18th Members' Exhibition

This exhibition is open to all active Members of PSNH with 2023 dues paid. Members may submit 1 or 2 paintings for a $30 entry fee.

Eligibility and Requirements: All work must be at least 80% soft pastel and completed within the last three years, not from a workshop or other teacher instruction. Work cannot be exhibited in another show concurrently and must be for sale. Paintings should not have previously won any award in this or other pastel society show. Paintings should be ready to hang by wire, not sawtooth hanger. There is no acceptance juror; all paintings are eligible.

Awards: Best in Show ($300), First Place General Membership ($250), First Place Signature Membership ($250), 2nd Place ($200), 3rd Place ($150), PSNH Abstract Award ($100), PSNH Still Life ($100), Judith McKenna Landscape Award ($100), Marilyn Bok Portrait Award ($100), Sally Shea Hole in One Award ($100, awarded to an artist that has never received an award), and PSNH Aspiring Artist Merchandise (awarded to an artist that has never received an award).

Image Requirements: Submit original, high-quality JPEG files at least 1500 pixels on the longest edge with a maximum file size of 30 MB. Crop images to include only the artwork itself with no visible matting, frames, or background. Ensure images are oriented correctly and use the sRGB color profile for best results. Entry fees are not refundable and must be paid by the entry deadline. Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline, and incomplete entries will be disqualified.

For questions about the exhibition, contact Paula Fraser or Art Fraser.