23RD ANNUAL NATIONAL PASTEL PAINTING EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS November 1 - 30, 2014 • Tuesdays - Sundays • 10 am - 5 pm Hispanic Arts Center • EXPO New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM This year marks the 23rd Anniversary of our prestigious pastel show, considered by many to be among the best in the country. You are invited to enter your paintings for consideration to be juried into this special show, which runs concurrently with several other major events held on the grounds of EXPO New Mexico that are expected to attract several thousand visitors. JUDGE Doug Dawson JURORS Mike Beeman, Barbara Jaenicke and Stan Sperlak The three distinguished artists serving as jurors will independently score entries to determine which paintings will be included in the exhibition. The judge makes award selections from the actual work. AWARDS: Awards will be presented at the gala opening reception. 1st place . . $1500 2nd place . $1000 3rd place. . . $750 4th place . . . $500 2014 CALENDAR Deadline: Receipt of Digital Entries Friday, August 15 Acceptance and Information Packets Sent Monday, September 15 There will also be numerous sponsor awards, expected to total more than $10,000 in value. WORKSHOP: Judge Doug Dawson will teach a three-day workshop in conjunction with the exhibition. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday October 28, 29, 30 — 9:30 am - 4:30 pm For information, contact Marilyn Drake by email at: [email protected] Deadline: Shipped Art to Arrive at Peli, Inc. Wednesday, October 22 Hand-Deliver Art to Hispanic Arts Center Friday, October 24, 9 - 10:30 am Reception & Awards Presentation Saturday, November 1, 2 pm Pickup of Hand-Delivered Paintings Sunday, November 30, 5 - 6 pm or Monday, December 1, 9 - 11 am Pastel Society of New Mexico, PO Box 3571, Albuquerque, NM 87190 www.pastelsnm.org 23RD ANNUAL NATIONAL PASTEL PAINTING EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Entry is open to all artists over the age of 18, without regard to geographic location. • ORIGINAL ARTWORK ONLY. Source material must be available to PSNM upon request. • All work must be at least 80% soft pastel. • All work must be for sale. PSNM will retain 30% of the sale price as a commission. NON-ELIGIBLE WORK (based on PSA guidelines) includes: Paintings done in a school, school-monitored studio or workshop, or under instructor supervision; copied from published photographs; copied from photographs taken by someone other than the artist without written authorization from the photographer; works painted over a mechanical print; copies or reproductions; work older than two years; work which has previously won a national award; compositions from published sources or based on another artist’s work; collaborative work; work previously accepted by a PSNM National Show. Paintings not adhering to these criteria will be rejected. AGREEMENT OF ENTRY & LIABILITY: All reasonable care will be taken with paintings. However, neither PSNM, its officers or volunteers; EXPO New Mexico and its employees; nor employees of shipping agent will be responsible for loss or damage. PSNM strongly recommends artists carry independent insurance. If you rely on shipper’s or carrier’s insurance, be certain you understand their policies. • Each exhibiting artist will receive a show catalog. • PSNM reserves the right to reproduce accepted artwork for publicity purposes. • PSNM reserves the right to reject work deemed unsuitable for public viewing. • All accepted work (no substitutes) must be framed and delivered or shipped as specified in this prospectus. If accepted work is not available for the exhibition, the artist must pay PSNM a 30% commission on the stated sales price. The artist will also be prohibited from exhibiting in PSNM shows for the next 13 months. DIGITAL REQUIREMENTS: Image size: 700 pixels on longest side Resolution: 300 dpi In Image Size dialog box, be sure resolution is 300 dpi, then reduce longest side of the image to 700 pixels. Since dimensions are linked, this will automatically adjust the shorter side. File Format: jpg (JPEG) - highest quality File Name Protocol: First 4 letters of Last Name, First 4 letters of First Name, Entry Letter (corresponding to entry form), Painting Title (include as much of title as possible, up to maximum your computer allows, for file names). Example: Artist’s Name: Robert Jones; Entry A; Title: Snow in Summer. Image File will be named: JoneRobeASnowinSummer.jpg If a professional photographer (or anyone other than yourself) creates your image file, please be sure all the Digital Requirements criteria listed above are followed. NOTE: Any file received that is not the correct size may be reformatted by PSNM for use in the slide show created for the jury process. ENTRY FEES: Fees are non-refundable and must arrive by Friday, August 15, 2014. (See Payment Options below.) PSNM Members: $35 for up to 3 entries. Non-Members: $40 for up to 3 entries. NOTE: Only PSNM members may accrue points toward Signature membership. OPTIONS FOR ENTRY AND PAYMENT 1) ONLINE: Go to www.pastelsnm.org and click where indicated for Online Entry Form. Instructions for submitting Digital Files are on the Online Entry Form. Payment can be made either with PayPal or by check (payable to PSNM) mailed to: Diana Farris, 501 Melody Lane South, Socorro, NM 87801 2) MAIL-IN: Complete Entry Form on page 4 of this Prospectus and follow “Mail-In Instructions” to send it, along with check (payable to PSNM) for correct entry fee. If sending properly formatted images, with file names matching those on Entry Form, on non-returnable CD or as Digital Files via email, please follow the “Mail-In Instructions” on page 4. 