Conditions of Entry
All paintings accepted will be exhibited at the Sherbrooke Art Society Gallery
1. The Exhibition is open to all financial members of the Pastel Society of Victoria, Australia.
2. Members can submit a maximum of 2 (two) Pastel paintings in total. Refer to the Fees and Commissions page for sizes.
3. Original work only – No physical assistance with the work is permitted. Copies of other artists’ work or the use of any photographs used for inspiration not taken by the artist, or without written permission given by the photographer, contravenes the Copyright Act and will not be accepted.
4. Mixed media works are accepted, providing the work is 80% Soft Pastel.
5. After the closing date NO changes will be made to paintings, painting titles or prices.
6. A Entry Fee as detailed in the Fees and Commissions section will be charged and is payable for each art work on entry. Entry Fees are not refundable.
7. ALL works must be for sale. A commission, detailed in the Fees and Commissions section of this website, will be deducted from the catalogue price if the work is sold.
8. All Exhibition entrants must submit a high resolution photograph/s of their painting/s BEFORE framing.
The image shall be edge-to-edge of the painting. Matting or framing must not be visible. The photographs must be taken ‘square on’. If the photo is not of acceptable standard the painting will not be included in the Exhibition. There will be no refund.
9. In order to enter each member needs to provide the following information:
. the Artist’s name
. contact phone number
. Banking details
. Eligibility for PSVA Award, Margaret Lourey or John Withers Awards
For each painting:
. Title of each painting
. the Price
. Framed size, Width, Height
. which Category you are entering the painting into
10. The Artist (owner of the painting) is responsible for any postage/freight/delivery costs and each Artist should consider this when setting their prices.
11. The Organisers reserve the right to not accept a work of art and to limit the number of exhibits.
12. Artists will be required to provide their contact numbers, email address, and EFT payment details for payment of sold artworks. Artists will be asked to nominate their Artist Status (Hobbyist, ABN/GST, ABN/No GST). The Artist will also be asked to indicate if they qualify for the PSVA, Margaret Lourey or John Withers Awards.
13. Artists are responsible for keeping their mobile, email address, GST and EFT payment details up to date to ensure they receive updates before, during and after the Annual Exhibition, and the appropriate payment for sold artworks.
14. The Artist hereby authorises the Pastel Society of Victoria Inc. to photograph, video and/or publish your work for the purposes of producing a catalogue or otherwise promoting the Show by any means.
Jennifer Paull – Winter Frost-Golden Light from our 33rd Annual Exhibition