20th Annual Mile High International Pastel Exhibit

Highlights of 2022 include an Award of Excellence in the OPA Regional Exhibition in Dallas, TX and a 5-week solo museum exhibition at the Taos Art Museum and Fechin Studio in Taos, NM. In Spring of 2023, Terry Ludwig Pastels LLC released “Natasha Isenhour Essential Alchemy” set of 60 pastels. Also, in ’23 she worked a second year as faculty for PACE, Plein Air Convention and Expo in Denver, CO, and was the Featured Pastelist for the Mendocino Open Plein Air event in CA. Participating in her 3rd year at the 17th Annual Borrego Springs Plein Air Invitational in 2023, she walked away with an Honorable Mention, an Award of Excellence in Pastel and was the Quick Draw winner.

Eligibility

• The 20th Annual Mile High International Pastel Exhibition 2024 juried show is open to any pastel artist 18 years of age or older.
• Work must be original and from your own reference, not copied from other artists or published materials. Any reference provided by an instructor is not eligible, including an instructor-provided photo, still life setup or model setup.
• Duplicate paintings are not accepted and will be rejected.
• If used in your paintings, collage materials must be created by the artist.
• Artwork’s final surface must be predominantly (80%) traditional dry pastel.
• Work done under supervision in a class or workshop is not eligible.
• Paintings must have been completed within the last two years and not previously shown in any Pastel Society of Colorado exhibitions. Any painting identified as shown previously in a PSC exhibition will be rejected OR, if discovered after jurying, will remain in the exhibition and the artist will be prohibited from entering future PSC sponsored shows for one year. The painting will also not be eligible for any awards.
• If artwork juried into the show is not delivered, then the artist will be prohibited from entering future PSC sponsored shows for one year.

Entry Fee

• For PSC Members: Up to 3 paintings may be submitted at a fee of $45 plus an additional 3 paintings for $10 each.
• For Non-Members: Up to 3 paintings may be submitted at a fee of $60 plus an additional 3 paintings for $15 each.
• Fee is nonrefundable and must be paid at time of entry.

Awards

• Generally over $4000 in Cash Awards.
• Approximately $6000 in Merchandise Awards.
• 10 AWARDS: Best of Show, 1st, 2nd and 3rd, four honorable mentions, and 2 Specialty awards.
• Numerous Merchandise Awards.
• All awards are made at the discretion of our juror/judge.
• All awards will be final with no exchanges or substitutions.

Photo Release Statement

Notification

• All artists will receive notification by email after jurying is complete, no later than Friday, April 12, 2024.
• Please add office@showsubmit.com to your safe senders list to ensure notifications are received.
• Up to 2 paintings per artist can be accepted.
• NOTE: Please be sure to read your letters in their entirety. Most acceptance letters will ask you to RSVP or will have special instructions you must follow.
• Double check that your personal information (name, address, email, etc.) is correct in ShowSubmit.

Framing & Presentation

• All works must be delivered framed, glazed, and ready to hang to gallery quality standards, i.e., frames must be suitable for the work and undamaged, with D-ring hangers and wire installed on the frame.
• Paintings can be with or without mats. White or neutral-hued mats are preferred.
• Artwork can be floated on black or white mats.
• If used, liners or fillets should be ¼ inch and may be colored.
• Artwork not meeting the above criteria will be returned at the artist’s expense and will not be hung in the show.

Size & Requirements

• Artwork submitted cannot be smaller than 8 inches or larger than 40 inches in any dimension (not including mat and frames).
• Accepted paintings must be identical to the digital entry. No substitutions or copies are allowed.
• All work displayed must remain for the duration of the exhibition as listed above.

Sales

• All work submitted must be for sale.
• There will be a 40% commission and sales tax will be added to sales (Artists receive 60% of the sale, 20% commission to the venue, 20% to PSC).
• Foothills Art Center will handle all sales.
• No work will be released before the close of the exhibit.
• Artists will be paid for awards and/or sales within 30 days of end of show.

Liability