paintings have been featured in prestigious national juried exhibitions. Combining classical draftsmanship with contemporary expression, her work is distinguished by bold color, dynamic mark-making, and a sophisticated command of value and composition. Her paintings balance technical mastery with expressive freedom, capturing the light, form, and emotional depth of her subjects.
Judge of Awards
Helena studied at The Philadelphia College of Art and participated in workshops with Daniel Greene and June Maxwell. A pastel artist for over fifty years, she has been an active participant in pastel’s revival as a serious medium. Her favorite subjects are animals, flower gardens and plein-air landscapes of Bucks County. Her work has appeared on the 2005 Bucks Beautiful Garden Poster for the Bucks County Chamber of Commerce, the 2008 & 2025 Historic Yellow Springs Poster and the 2011 Wilmington Flower Market poster. She lives in Doylestown, Pa. with her husband, Bob.
Submissions
This is a juried show and awards will be given. Artworks will be selected by Fang Sullivan, while awards will be chosen by Helena vanEmmerick Finn. Once your entry is submitted through ShowSubmit, there will be no refunds regardless of the status of your entry. Entries may be disqualified for not following entry guidelines. PPS may use images of accepted work for publicity and marketing purposes.
Exhibition Requirements
- Must be a current member of the Philadelphia Pastel Society.
- Your membership must be paid in full for the 2027 calendar year.
- Artwork previously exhibited in any juried PPS show or exhibited at The Henry Gallery is not eligible.
- Current Work: Artwork must have been completed within the past 3 years (2024 or later).
- Accepted artwork must NOT be exhibited concurrently with an online exhibit.
- All work must be in dry soft pastel with at least 80% of the finished work in dry pastel. No oil pastels nor varnished dry pastels will be accepted.
- Originality: Your painting must not have been done under teacher supervision, either in a class or workshop, from a DVD or from online instruction. Works designed or constructed over an AI produced image are not acceptable.
- All work must be framed, wired, and ready to hang. No saw tooth hangers.
- Maximum Size: The framed painting cannot exceed 48” on the longest side.
- Withholding: Once accepted, works cannot be withheld from the exhibition under a penalty of a two-year exclusion from future juried PPS exhibitions.
- Sales: All work must be FOR SALE and sales will result in a 70/30 split: 70% of the sale price for the artist and 30% commission to PPS. Once submissions close, the price of your painting cannot be changed.
- All sales will be handled by PPS. If there is interest in purchasing a painting, the buyer can click on the artwork label’s QR code which will take them to a page listing the artwork, title, and price with an option to click to purchase. PPS, the artist and buyer will then be notified with confirmation of the sale and any further instructions. There will be instructional information in the galley for utilizing the QR code for sales.
- All artwork must remain on display until the completion of the exhibition.
Confirming Entries & Notification
Each artist may submit up to two pieces of artwork; however, there is no guarantee how many will be accepted. Email notification of acceptance and/or rejection will be sent out on or about Monday, December 14, 2026.
Shipping and Handling Instructions
All shipped artworks must be received between December 21st and December 30th, 2026. Shipped work should be sent to:
Blanched Levitt Torphy
823 Mount Pleasant Rd,
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Handling fees are non-refundable.
Handling Fees for entries are:
When shipped in an Air Float Box (or equivalent) - $25.
When shipped using other boxes/packaging - $50.
When shipped using other boxes/packaging - $50.
Please place your handling fee and prepaid return shipping label in an envelope and secure it to the back of your painting so it can easily be found. Make checks payable to Philadelphia Pastel Society.
Payment must be completed and paperwork for return shipping must be included with your shipped artwork when it is received, or your shipment will be considered a “failure to deliver” and will be rejected.
Hand Delivery of Accepted Work
Artwork can be hand delivered to The Henry Gallery on Monday, January 4th, 2027. Artists must have their membership dues paid in full for 2026.
Sales
- All sales will be handled by PPS at a commission rate of 30%.
- All artwork must remain on display until the completion of the exhibition.
Liability
PSGV will insure works for the duration of the show. PPS will not be responsible for works damaged, lost or stolen. PSGV will not be responsible for any work not picked up after March 5th, 2027.
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 add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (November 30, 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.
Notifications Are Posted in Your Account
Results will be posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on December 14, 2026. You will also receive an email.
Log in and check your account. We are unable to answer individual inquiries about results.
Support
Questions about this exhibition?
Contact Al Richards ([email protected]) for questions about the prospectus, PPS, eligibility, artwork requirements, drop-off, pick-up, sales, etc.
Need help with ShowSubmit?
Visit our Help Center or Entry Guide for guidance on image uploads, payments, and managing your entry. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We respond Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm Eastern.