UART Online Pastel Show

UART 2016 Online Pastel Show is now closed!

The show is now closed. We would like to thank everyone who participated. We received almost 600 entries and some amazing pieces! All accepted pieces will be published on June 28th, 2016. Winners will be announced on July 7th, 2016. Please stay tuned!

Please read below for prizes, requirements and eligibility.

PRIZES

1st PLACE

$1250 cash
$125 Gift Certificate to PanPastel
$100 Gift Certificate to Blick
10 UART 12×18 Sheets
3 UART 12×18 Mounted Boards
3 UART 9×12 Mounted Boards
1 UART 9×12 Pad (10 sheets)
1 year complimentary subscription to Artistsnetwork.com
UART Apron & UART t-shirt
Winning artwork will be displayed on UART website’s homepage as well Facebook Banner. Plus a special Facebook mention.

2ND PLACE

$750 cash
$75 Gift Certificate to Blick
10 UART 12×18 Sheets
3 UART 12×18 Mounted Boards
1 UART 9×12 Pad (10 sheets)
One year complimentary subscription to Pastel Journal
UART Apron & UART t-shirt
Special Facebook mention

3RD PLACE

$500 Cash
$50 Gift Certificate to Blick
10 UART 12×18 Sheets
3 UART 12×18 Mounted Boards
1 UART 9×12 Pad (10 sheets)
One year complimentary subscription to Pastel Journal
UART Apron & UART t-shirt
Special Facebook mention

UART SPECIAL MENTION AWARD

$100 cash
$100 Gift certificate to Artisan Santa Fe
10 UART 12×18 Sheets
10 UART 9×12 Sheets
3 12”x18” Mounted Boards
1 9×12 Pad (10 sheets)
One year complimentary subscription to Pastel Journal
UART Apron + UART t-shirt
Special Facebook mention

TERRY LUDWIG SPECIAL AWARD

One 60 pieces set of your choice (MSRP $250)
10 UART 12×18 Sheets
1 UART Pad (10 sheets)
One year complimentary subscription to Pastel Journal
UART Apron & UART t-shirt
Special Facebook mention

CARAN D’ACHE SPECIAL AWARD

1 Caran d’Ache Wooden pencil box with 84 pastel pencils (MSRP $518)
10 12”x18” UART Sheets
1 UART Pad (10 sheets)
One year complimentary subscription to Pastel Journal
UART Apron & UART t-shirt
Special Facebook mention

HONORABLE MENTIONS (5)

Each get a One year complimentary subscription to Pastel Journal, 10 12”x18” UART sheets, 1 UART Apron & 1 UART t-shirt

ELIGIBILITY

Contest is open to all artists over the age 16 in the United States and abroad. Please read carefully to make sure your work meets the following entry requirements:
– Works must be done on UART paper only
– Works must be in dry pastel with final surface of a minimum of 80% dry pastel. NO OIL PASTELS. Mixed media must be predominantly (80%) dry pastel
– Work must be original, not copied from other artists or published materials.
– All artwork must be originally drawn and not created on top of a base photo or print
– All work must have been created within the last 12 months
– Paintings of nudes will be considered for acceptance
– Works done under supervision (such as in a workshop or class) are not eligible

ENTRY FEE

Entry fee is $25 per participant with one image, $10 for each additional image/painting (up to 4 paintings allowed per participant). Entry fee is nonrefundable and must be paid at time of entry. Entry deadline is at midnight on June 17th, 2016. All entries must be made through www.onlinejuriedshows.com.

JUROR

Lyn Asselta will be jurying the full show. All paintings will be submitted anonymously (as randomized numbers) to juror.

DIGITAL REQUIREMENTS

Please follow the instructions carefully regarding the preparation of your images:
– Only jpeg image files will be accepted
– Required image size is 1920 pixels on the longest side (if it is a horizontal image, 1920 pixels wide; if a vertical, 1920 pixels tall). Save your files with a resolution of 72 dpi.

NOTIFICATIONS

All accepted pieces will be notified on June 28th, 2016. All winners will be notified on July 7th, 2016.

UART 2016 Online Pastel Show