162nd Small Oils Exhibition - 2026

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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 potential shipping cost in price. The PSC takes a 25% commission for all sales. Works created using generative AI are not eligible in any PSC exhibition.


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

RECEPTION:
Reception: Sunday, September 13th, 1-3 PM.

AWARDS:
First, Second, and Third place prizes will be check awards with Contemporary Sketch Club Medals and certificates. First place will also be awarded the R. Tait McKenzie Sketch Club Medal. At least three Honorable Mentions will be awarded. Juror(s) will select works for exhibition; prizes are awarded after works are delivered. Awards presented at the Reception at 2:00 PM.

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DEADLINE: 11:59 PM Friday, August 7th, 2026


FEES:

PSC Members: $10 Members entry fee + $10 per piece
Non-Members: $25 Non-Members entry fee + $10 per piece

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NOTIFICATION:
Email notification: Emails sent week of Tuesday, August 11th. Check your spam!

ASSISTANCE: Email [email protected]

DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED WORKS: Sunday, August 23rd 1-3 PM; Wednesday, August 26th 1-5 PM; Friday, August 28th 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 162SmallOils
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: Sunday, September 27th 1-3 PM; Wednesday, September 30th 1-5 PM; Friday, October 2nd 1-5 PM

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

SHOW CHAIR
Olivia Outlaw
JUROR
Matt DeProspero - https://www.mattdeprospero.com/