Pastel Society of New Hampshire
Pastel Society of New Hampshire

Palette of Prestige: Signature Members in Pastel

Signature Member Exhibition November 8 – December 19, 2025 Jaffrey Civic Center, NH
Deadline is October 2nd. 1 week left to enter. Signature Members Only.
Fields of White and Gold by Lisa Regopoulos
Fields of White and Gold by Lisa Regopoulos
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Deadline for entry: October 2, 2025

Venue

Jaffrey Civic Center
40 Main Street
Jaffrey, NH 03452

Eligibility

  • Open to all PSNH Signature Members with current membership renewed for 2025.
  • Work must be original, designed and composed by using your own reference, not copied from other artists or published materials. Any reference created by someone else (even with permission) as well as AI generated images are NOT eligible, including an instructor provided photo, still life setup or model.
  • Work done under supervision in a class or workshop is not eligible.
  • The Artworks final surface must be predominantly (80%) pastel.
  • Paintings must be completed within the last two years and not previously shown in any Pastel Society of New Hampshire exhibitions.
  • If artwork entered in the show is not delivered, then the artist will be prohibited from entering future PSNH shows for one year from date of exhibit opening.
  • Up to two paintings may be submitted by each artist, no size limitation.
  • Fee is nonrefundable and must be paid at time of entry.
  • All entries must be made through ShowSubmit
  • PSNH member fees are $40.00
  • All artwork must be for sale.

Reproduction of Images

Artists agree to allow the Pastel Society of New Hampshire and it’s representatives to use accepted image(s) or likenesses for show publicity and future PSNH event promotion without compensation.

Framing & Presentation

Artwork must be framed and ready to hand to gallery quality standards. No saw tooth hangers. Artwork not meeting this criteria will not be hung.

Size and Requirements

No size limitations. Artists may submit two paintings each.

Sales

Work must be for sale; NFS is not allowed.
  • All artwork must be for sale.
  • There will be a 30% commission. Artist receives 70% of the sale, 30% to the Jaffrey Civic Center.
  • Jaffrey Civic Center shall issue checks for sold paintings at the end of the show within one week of the close of the show.

Entry Fee

  • Open to all PSNH Signature Members with current membership renewed for 2025.
  • $40 for up to 2 paintings.
Entry fees are not refundable and must be paid by the entry deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.

Liability

  • The utmost care will be taken in the handling of entries and paintings. The Pastel Society of NH nor the Jaffrey Civic Center or their agents will be responsible for loss or damage to any entry or painting.
  • Each artist MUST sign and return the Liability form provided by the Jaffrey Civic Center.

Delivery of Work

  • Paintings Must be delivered on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, between the hours of 10:00 - 12:00, at the Jaffrey Civic Center, 40 Main Street, Jaffrey, NH 03452.
  • Include name of artist, phone number, title of painting and price on the back of your painting, form to be provided separately and be attached to each painting entered.

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 2, 2025.)
  • 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 Lisa Regopoulos ([email protected]) or Maryann Mullett ([email protected]).

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.