Monadnock Center for History and Culture

Bass Hall 

19 Grove St. Peterborough, NH

Web site: The Monadnock Center
 

This show is open to all active Pastel Society of New Hampshire members. 

Please note our member show is now using www.showsubmit.com to process member applications and accept application fees.

PLEASE...  Do not send your payment to Peggy (PSNH show chair).

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Exhibition Dates:

• June 14 - July 25, 2025

Important Dates: 

• April 1, 2025, Entry opening date

• June 6, 2025, Deadline for entry 

• June 11, 10-3, Delivery of Paintings to Monadnock CHC

• June 12, Show Hanging

• June 14, Show Opens!

• June 14 (Sat) 3:00pm Reception, Awards Presentation, PAINT AROUND in the gallery

• July 25, Show Closes

• July 26, 10am - 1pm, Painting Pick Up

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Eligible work and Information

* All work must be at least 80% soft pastel.  

* Work must be completed within the the last three years and not from a workshop or other teacher instruction. 

* Work cannot be exhibited in another show concurrently and must be for sale. 

* To encourage artists growth, paintings should not have previously won any award in this or any other pastel society show. 

* Paintings should be ready to hang by wire, no sawtooth hangers. 

* All sales of artwork will be subject to a 25% commission on sales made during the exhibition.   (PSNH is NOT taking a commission)

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As described above, the artist will receive 75% of the proceeds from any artwork sold. Payment will be processed and issued directly from the Gallery at the Monadnock Center. They have a good sales history/practice: a sold painting may be taken immediately. All monies due the artist will be paid within 30 days after the close of the exhibition.   
 

Consignment Agreement MUST BE SIGNED AND DELIVERED WITH YOUR ARTWORK on June 12.  Downloadable Document: PDF

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​Waiver:  

I understand that although all possible care will be taken for the safety of works on display, the Pastel Society of New Hampshire and the Monadnock Center for History and Culture, their officers or agents will not be responsible for damage or loss of any kind. Your entry through showsubmit.com validates waiver.
 

* We want to encourage new artists to participate, and have a unique award category *

Would you like to be considered for the “PSNH Aspiring Artist Award" , which recognizes an emerging artist?

Qualification: A painter who has not yet received a prize or award for any of their paintings. 

 

Submission and payment guidelines

All submissions are through www.showsubmit.com. 

$35 for one painting. Payment is part of the show submit process. There is not an acceptance juror, all paintings are eligible. 

If you are new to show submit please know it’s a free service to you: PSNH pays a fee to provide this easy submission service. 
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Any questions please contact: Peggy Van Valkenburgh PSNH Member Show Chair. peggyvan101@gmail.com

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