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The Pacific Artistry Showcase
2024 Annual Online Open Exhibition September 2 – October 31, 2024 |Online
Deadline was August 26th.
Open to Members and Non-Members.
Deadline was August 26th. Open to Members and Non-Members. To enter, visit:
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Blue Escape, Pastel, by Jerry Boyd
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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.
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.
Gerald 'Jerry' Boyd SWA, PSWC, PSA-DP
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.
Please read this Prospectus information carefully!
Note: *Collage must also meet copyright standards. For clarification, please see: Creativity & The Law: Collage and Fair Use under the Copyright Laws
About the Society of West-Coast Artists (SWA)
Originally named “The Society for Sanity in Art”, our non-profit organization was founded by Josephine Hancock Logan and incorporated in Chicago, Illinois in 1937. Branches were established in Boston, Los Angeles, Des Moines, Philadelphia, with our San Francisco Chapter being formed in 1938.
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
The Pacific Artistry Showcase is presented by the Society of West-Coast Artists (SWA). Join us for the inaugural Pacific Artistry Showcase, an exclusive online competition and exhibition that celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of fine art. Hosted by the esteemed Society of West-Coast Artists, with active chapters in the San Francisco Bay Area and San Joaquin Valley, this event is poised to become a national beacon for artistic talent.
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
Paul Kratter is a highly accomplished artist known for his plein air paintings. His work embodies light, atmosphere, and emotion, showcasing his strong drawing and design skills. He graduated from the College of San Mateo with an AA degree in Graphic Arts and majored in Illustration at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. After participating in the Sonoma Plein Air event in 2002, his artistic path shifted after discovering the immediacy and freshness of plein air painting. Since then, he has dedicated himself to this expressive form, capturing specific moments in time with oils on canvas. Kratter has won numerous awards at Plein Air events across the country and now paints full-time while also teaching others.
Jurors of Selection
Sherry is a Signature Member of the Society of West-Coast Artists (SWA) and works in a variety of media, including oil, pastel & watercolor. She is also a member of the Pastel Society of the West Coast.
A native San Franciscan, Guy Magallanes is self-taught and has been a full-time watercolor artist since 2007. He is a Signature Member of the Society of West-Coast Artists (SWA). His work is published in the following "Splash" books, 9, 10, 15 and is one of 15 Splash artists selected to contribute to 'Watercolor Secrets' - All by North Light Books. He teaches weekly classes & workshops.
Gerald 'Jerry' Boyd SWA, PSWC, PSA-DP
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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.
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.
Please read this Prospectus information carefully!
Jury Process
A panel of three judges will make initial selections & 1 judge will make the final selections for awards. Artist will receive an email with acceptance & award information. See Jurors of Selection and Juror of Awards above for their information.
Entry Fees
- $45 first entry, $15 per additional entry
- MAXIMUM of five (5) entries total.
Note: acceptance into the show is not guaranteed. Up to 3 entries per artist may be accepted by the jurors for inclusion into the show. Fees must be paid online when you register on ShowSubmit. All fees are non-refundable.
Medium Categories
Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic/Mixed Media, Pastel, Non-representational.
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
**Copyright and Fair Use Exceptions - for clarification, please see:
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
You may submit up to five (5) entries that meet the following:
- 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:
All artwork submissions must be in digital format using the online site showsubmit.com. A maximum of five (5) images from each artist may be submitted. Images should depict the complete work and be cropped to show only the work and not the mat or the frame. Image should be clearly focused and be a JPG format, at least 1,200 pixels on the longest side. Images that show frames and/or mats, are blurry or not properly cropped will NOT be accepted. Images that do not meet the criteria listed here will not be accepted.
Sales
Artwork may or may not be for sale. All sales will be handled by the artist.
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
SWA reserves the right to use Artist images for promotional purposes of the exhibition and by entering this show, the artist consents to the use of any and or all their images in future. Any copyright issues will be the liability of the artist.
Questions
For questions about SWA or this Prospectus contact:
Show Coordinators
Susan Jochheim & Yvonne Newhouse
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.