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The Pacific Artistry Showcase
2024 Annual Online Open Exhibition September 2 – October 31, 2024 |Online
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About the Society of West-Coast Artists (SWA)
In 1939, the San Francisco Chapter of The Society for Sanity in Art, located in the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, held their first art exhibition at California Palace of the Legion of Honor. In the 1940’s, the name was changed to the Society of Western Artists to better represent the society. The name changed again in 2019 to Society of West-Coast Artists.
The San Francisco Chapter and our Sister Chapter located in the San Joaquin Valley continue to carry on the tradition of supporting the dissemination, exhibition and education of representational art, with non representational art being added in 2019.
Membership is open to all artists and art supporters.
About the Online Exhibition
Annual Exhibition of Excellence: Marking its debut as SWA’s first online exhibition, the Pacific Artistry Showcase is set to be an annual highlight, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment among SWA members and art associations across the country.
A Platform for Artistic Achievement: This juried showcase not only offers artists the opportunity to vie for prestigious awards and critical acclaim but also serves as a conduit to esteemed jurors, renowned galleries, and discerning art collectors who will view the online showcase. Embracing a spectrum of artistic expression, the Pacific Artistry Showcase welcomes all forms of two-dimensional fine art, providing a premier platform for artists to share their vision with the world.
Juror of Awards
Jurors of Selection
Gerald 'Jerry' Boyd SWA, PSWC, PSA-DP
Gerald Boyd is a representational artist who works in a variety of media including oil, watercolor and pastel. He is a Signature Member of The Society of West-Coast Artists, The Pastel Society of the West Coast, and the Pastel Society of America. He has earned the “Distinguished Pastelist” designation from the Pastel Society of the West Coast.
In 2019, he gained the status of “Master Circle Artist” with the International Association of Pastel Societies- (IAPS) and received his medallion at ceremonies at their convention in Albuquerque, NM. In May 2019, the Board of Directors for the Pastel Society of the West Coast conferred upon him the title “Pastel Laureate” at their 33rd Annual Pastels USA Exhibition reception and awards ceremony. To date, he is only the eighth such person honored with that title in the thirty-five-year history of PSWC.
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Jury Process
Entry Fees
- $45 first entry, $15 per additional entry
- MAXIMUM of five (5) entries total.
Medium Categories
Awards
- Best in Show: $700
- First Place, $300 awarded in each of the five (5) categories.
Rules
- This competition is open to all artists 18 years of age or older.
- Artwork must be 2D only and completed in the last five (5) years.
- Artwork must be the artist’s original work and conceived by the artist.
- Artwork cannot be a direct copy of a copyrighted** work, including work by other artists, images from magazines or other printed material, or materials/images from the internet.
- Artwork created through a reference photograph is allowed if the image used was also an original image/photograph taken by the artist or the artist has permission in writing to use the photo.
- There is no size limitation, but images of artwork must meet the criteria as stated in the “Criteria for Photographs of Artwork”.
- Diptych, triptych or other multiple works are not currently accepted for online shows.
- Artwork accepted into a previous Pacific Artistry Showcase is not eligible.
- ANY questions regarding artwork, show criteria, etc., should be asked PRIOR to registration. Contact an SWA Show Coordinator at [email protected] with any questions or concerns regarding artwork eligibility or for help with entry.
Note: *Collage must also meet copyright standards. For clarification, please see: Creativity & The Law: Collage and Fair Use under the Copyright Laws
Registration Process online through ShowSubmit
- Artists must register and establish an account on the ShowSubmit website to enter the exhibit.
- You may register up to Thursday, August 26, 2024 until midnight; PDT.
- To register go to showsubmit.com/register.
Entry Process
- A digital photo attached that meets the criteria as stated in the “Criteria for Photographs of Artwork” listed below and listed on the ShowSubmit website.
- Artist’s name will be published in the online presentation, along with the title of the image, the image dimensions and the price given to ShowSubmit by the artist.
- Entry must meet all the SWA Exhibit Rules.
- A guide for registering and artwork submission is available to print and is also located here: showsubmit.com/entry-guide.
Criteria for Photographs of Artwork:
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Responsibilities of Participants
- Upon submitting their entry, Artists should make sure that they receive their Entry Confirmation email. The artist should check their spam/junk mail folder prior to contacting SWA or ShowSubmit regarding lack of confirmation.
- Each artist will help to publicize the event. (email, Facebook, Instagram, post flyers, postcards, etc.).
- Artists should make sure that they receive their Acceptance/Non-Acceptance email. The artist should check their spam/junk mail folder or view their Entry History in their ShowSubmit account (see the Additional Notification Information section below).
- All insurance, if deemed necessary, is the responsibility of the artist.
- Artists agree to follow all the SWA Exhibit Rules.
Terms and Conditions
Questions
Show Coordinators
Susan Jochheim & Yvonne Newhouse
Additional Notification Information
Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on August 28, 2024.
You may view the notification in your ShowSubmit account by logging in and clicking 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 26, 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
Need Assistance? For questions about the entry process or using this website, please check our Help Center or Entry Guide first for detailed guides and troubleshooting tips. Most answers can be found there quickly.
If you still need help, feel free to email ShowSubmit Support at [email protected], and we’ll respond between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday to Friday.