21st Annual Juried Exhibition

Venue

Juror of Selection

Judge of Awards

Awards

Eligibility

• Open to all PSNJ members in good standing working in soft pastels (no oil pastels).
• All entries must be predominately (80%) executed in soft pastels.
• Only original work, executed within the past five years and not previously exhibited in any PSNJ show is eligible.
• All entries must be created independently by the artist from his or her own original reference materials or setup.
• Work done in a classroom setting or workshop, under the guidance of an instructor or in an instructor’s presence, is not eligible.
• Work may not be based on or directly derived from reference materials created or arranged by others, even if with permission, royalty-free, or not copyrighted.

Entry Requirements

• All work, including frames, cannot exceed 36” in either dimension.
• Work must be framed in a professional manner with secure brackets & sturdy, taut wire.
• No saw-tooth hangers.
• Metal frames are not acceptable.

Entry Fees

Registration Requirements

Entries

Sales

Receiving

Reception

Pick-up

Signature Membership

Liability Disclaimer

• I understand that this registration is for the specific painting(s) entered. No other paintings may be substituted in their place and must be identical to the jpgs submitted.
• Final acceptance to PSNJ juried exhibitions will be upon delivery of work.
• False representation of art submitted to PSNJ juried exhibitions and/or violation of these guidelines may result in art removal and suspension of exhibition privileges for a period of up to two years.
• By registering with ShowSubmit you agree to accept all terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on May 13, 2026.

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.

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 (May 1, 2026.)
• 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

Questions about this exhibition?
Contact Carole Rogers ([email protected]) or Diane Tarantino ([email protected]) for questions about the Prospectus, PSNJ, eligibility, artwork requirements, drop-off, pick-up, sales, etc.

Need help with ShowSubmit?
Visit our Help Center or Entry Guide for guidance on image uploads, payments, and managing your entry. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We respond Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm Eastern.