Prospectus: 2022 CTPS Annual Exhibition & Competition

 Painting by Nancy Lily – Water Garden Romance

August 20   Call for entries

September 17   Deadline for submission of entries

September 27 – October 1   Deliver work to gallery—10:00–5:00—1214 West 6th Street, Austin TX

October 7   Show opens

November 19  Awards Reception 2:00–5:00 pm

December 10  Show closes

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How entries are accepted:  Complete Entry Form below. 

• One or two paintings from each artist may be submitted in either “Established Artist“ or “Emerging Artist” category. 

• This is a non-juried show: first come, first served. The first 50 artists who apply will each have one painting in the show. 

• After the September 17th deadline, if we don't have 50 paintings, the remaining paintings will be chosen from the second entry from each artist, in the order received.

• Cost to enter:   $30 non-refundable fee 

• Payment method:   Once you have filled out and submitted the Entry Form below, you will receive a follow-up email from Jan Frazier, Exhibit Chair. This email will provide a link to pay online as well as instructions if paying by check.

• Submission of artwork:  First, complete the Entry Form below. Enter your Name and Email. Note that you will be asked for the framed size, title and price for the painting. After you have submitted the requested information, you will receive an email from Jan Frazier with specific instructions on emailing the submission jpg image/s.

• Promotion:   By entering the exhibition and competition, you agree to allow your artwork to be displayed on the CTPS website and by Artwork's marketing and social media.

• Open to all paid members of Central Texas Pastel Society. Dues for the upcoming 2022–2023 year must be paid prior to entry. 
• EMERGING ARTIST LEVEL – In the early stages of your art career, still honing your style. May have landed some recognition, but not a higher-level award (Best of Show, 1st, 2nd or 3rd place) and have  not achieved signature status with a  national organization.
• ESTABLISHED ARTIST LEVEL – Those who are not Emerging Artists.
• 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 must be done without supervision.
• No workshop or class art.
• All work must have been completed in the last two years and never shown at a CTPS competition.
• Paintings that have won an award from another group (Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd places) are not eligible.
• Paintings must be 80% or more pastel. No oil pastels.
• Please limit painting size to 45" on either side including frame.
• Paintings must be framed under glass, wired with D-rings and ready to hang. No sawtooth hangers. If you re framing with a mat, only neutrals should be used.
• Place a label on the back of the painting: Artist name, title of work, and your sale price. Please note that a 50% commission will be taken from your sale price. Example: If you put $200 on your piece, the gallery will keep $100.
• CTPS reserves the right to reject any artwork that fails to meet these guidelines.