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Pastel Society of Western New York
Pastel Society of Western New York

Members Juried Exhibition

September 10 – October 5, 2024 Arts Center of Yates County, Penn Yan, NY
Deadline was August 12th. Members Only.
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Deadline for entry was August 12, 2024

Where and When

Arts Center of Yates County
127 Main Street
Penn Yan, NY 14527

Hours
Tuesday–Saturday: 10am–5pm

Awards

At least 10% of entries will receive an award.

Reception

Show Reception will be held Friday, September 13, 2024 from 5–7pm.

Sales

All sales will be handled by Arts Center Yates County.
The Arts Center of Yates County takes 38% commission.

Eligibility and Show Rules

  • Entrant must be a PSWNY Member (this is indicated on your PSWNY membership card) in good standing of the PSWNY by March 1, 2024. More information can be found on the PSWNY website.
  • Entries must be created within the last three years and not previously shown in a juried show in Monroe County, or any other PSWNY exhibitions. Work that has previously won an award in any national or international competitive show is not permitted.
  • All aspects of entry must be the artist’s original work including subject, photography, composition, drawing and painting. Using someone else’s photograph is not permissible.
  • Work submitted must be at least 80% soft pastel. No charcoal allowed.
  • Entries may not be produced in any instructional class or workshop.
  • Painting cannot exceed 24 inches on longest side before framing.
  • Only Two-dimensional works will be accepted into this exhibition.
  • No diptych or triptych paintings, mechanical reproductions, photography, crafts, or computer generated art. No Nudes.
  • PSWNY does not anticipate damage or theft; however, neither Arts Center Yates County, nor the PSWNY is responsible for damage or loss of art works submitted for this exhibit.
  • Saw-tooth hangers ARE NOT allowed. All paintings must be well framed, and supported by picture wire only. Please make sure that your wire ends are covered with tape to prevent unforeseen injuries to the hanging committee.
  • We reserve the right to refuse work not presented in such manner.

Entry and Fees

  • Up to 3 paintings are allowed.
  • An entry fee of $35 for 1-3 paintings.

Work Pick-up

  • Work that is accepted into the show may not be picked up until the listed pick-up day, and only within the pick-up times.
  • If you absolutely cannot pick up your own work, please make arrangements for someone else to pick up your work, and notify Stacy Mayou ([email protected], 316-350-5180) of who that person will be.

Artwork Transporation

  • We will transport art for those living a distance away, or anyone unavailable on the drop off/pick up dates. Carpool information will be emailed once artwork has been accepted into the show.
  • If you are interested in helping transport art please email Stacy Mayou ([email protected]).

Our Juror and Awards Judge

Ron Netsky
Ronald Netsky is Professor of Art at Nazareth, where he has taught printmaking since 1975. He also teaches printmaking at the Woodstock School of Art. He received his B.F.A. from Philadelphia College of Art in 1973 and his M.F.A. from Washington University in St. Louis in 1975.

In lithographs, etchings and his own cardigraph technique he has primarily focused on the interplay between organization and chaos found in nature. His prints are included in the collection of the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz and other museums. Netsky has served as a curator of several exhibitions, including Leaving for the Country: George Bellows at Woodstock, which originated at Rochester's Memorial Art Gallery before traveling to Chicago's Terra Museum of American Art and other museums.

Questions

For questions about this PSWNY or this Prospectus, please email Stacy:
[email protected]

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on August 23, 2024.

You may view the notification in your ShowSubmit account by logging in and tapping the Notifications at the top right of the screen, or in your Entry History (Accepted works will be notated by a green check.)

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 (August 12, 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.

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