2 23RD ANNUAL NATIONAL PASTEL PAINTING EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS JURY NOTIFICATION: Results will be sent via email by Sunday, Sept. 15, 2014. Acceptance message will include pdf attachment providing painting labels and forms, which you will need to print and complete, plus detailed instructions regarding framing, delivery, shipping and handling. MINIMUM/MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS: • Minimum PAINTING dimension: 8˝ x 10˝ (or 80 sq. in.) • Maximum FRAME dimension: 48˝ in either direction FRAMING REQUIREMENTS: • Work must be sturdily framed and ready to hang, with strong screws and wire. • Hanging wire must be affixed so that it peaks 3½˝ below the top of the frame when under stress. SHIPPED WORK must be sent to: PSNM National Show c/o Peli, Inc. 4812 Jefferson NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 For shipping questions, contact Lee McVey: phone: 505-884-5566, email: [email protected] SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS: Paintings MUST arrive at Peli, Inc. between Thursday, Oct. 16 and Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014 • Ship with a commercial carrier, such as UPS or FedEx. DO NOT ship with the United States Postal Service! • Cost of shipping the painting(s) is the responsibility of the artist, both to and from show. • Peli Handling Fees: Airfloat Strongbox or U-Line Deluxe Art Shippers - $50 per painting; Other types of corrugated shipping containers - $65 per painting; Wooden crate - $60 per painting. Additional paintings in same container of any type - $25 each. Fees cover receiving, storing, delivering, unpacking before show, picking up, re-packing and shipping paintings after show, exclusive of any shipping charges. • Storage rental fee: Paintings arriving at Peli earlier than Oct. 16 will be charged $5.00 per day, up to Oct. 17, payable by artist. This is extremely important, because of the hanging system used at EXPO New Mexico. Failure to place your wire correctly may result in your painting(s) not being hung in the show. • NO name plaques on the front of the frame or mat, and no signed mats. • NO metal frames will be accepted. • Use glass or Plexiglas when framing your paintings. For shipped paintings of 850 sq. in. or larger, Plexiglas is recommended. Some artists have used varnish finishes that make a covering unnecessary, but we strongly discourage this for any shipped work. DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED WORK: HAND-DELIVERED WORK must be delivered to the Hispanic Arts Center at EXPO New Mexico on Friday, Oct. 24, between 9 and 10:30 am. • Replacement shipping container cost is payable to Peli by artist for any box damaged in transit and deemed by Peli as no longer usable. • Return shipping only by FedEx or UPS. Return label and all other information must accompany your work. • Artists will be notified when painting(s) sell. • Shipping arrangements for sold painting(s) are typically made between artist and buyer. Peli must be advised of how to proceed should a painting not require return shipment to artist. • Investigate insurance coverage options and your carrier’s insurance policies. Each artist is encouraged to obtain their own insurance. RETRIEVAL OF PAINTINGS: All unsold HAND-DELIVERED paintings must be retrieved from the Hispanic Arts Center by the Artist, or their representative, on Sunday, Nov. 30 from 5 - 6 pm OR Mon, Dec 1 from 9 - 11 am. 3 23RD ANNUAL NATIONAL PASTEL PAINTING EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS Form below is only for those not completing Online Entry Form. If paying by check after completing Online Entry Form, send check to address below. • Complete ALL PARTS of Entry Form below. • Sign and date where indicated. MAILING INSTRUCTIONS: Unsigned entry forms will be disqualified. (Your signature constitutes acceptance of all conditions and terms in this prospectus.) • Detach Entry Form along dotted line. Follow Mailing Instructions at right. • Keep a photocopy for your files. MAIL-IN ENTRY CHECKLIST: ❏ Entry Form - completely filled in, signed and dated. ❏ Entry Fee Check (payable to PSNM) ❏ Email message - see Email Instructions at right. OR ❏ CD (non-returnable) - with up to 3 jpg files Send entries beginning June 1. Friday, August 15 is deadline for receiving entries. Mail to: Diana Farris 501 Melody Lane South Socorro, NM 87801 *Entries sent by Certified Mail, or requiring recipient’s signature will not be accepted! EMAIL INSTRUCTIONS: Email address: [email protected] Subject line: Your Name/PSNM (If someone else emails your entry, instruct them to use Your Name/PSNM) Message area: List Entry A, B, C Titles to correspond with your Entry Form. Attach jpg images. OPTIONAL: FOR ALL ENTRANTS QUESTIONS ABOUT ENTRIES: ❏ Self-addressed stamped postcard (if you wish to be notified your entry has been received) Contact Diana Farris by phone: 575-835-0488 (home) or 575-838-6258 (cell) 4 or email: [email protected] Detach along dotted line, complete and mail entire form with check made payable to PSNM MAIL-IN ENTRY FORM Please PRINT all Information Clearly with PEN! Name ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip __________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone (_____) __________________________________ Email _________________________________________ Painting(s) will be ❏ hand delivered ❏ shipped ❏ PSNM member. Amount enclosed: $35 ❏ Not a PSNM member.Amount enclosed: $40 Signature _______________________________________________________________________ Date ________________ Entry A Title ___________________________________________ Image ___ h x ___w Frame ___ h x ___w Price $ _____ Entry B Title ___________________________________________ Image ___ h x ___w Frame ___ h x ___w Price $ _____ Entry C Title ___________________________________________ Image ___ h x ___w Frame ___ h x ___w Price $ _____
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