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Summertime!
Open online art show August 10, 2023 – August 10, 2024 |Online
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Fees
$30 for up to 3 entries; $10/entry for each additional entry up to 6 maximum.
Non-members
$40 for up to 3 entries; $10/entry for each additional entry up to 6 maximum.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
Eligibility
- This online Exhibition is open to any artist anywhere in the world.
- All entries must be entered through the ShowSubmit.com web portal. You do not have to resize your image; ShowSubmit.com takes care of that for you.
- This competition is for pastel paintings. 80% of the exposed surface must be dry pastel. No oil pastels or mixed media.
- There is no artwork size limitation.
- Original artwork only, no copies from other artist’s work or published work. If the outcome of the piece has been significantly and unduly influenced by another artist’s work, the jurors may consider the piece to be ineligible.
- Artwork created on top of a photo is not eligible. Altered photos with pastels added are not eligible.
- If a photo reference is used, the photo must be taken by the artist. If the image is in question, the artist will be asked to produce the reference photo for the jurors.
- Work done in a workshop or under guidance from an instructor is not eligible.
- All subjects and styles, except nudes, are eligible. PSAK reserves the right to refuse any entry for any objectionable depictions or for not following these rules.
- Works that have been exhibited in any previous PSAK shows but did not win awards are eligible for entry.
- Work may be for sale or may be listed as NFS.
- PSAK reserves the right to refuse any painting that does not meet these standards.
Prizes
- Best of Show — $500
- First Place — $300
- Second Place — $200
- Third Place — $100
- Honorable Mentions — To Be Decided
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Additional Notification Information
Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on August 7, 2023.
You may view the notification in your ShowSubmit account by logging in and clicking 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 (July 31, 2023.)
- 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
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