Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd. Salinas, CA 93906
Eligibility
Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association (MBPAPA) members who have paid their dues and signed their waiver/registration form.
For further information please see our website - mbpapa.org.
Exhibition Description
The exhibition is a joint project of MBPAPA and the Natividad Medical Foundation. The medical center is celebrating two events this year. One is the 10 year anniversary of the Trauma Center. The second milestone is the 50 years of the Residency program. All of which epitomizes dedication. Behind each of our paintings are hours, years of dedication to our craft of painting.
Painting Requirements
Paintings are to be done in plein air. That means that 85% of the painting must be created on site. The theme is open to scenes from anywhere in California.
They may not have been exhibited in a prior MBPAPA show
All paintings will be hand delivered to the show, framed.
There is no need for hanging devices. They will not be used. The paintings’ dimensions can be of any size.
Canvas wrap is not acceptable.
Artwork must remain up for the duration of the exhibit. No early pick up.
Please note: In addition to the usual information on the back of your painting, each piece should have a removable label on the Front of each work with title and name of artist. These “stickies” will be removed once the wall labels are up.
Sales
All paintings must be for sale, with 70% of the sales revenue going to the artist and 30% going to Natividad Medical Foundation’s Spiritual Care Fund. Please price your art accordingly. There will be no later change of price once the painting has been juried in.
Location
This exhibit will be hosted by Natividad Medical Foundation and will be hung on the second floor of Natividad Medical Center, near the Foundation offices. The show will hang for approximately one year.
Juror of Selection & Awards
Lilli-Anne Price
Entry Fees
MBPAPA Members only: $35 for up to 3 works.
Image Submission
This is a juried exhibit. Each artist may submit a maximum of 3 works for the jury selection process. The juror will be instructed to only pick a maximum of 2 entries per artist. This way more members have a chance to be in the show.
Hand Deliver
Hand deliver accepted and framed work to Natividad Medical Center, May 6–7, 2025. Call ahead at 755-4187 (or email [email protected]) to schedule a time for delivery and pick up of last year’s painting if need be.
Show start date
Pictures of accepted paintings will be available on Natividad Medical foundation website. Gallery | Natividad Foundation
When a juried in painting sells, the artist will be notified by the Foundation and asked to replace it with another painting of similar size.
Questions
For questions about MBPAPA or this prospectus, please contact Cyndy Davis at [email protected]. For technical questions, please see the Support section below or contact [email protected].
Additional Notification Information
Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on April 18, 2025.
You may view the notification in your ShowSubmit account by logging in and clickingtapping the Notifications at the top right of the screen, or in your Entry History.
If you do not receive your email, login and view the notification in your account. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the status of notifications.
Note: Entries made prior to 2023 may not display the View Notification link.
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.
Image and Filename Specifications
For those curious, or in need of more detailed information regarding our image and file specifications, please see the following:
File Format: Submit original JPEG (JPG) image files. For the best results, ensure your files use the sRGB color profile.
Cropping: Crop your image to include only the artwork itself. Do not include the mat, frame, or any background.
Image Dimensions:
Images should be at least 1500 pixels on the longest edge.
The file size must be no larger than 30 MB. Large files may take longer to upload and process.
Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements. Small images will be saved as is and may not display well in the jury panel, which could affect their review or lead to disqualification.
Ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
Automatic Resizing:
ShowSubmit automatically resizes images to 300 DPI and 1500 pixels on the longest edge if they exceed the specifications.
If your images already meet the exact show specifications, they will not be resized.
File Naming:
You do not need to rename your image files.
Files are automatically renamed using your last name, first initial and the title of the work. e.g. Hamby_D_BeautifulDay.jpg
Quality Tips:
Use your camera’s highest quality setting to capture the image.
Ensure the artwork is well-lit and avoid glare from glass.
Use a tripod for stability and crop out any parts of the photo that are not the artwork.
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 (April 11, 2025.)
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.
Support
For questions about MBPAPA or this Prospectus, please contact Cyndy Davis ([email protected]).
For technical support or entry questions, first check our Help Center or Entry Guide. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We’ll respond between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
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