20th Members' Exhibition

This exhibition is open to all active members of PSNH (Pastel Society of New Hampshire). Entry fee is $35 for one painting. All work must be at least 80% soft pastel, completed within the last three years, and 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 art exhibit/show. Paintings should be ready to hang by wire, with no sawtooth hangers.

There is no acceptance juror; all paintings are eligible for exhibition. Awards include: Best in Show ($300), First Place General Membership ($250), First Place Signature Membership ($250), 2nd Place Signature Membership ($200), 3rd Place Signature Membership ($150), PSNH Abstract Award ($100), PSNH Still Life ($100), Judith McKenna Landscape Award ($100), Marilyn Bok Portrait Award ($100), PSNH Aspiring Artist (merchandise), and People's Choice Award (awarded to viewers' favorite at close of show).

All sales of artwork will be subject to a 25% commission to benefit Mondadnock Center of History and Culture. The artist will receive 75% of the selling price directly from the Gallery, with all monies due within 30 days after the close of the exhibition. Submit original high-quality JPEG image files at least 1500 pixels on the longest edge, with a maximum file size of 30 MB. Images should be cropped to show only the artwork itself, properly oriented, and use the sRGB color profile. Entry deadline is June 6, 2025. For questions about the exhibition, contact Peggy at [email protected]. For membership inquiries, contact Maggie Smith at [email protected].