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Plein Air Artists Colorado
Plein Air Artists Colorado

27th Annual National Juried Fine Art Exhibition and Sale

November 1 – December 31, 2024 | Online
Deadline was October 21st. Members Only.
Artwork by Damien Gonzales
Artwork by Damien Gonzales

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Deadline for entry was October 21, 2024

Awards

Approximately $7,000 in prizes (cash and merchandise) to be awarded.

Judge of Awards

Cynthia Rosen, cynthiarosen.com

Selection Jurors

Entries will be independently scored by a panel of nationally recognized, professional plein air artists, who are signature members in at least one major national art organization. PAAC keeps the names of the selection jurors anonymous.

The Judge of Awards is not involved in the selection process.

Online Catalog

PAAC will have online catalogs of all accepted works on a dedicated website via ShowSubmit.

Advertising Opportunities

Publication Sponsors will offer all PAAC members special group advertising rates for specific issues. Participation is encouraged and recommended for this prestigious event.

Eligibility and Requirements

ELIGIBLE
  • Open to all current PAAC Members.
    Join today! Membership information: pleinairartistscolorado.com
  • Must be two-dimensional media, excluding photography, fiber and digital media.
  • Only original paintings completed “en plein air” in 2022, 2023 and until the deadline in 2024 are eligible.
NOT ELIGIBLE
  • No studio paintings. Still life, etc. paintings will not be accepted unless clearly completed outdoors.
  • Work done in class and/or under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible for entry.
  • Works that have been exhibited in previous PAAC National shows are not eligible for entry.
  • An artist who withdraws an entry after acceptance into the exhibition shall not be eligible to enter any PAAC exhibition for the two succeeding years.
  • Digital images are assumed to be accurate representations of the entrant’s original artworks. Artwork that differs markedly from the submitted image will be disqualified.

Sales

All sales will be at the artists discretion and all arrangements for sale, payment, and shipping is to be arranged solely by the artist.

Entry Requirements

  • By entering into the show, all participating artists agree to the requirements herein. There will be no exceptions to deadlines, specs or rules.
  • Entry submission is through Showsubmit.com only.
  • The artist retains copyright to his/her image(s), however, by submitting to this show, artist agrees to PAAC's use of the images for publicity (including future PAAC event promotion) and archival purposes.
  • All fees, for example, Member dues, Entry fees, etc. are non-refundable, whether or not work is accepted and/or presented for exhibition. Entry fees and current year dues must be received prior to jurying or application will not be deemed complete.
  • Artist is solely responsible for completing application through the Showsubmit.com system. Only completed applications with fees paid will be considered.

Entry Fees

Entry fees are Non-refundable
  • $50 for up to 3 submissions.
  • $10 for each additional submission up to 2 (total of 5 submissions = $70).
  • Entry fees paid on Showsubmit.com site.
  • Artist may submit up to 5 images, but a maximum of 3 may be selected for the show.

How to Enter

All entries are to be submitted via ShowSubmit.com

Accepted Artwork

  1. Paintings for sale must include price, size, and whether or not price includes frame.
  2. Shipping, if sold, to be arranged through the artist and buyer.
  3. Artists will be responsible for any sales made through the show, including but not limited to collecting payment, shipment or delivery of artwork, etc.
  4. PAAC is not responsible for sales nor delivery of artwork.

Liability

All entries will be made at the risk of the entrant.

PAAC does not provide insurance and is NOT responsible for damage/loss if shipped/sold.

PAAC is not responsible for misrepresentation of artwork during the show. The artist is solely responsible for submitting image(s) and information that represent the artwork submitted.

By submitting this application, Artist is agreeing to these terms.

Questions?

Show info will be posted on the website: pleinairartistscolorado.com

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on November 1, 2024.

You may view the notification in your ShowSubmit account by logging in and tapping 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.

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 (October 21, 2024.)
  • 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

Need Assistance? For questions about the entry process or using this website, please check our Help Center or Entry Guide first for detailed guides and troubleshooting tips. Most answers can be found there quickly.

If you still need help, feel free to email ShowSubmit Support at [email protected], and we’ll respond between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday to Friday.