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Pastel Society of New Hampshire
Exhibition artwork

Pastel Society of New Hampshire

19th Members’ Exhibition

Monadnock Center for History and Culture, Peterborough, NH

June 15 – July 26, 2024

Deadline was June 7th.
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Venue

Monadnock Center for History and Culture
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.

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.

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

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 substitute your image 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 PSNH or this Prospectus, please contact Paula Fraser () or Art Fraser ().

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.