161st Small Oils Exhibition

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ELIGIBLE WORKS:
This is an open, juried show for paintings where the principal medium is oil paint, acrylic, casein, tempera, or other mediums used to represent oil painting. This is not a works on paper or water medium exhibition, although oil on paper is acceptable. Maximum size for any one dimension is 20' (excluding frame). Paintings must be framed unless framing is not intended for the work. All items must be wired for hanging (no hooks, brackets or holes). Work must be original and not previously shown at the PSC. All paintings must be for sale. Work accepted on-line that is deemed non-suitable upon delivery at the PSC will not be displayed. Weight may not exceed 30 lbs. Please include shipping cost in price. The PSC takes a 25% commission for all sales.

All submitted works of an 'Accepted' artist will be shown for sale in our free online gallery at sketchclub.org.

RECEPTION:
Reception: Sunday, September 14th, 1-3pm

AWARDS:
First, Second, and Third place prizes will be check awards with Contemporary Sketch Club Medals. At least three Honorable Mentions will be awarded. Juror(s) will select works for exhibition; prizes are awarded after works are delivered. The awards are handed out at the reception at 2:00 PM.

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DEADLINE: 11:59 PM Friday, August 8th 2025


FEES:

PSC Members: $10 for first piece, $10 for each additional work
Non-members: $25 for first piece, $10 for each additional work

You can pay via credit card or PayPal on the PayPal site.

NOTIFICATION:
Email notification: Week of Tuesday, August 12th (Check your spam!)

ASSISTANCE: Email [email protected]

DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED WORKS: Sunday, August 24th 1-3 PM; Wednesday, August 27th 1-5 PM; Friday, August 29th 1-5 PM

If you are accepted, then you must hand-deliver your work(s) to the Philadelphia Sketch Club or ship to:

Philadelphia Sketch Club
C/O 2024 Phillustration 15
235 Camac Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-545-9298

If shipping, please review shipping instructions carefully:
Shipping Terms and Conditions

PICKUP DATES: Pickup of all accepted works on Wednesday, October 1st 1-5 PM; Friday, October 3rd 1-5 PM; Saturday, October 4th 1-3 PM

Work CANNOT be stored at the Sketch Club. If you cannot pick up, please arrange an alternate time during office hours: [email protected]
Work left for more than 30 days becomes property of the PSC.

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