2008 OPS Show Prospectus

"Transitions"
 
It's that time of year again when we get our paintings ready for the 2008 Members Only Show! This year's show is titled "Transitions".  This will be our 4th annual show and it's time to transition to a new stage in our growth. This year should be an encouragement for members to form small groups in their local areas, not just with other oil pastelists, but with other artists to share and grow together. One thing I have learned is how important it is to have a group that mentors and encourages you, not only as artists, but as friends.

Please print out and mark your date for the submission deadline!  Note the size of images accepted!!

 Looking forward to seeing all the fantastic artwork this year!!

 carly

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"TRANSITIONS"

Eligibility:  All Members whose dues are paid for 2008

Entry Fee:  None

 

 Deadline for Submissions:

July 1, 2008, Midnight EST

Submissions postmarked after that date will not be accepted. 
Late arriving email entries will not be accepted.

How to Enter:

 * Submit up to two (2) jpg images at 72 ppi. The longest length not to exceed 700 pixels.

 * File names for images should include (last Name of Artist) and (Title of Artwork.) NO SPACES OR CHARACTERS!
    Example: ClementsSummerLandscape.jpg

 * Images which exceed the size requirements will be returned if received before the deadline for correction.

 * Images should be closely matched to the original artwork and not enhanced with digital manipulation.

 * Images should be clear and of the best quality for viewing.

 * Images should not include any background or mats or framing.

Art Details:

  • Artwork cannot be more than 2 years old and must not have won any previous prize or award in any other         art competition.
  •  Current artist gallery images on the OPS site are not eligible.
  •  If there is underpainting, the painting must be at least 80% oil pastel on the final layer.
  • Artwork must be original - conceived and created by the entrant. No artwork created in a workshop, class, or from published materials (such as art instruction books, magazines, or other copyrighted sources) should be submitted.

Judging:

 All entries received which meet the entry guidelines will be exhibited in the online show.

 An independent judge will make selections for awards.

Notification:

 If you are an award winner, you will be notified by email or postal mail  before the show opens online.

Date of Show Opening: September 1, 2008

Send Entries to:

You may send a CD with your images to:
               Oil Pastel Society
               PO Box 390114
               Snellville, GA 30039
A delivery confirmation is recommended for all mailed entries.

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You may send your images by e-mail to:

               2008show@oilpastelsociety.com

Please include your name/address and image title/size/support with your submissions in the *body* of your   email or on a separate piece of paper for mailed entries. If images cannot be matched with the artist, they will not be accepted . If a third party sends your images, please be sure the email includes your name/address and other artwork information.

Publication:

By entering, you give the Oil Pastel Society permission to publish your artwork on the Oil Pastel Society website and in any other publication which features paintings from "Transitions". Any work published will be given proper credit at all times.

 Terms:

Submission of entry automatically constitutes the entrant's acceptance of all competition rules. The judge's decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into. Awards will be posted with the winning entries when the show opens.

Questions:

Contact: 2008show@oilpastelsociety.com