Prospectus: "Pastels Are Not Always Pastel" show

"Slot Canyon, Utah" by artist Holly Read

December 21, 2020   Call for entries.

February 1, 2021   Deadline for receipt of entries (includes payment).

February 6, 2021   Entrants notified of Juror selections.

February 13, 2021   Hand delivery of artwork to 620 Gallery between the hours of 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm.

February 19   Awards are announced and possible reception.*

February 15 - March 26, 2021   Artwork is on display at 620 Gallery.

*Due to the current Covid-19 situation, a reception is not currently planned. If this changes, you will be alerted here on this website as well as by email.

Competition   Submit up to 3 pieces with a guarantee that one piece will be shown. HOWEVER, only 30 paintings will be shown in this show.

Cost to enter   $25 non-refundable fee.

Payment method   Once you have submitted the Registration Form below,  Exhibition Chair, Jan Frazier,  will respond with more information and instructions on how you can pay.

Photographs of work   When your payment has been received and your registration has been accepted, you will get instructions from Jan on how to submit an image of your entry(s).

Promotion   By entering the exhibition and competition, you agree to allow your work to be photographed and displayed on the CTPS website.

All reasonable care will be taken with entrants' paintings. However, neither CTPS, nor CTPS Board of Directors and volunteers, nor the employees of 620 Gallery are responsible for loss or damage to your paintings, however caused. Your entry constitutes agreement with this understanding. It is recommended that you carry your own insurance.

• Competition is open to CTPS Members only.
• Dues for 2020/2021 must be current to enter. If you wish to join CTPS, click on Join CTPS in the main menu.
• All entries must be original. Source material must be available.
• Art based on another artist's work, published material, or another person's photograph, even if copyright free, is ineligible.
• Paintings submitted must be done without supervision.
• No workshop or class art.
• All work must have been completed in 2020 or 2021.
• Paintings that have won a major award from another art group (Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd places) are ineligible.
• Paintings must be 80% or more pastel. NO OIL PASTELS.
• Paintings must be framed under glass, wired and ready to hang. Use D-rings only - NO SAWTOOTH HANGERS.
• Size must be no wider than 36", including frame. No height restrictions.
• Place label with the following information on the back of the painting and cover: Artist name, price, and art title.

CTPS reserves the right to reject any artwork that fails to meet the guidelines.

To register for the show, please complete the Registration Form below.