Absolutely Abstract 2025

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ELIGIBLE WORKS:
Works Eligible: Submitted pieces can be 2D or 3D in any medium (no free standing sculpture), and must be Abstract. All works must be offered for sale during the exhibition. Maximum size is 40 inches in any dimension including the frame. All work, including 3D, must arrive at the PSC ready to be hung, securely wired with eyehooks. Weight may not exceed 30 lbs. All 3D work should be hangable as the PSC Gallery is not able to accommodate large freestanding sculpture. Work accepted on-line that is deemed nonsuitable upon delivery at the PSC will not be displayed. Please include shipping cost in price. The PSC takes a 25% commission for all sales. All work must be original and not previously shown at the PSC. Works created using Artificial Intelligence programs will not be eligible.

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

RECEPTION:
Reception: Sunday, July 13th, 2025 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 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 Wednesday, June 11th, 2025


FEES:

PSC Members and Students: $10 for first piece, $10 for each additional work
Non-members: $20 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, June 17th (Check your spam!)

ASSISTANCE: Email [email protected]

DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED WORKS: (ADJUSTED FOR JULY 4TH): Monday, June 30th 1-5 PM; Tuesday, July 1st 1-5 PM;
Wednesday, July 2nd 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 Sunday, July 27th 1-3 PM; Wednesday, July 30th 1-5 PM; Friday, August 1st 1-5 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.

SHOW CHAIR
TBD
JUROR
TBD