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Southeastern Pastel Society
Southeastern Pastel Society

Luminosity

2024 Juried Virtual International Open Exhibition November 9 – December 21, 2024 | Online
Deadline was October 21st. Open to Members and Non-Members.
Veterans Day, Best in Show, by Connie Lynn Reilly
Veterans Day, Best in Show, by Connie Lynn Reilly

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Deadline for entry was October 21, 2024

General Information

  • Up to 5 paintings can be submitted per artist.
  • A maximum of 2 paintings per artist can be accepted into the exhibition; however, there is no guarantee that a painting will be accepted.
  • Paintings submitted do not have to be for sale.

Entry Fees

  • Members: $35 for up to 2 images,
    $10 for each additional image up to 5 images
  • Non-Members: $45 for up to 2 images,
    $10 for each additional image up to 5 images
  • Members must be current with SPS 2024 dues at the time of submission. New members must join prior to submitting to the exhibit.

    To update your membership or join, visit: southeasternpastel.com/join
Entry fees are non-refundable.

Awards

Total cash awards are $4,300
  • Best in Show - $1,000
  • First Place - $750
  • Second Place - $500
  • Third Place - $350
  • Six Honorable Mentions - $75 each.
  • 5 Awards of $150 each for Exceptional Merit, one per category
  • 5 Awards of $100 each for Merit, one per category
The category of entry for a painting is to be selected by the artist when entering painting information on ShowSubmit.

Categories to be selected are:
  • Landscape
  • Portrait/Figure
  • Still Life/Floral
  • Animal/Wildlife
  • Abstract/Non-Objective
Only one award is allowed per artist.

Sales

Paintings submitted DO NOT have to be for sale. Any sales enquiries will be directed to the artist to arrange the sale and shipping. No commission will be required, however a 10% donation will be gratefully appreciated if your work sells during this exhibition.

Eligibility

  • Paintings cannot have appeared in any previous SPS Members’ or SPS National or SPS International Exhibitions.
  • The surface of the painting must be at least 80% soft pastel.
  • No size limit in the virtual exhibition.
  • Artwork cannot be more than 3 years old, nor painted under supervision of an instructor or worked on in a class or copied from published photos.
Other factors to consider when choosing your submissions for this show:
  • If the outcome of the painting has been significantly and unduly influenced by another artist’s work, the jurors may consider the painting to be ineligible.
  • Works that appear to duplicate a painting previously accepted into an SPS show may be ineligible.
  • We ask that you not submit work that has won an award in a national or international pastel show during the last 24 months.
  • We ask that you not submit your entries into shows that will be running concurrently.

Failure to Deliver & Previously Accepted Policy

Failure to meet any of the requirements for eligibility may result in the artwork not being juried. Artwork submitted and accepted into this show that has been shown in a previous SPS exhibition will be rejected.
  • Please be sure to check your ShowSubmit History before submissions.
  • Duplicate painting(s) identified after jurying will also be removed from the exhibition.
  • SPS reserves the right to exclude from exhibitions any artwork deemed offensive, or any artwork that violates the laws of the United States, or of state or local governments.

Juror of Selection and Awards

Corey Pitkin PSA, IAPS/MC

A predominantly self-taught artist, Pitkin’s award-winning work has been featured in The Pastel Journal, Art Renewal Center, Portrait Society of America, Pratique des Arts Magazine, and International Artist Magazine, and is held in collections across the world. He is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America and has achieved Master Circle status with the International Association of Pastel Societies. Pitkin teaches frequently online and regularly travels for in-person workshops. He currently resides in New York's Capital District with his wife Esther and children Anastasia and Xavier.

Workshop Information

Portraiture Rediscovered
Corey Pitkin 2-day Virtual Workshop
November 2–3, 2024 (Sat. & Sun.)
Time of day: 10am–4pm EST

It is likely that the first thing you ever drew was a portrait. When you first put crayon to paper you were compelled to recreate the people in your life. Yet as we grow and our visual standards become more discerning many of us give up creating portraits, feeling that it is too complicated. In this 2-day workshop, Corey Pitkin will guide students through his method for breaking a likeness down into manageable steps to recapture your enthusiasm for portraits. Students will paint along with Corey while he discusses anatomy, form, technique, art history, and the higher aims of art and both days will culminate with a group critique. A reference photo will be provided.

Price
$275 SPS Members Early Bird Special until Oct. 14;
$300 after Oct. 14, midnight EST

$300 Non-Members Early Bird Special until Oct. 14;
$325 after Oct. 14, midnight EST
Sign up through the SPS website: southeasternpastel.com

Contact Person for Workshop is Kaitlin Craig:
[email protected]

Questions and Support

Questions related to the prospectus and show submissions should be directed to:

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on October 29, 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 (October 21, 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

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