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Pastel Society of New Hampshire
Monadnock Center for History and Culture, Peterborough, NH
19th Members’ Exhibition
June 15 – July 26, 2024 |Monadnock Center for History and Culture, Peterborough, NH
Deadline was June 7th.
Members Only.
Deadline was June 7th. Members Only. To enter, visit:
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Spring Fury by Allison Krajcik
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Deadline for entry was June 7, 2024
Venue
Monadnock Center for History and Culture
Bass Hall
19 Grove Street
Peterborough, NH
Bass Hall
19 Grove Street
Peterborough, NH
General comments
This show is open to all active Pastel Society of New Hampshire members. Please note our member show is now using ShowSubmit to process member applications and accept application fees. Do not send your payment to Paula (PSNH show chair).
Eligible work and information
- Open to all active Members of PSNH.
- All work must be at least 80% soft pastel.
- Work must be completed within the the last three years and not from a workshop or other teacher instruction.
- Work cannot be exhibited in another show concurrently and must be for sale.
- To encourage artists growth, paintings should not have previously won any award in this or other pastel society.
- Paintings should be ready to hang by wire, not sawtooth hanger.
Sales
Work must be for sale; NFS is not allowed.
- All sales of artwork will be subject to a 25% commission on sales made during the exhibition.
- PSNH is NOT charging a commission
- All monies due the artist will be paid within 30 days after the close of the exhibition.
Entry Fee
- Open to all active Members of PSNH.
- $35 for 1 painting.
- There is not an acceptance juror, all paintings are eligible.
- Your entry as a member with 2024 dues paid allows 1 painting for $35.
- Entry fees are not refundable and must be paid by the entry deadline.
Incomplete entries will be disqualified.
For additional criteria, please download the prospectus.
Awards Judge
Cindy House
Pastel Society of America Master Pastelist, IAPS, Master Circle, Society of Animal Artists, Signature Member, Hudson Valley Art Association.
Pastel Society of America Master Pastelist, IAPS, Master Circle, Society of Animal Artists, Signature Member, Hudson Valley Art Association.
New Artist Awards
We want to encourage new artists to participate, and have 2 unique awards
Would you like to be considered for the “Hole in One award” or “PSNH Aspiring Artist Award, which recognizes an aspiring artist?
Qualification
A painter who has not yet received a prize or award for any of their paintings. Be sure to let us know by checking the box in the entry application.
Would you like to be considered for the “Hole in One award” or “PSNH Aspiring Artist Award, which recognizes an aspiring artist?
Qualification
A painter who has not yet received a prize or award for any of their paintings. Be sure to let us know by checking the box in the entry application.
Awards
Prizes! Over $1700 cash and merchandise
- Best in Show: $300
- First Place General Membership: $250
- First Place Signature Membership: $250
- 2nd Place: $200
- 3rd Place: $150
- PSNH Abstract Award: $100
- PSNH Still Life: $100
- Judith McKenna Landscape Award: $100
- Marilyn Bok Portrait Award: $100
- *Sally Shea Hole in One Award $100 awarded to an artist that has never received an award
- * PSNH Aspiring Artist MERCHANDISE awarded to an artist that has never received an award
Waiver
I understand that although all possible care will be taken for the safety of works on display, the Pastel Society of New Hampshire and the Monadnock Center for History and Culture, their officers or agents will not be responsible for damage or loss of any kind. Your entry through showsubmit.com validates waiver.
Questions
Any questions please contact:
Paula Fraser PSNH Chair. Phone 508 341 5952
Paula Fraser PSNH Chair. Phone 508 341 5952
Image and Filename Specifications
- Submit your original JPEG image files.
- Crop out all parts of the photo that are not the actual work; do not show mat, frame, etc, only the work itself.
- Image must be displayed right side up.
- You do not need to resize your image files.
- You do not need to rename your image files.
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 (June 7, 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
For questions about the entry process or this website please contact ShowSubmit Support at [email protected]. We will get back to you between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday to Friday. You can also view the Support Center, Entry Guide, or our FAQ.