The Sierra Pastel Society invites all its members to participate
in its two membership shows each year. Additionally, in the fall
we sponsor a bi-annual International Exhibition (even years) and a
Signature Membership Show (odd years).

(For directions also see Events )

Membership Shows (for all members)

May Spring Brilliance Show (See events page for dates, judge, contact)
Winter Membership Show (See events page for dates, judge, contact)
Membership Show Directions
Entry Form

Membership Show Entry Information

There is a new venue for the spring 2010 membership show – the El Dorado Arts Council ArtSpace, 459 Main Street in downtown Placerville, California.

Paintings are to be delivered May 4th between 10 a.m. and noon. The show will be on display for two weeks (Tuesdays – Saturdays) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Reception will be Saturday, May 15th at 4 p.m., followed by the 3rd Saturday Art Walk.

Paintings are to be picked up Monday, May 17th between 10 a.m. and noon.

Artists may submit up to 5 paintings. Members may submit up to 3 paintings for judging (longest outside edge not to exceed 36”), and up to 2 Miniatures (2 adjacent outside edges equal no more than 24”) for sale only and not judged. The categories are:

1. Land/Seascape
2. Floral/Still Life
3. Portraits/Figures
4. Animal/Other ( animal, abstracts, miscellaneous)
5. Signature  (Paintings by our distinguished signature members.)
6. Miniature (Defined as a painting where the outside frame measurement of two adjacent sides equals 24 inches or less. Both associate and signature members may submit in the miniature category. Miniature paintings are for sale only and will not to be judged.)  

Signature Artists may enter paintings in the Signature and Miniature categories, while Associate Artists may enter in all categories, except the Signature Category.

Original artwork
All judged paintings must be original works, not produced under the direction of an instructor or a copy of another’s work, and completed within the last two years. Miniatures may have been in the shows before, and may be more than two years old.  

Fees  
Fees: $6 per painting to be judged; $3 per miniature. All paintings are to be for sale. A commission of 30% will be collected on sales (20% to EDAC, 10% to SPS). If you are not a member, you will be able to join when delivering your paintings (the membership fee is $25). Check with the show chair if you have questions.

Awards
The value of awards is based on the number of entries in the show. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third in each category and for Best of Show. A ribbon will be awarded for the People’s Choice Award. Ribbons are also given for Honorable Mention in all categories, at the discretion of the judge. There will be no more than two awards per artist for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.

Digital images
We recommend you take high quality digital photos of your paintings before you frame them. If you win first prize, or Best of Show, your photo may be included in the SPS section of the International Association of Pastel Societies or in the SPS website home page.

The membership show is a volunteer event.
Please support your fellow member artists by signing up to volunteer when you drop off your paintings. We depend upon on every member to volunteer their support and make the show a success.

Signature Membership Shows (for all signature members)

Signature Member Show, Nov 8 - Dec 31, 2009
Entry Form