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Pittsford Fine Art
Pittsford Fine Art

2024 Open Juried Show

September 3 – 29, 2024 Pittsford Fine Art, NY
Deadline was August 2nd. Open to all artists in USA and Canada.
Middleton’s Barn by Geoffrey Wittig
Middleton’s Barn by Geoffrey Wittig

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Deadline for entry was August 2, 2024

Venue

The Pittsford Fine Art Open Show will hang in the Pittsford UPSTAIRS Gallery at 4 North Main Street, Pittsford NY. It is open Friday Noon to 5, and Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Pittsford UPSTAIRS Gallery is open Noon to 8 p.m. on First Fridays.

Pittsford Fine Art
4 North Main Street
Pittsford NY 14534

Eligibility

  • Open to all artists in USA and Canada.
  • Work must be original and wholly designed and executed by the artist within the last 2 years.
  • Work done in a workshop or class under the supervision of another artist is not eligible.
  • All two-dimensional subject matter of art and art mediums may be submitted (see Accepted Work below for more specifics); however photography and digitally-created art will not be accepted.
  • Overall size, including frame, must not exceed 16” x 20.”
  • Work must be ready to hang, gallery wrapped and/or framed.
  • No saw tooth hangers.

Entry Fees

  • For Professionals
    $35 for first entry, $25 for second entry.
    Max 2 entries allowed.
  • For Students
    $20 for first entry, $10 for second entry.
    Max 2 entries allowed.

    To enter as a student you must be either a high school student or enrolled in a full-time accredited associate, bachelors, or graduate program
Note: Pittsford Fine Art Gallery members are not eligible to apply for the show.

Accepted work

  • Must be labeled on the back with the artist’s name, artist’s phone number, title of entry and price. See page 3 of the PDF prospectus (link below) for labels.
  • There is one general category which includes but is not limited to landscapes (including seascapes and urban scenes), figure and portraiture (including animals), still life (including floral, fruit, etc.) and abstract work.
  • Photography, digitally-created art and three-dimensional work will not accepted for this show.
For additional criteria, please download the prospectus.

Delivery of Accepted Work

Artwork must be hand delivered to Pittsford Fine Art on Wednesday August 28, 2024 between 12 noon and 5 p.m. unless otherwise pre-arranged.

If your work is selected for the show and you cannot drop it at the gallery, you may ship your work and it must arrive by Wednesday August 28, 2024. You must include a Prepaid Return Mailing Label with your shipped entry(s). Cash or checks are not accepted, no exceptions.

Ship to:
Chris Manaseri
14504 Lakeshore Road
Kent, NY 14477

Return of Accepted Work

Unsold artwork must be picked up from Pittsford Fine Art on Sunday, September 29, 2024 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. unless otherwise pre-arranged. All accepted work must be displayed for the duration of the show, unless sold.

If entry was shipped, return will be made only with Prepaid return shipping label. Cost and correct address are the artist's responsibility.

Waiver

Due care will be taken with all artwork. Pittsford Fine Art will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to exhibited work. Artists may independently insure their work to cover any loss or damage.

Awards

Awards will include $300 for overall Best of Show, along with other cash prizes.

Sales

Work must be for sale; NFS is not allowed.

All work must be priced for sale. Any artwork sold from the show will be assessed a 35% commission to Pittsford Fine Art to help defray the cost of the show.

Questions

For questions about PFA or this Prospectus contact:

Chris Manaseri
585-315-9799

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on August 16, 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 (August 2, 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.

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