SYMPHONY OF COLORS

ALL MEMBERS JURIED EXHIBITION 2024

Please join us for an exhibition of works by our Artist & Signature Members. 

July 21 – October 1, 2024

at Kentlands Mansion Gallery, 320 Kent Square Road

Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878

Important Dates: 

July 15         Artwork ONLY hand delivered, 10am-Noon. No Shipping.

July 19         Exhibition Opens

July 25         Artist Reception and Awards, 7-8:30pm

October 1    Exhibit Closes

October 7    Pickup Unsold Artwork 10am-Noon

SYMPHONY OF COLORS

ALL MEMBERS JURIED EXHIBITION 2024

ARTISTS RECEPTION AND AWARDS
7 - 8:30 PM

LUMINOSITY OF PASTELS

SIGNATURE MEMBERS EXHIBITION

Friday, August 30 —Saturday, September 28, 2024

at Tish Fine Art Plus Gallery

343/345 High St, Chestertown, MD 21620

All Signature Members of the Maryland Pastel Society are invited to submit entries to participate in this exhibition at the beautiful Tish Fine Art Plus Gallery. Tish is a gallery showing artwork of local, national and international artists working in all media, as well as an emporium of handcrafted jewelry from the Eastern Shore and beyond, with an emphasis on originality. Tish is located in the heart of the Chestertown Arts and Entertainment District.

Prospectus

Important dates:

• Sunday, July 21:  Entry Deadline
• Thursday, July 25: Acceptance Notifications emailed to members
• Sunday, August 25: Drop off accepted work noon - 4pm
• Monday, August 26: Drop off accepted work 10am - 2pm
• Friday, August 30:  Show opens
• Saturday, September 7, Reception to Meet the Artists, 2 – 4pm
• Saturday, September 28: Pick up of all unsold artwork 1 – 4pm
• Sunday, September 29: Pick up of all unsold artwork noon – 3pm

Eligibility and Acceptance

Open to all Signature members in good standing.  A maximum of 60 artists will be accepted and each will have one entry in the show.  An artist may submit up to two paintings should there be room for additional works.  If you enter two pieces, upload them in priority order.

All artwork must be for sale.

Gallery Commission

The Tish Fine Arts Plus gallery charges a 30% commission of all sales. Please price your work accordingly.

Framing & Presentation

All works must be delivered framed under glass or plexiglass and ready to hang.  Framing should be of professional quality, suitable for sale.

Presentation should be professional-looking, complimentary to the artwork, undamaged, reinforced, and with all wires and hardware securely attached. All mats and frames must be clean. The Maryland Pastel Society reserves the right to remove from the exhibition any paintings delivered with saw tooth hangers; metal clip frames; broken, missing, or unsafe hanging wire, as well as any cracked, damaged, or dirty glazing, matting or framing.

Drop off and Pick Up of Artwork

Artwork is to be delivered to Tish Fine Art Plus on Sunday,  August 25 or Monday, August 26^th from 10am-3pm.  Pick-up unsold artwork between 10am- 3pm on Sunday, September 29^th or Monday, September 30^th.

Entry

Click Register to enter this show. Images and an Artists Statement must be uploaded at time of entry. 

Liability

The utmost care will be taken in the handling of artwork. Insurance for all artwork, in situ and in transit, is the responsibility of the participating artist. Neither the Tish Fine Art Plus Gallery nor the Maryland Pastel Society may be held liable for loss or damage of artwork. Maryland Pastel Society and Tish Fine Art Plus reserve the right to reproduce accepted entries for publicity. Copyright will be attributed to the artist. Submission of entry shall constitute agreement with ALL conditions set forth in this prospectus.

Composing Landscape:

Plein Air to Studio

with Jeanne Rosier Smith

Key Dates: 

• Workshop: October 16-18 (3 days)
• Member Registration Open NOW
• Non-Member Registration Opens: August 1

Roadside Wonder by Jeanne Rosier Smith

Workshop Description:

Whether you are a frequent plein air painter or new to the practice, plein air painting is essential to every landscape painter’s toolbox, and guaranteed to improve your painting practice.  In this 3-day workshop, Jeanne will focus on how plein air helps us see color & atmosphere, improves composition skills, and revolutionizes our ability to interpret photo references. Jeanne’s daily demos and lessons will leave plenty of time for plein air painting as well as some studio time using our field-produced color studies.  Expect to strengthen your own plein air practice, and see how it can feed your studio time. 

About the Artist Instructor: 

Jeanne Rosier Smith grew up painting, but like so many other artists, she didn't initially realize that art was something one could do 'for a living.' She studied art at Georgetown University, then went on to earn a Ph.D. in English and American Literature and teach at the college level for ten years before realizing art needed to be her life full time.  She has been working as a full time artist for more than twenty years.

Jeanne is a Master Pastelist with the Pastel Society of America, a Copley Society Master Artist, and a designated Eminent Pastelist with the International Association of Pastel.  She is also a signature member of the American Society of Marine Artists and the American Impressionist Society and a fellow at the St Botolph club in Boston.  She has served as an educational consultant to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, where she has given demonstrations and gallery talks.

She is currently represented by six galleries and her work is in collections on six continents After teaching in-person classes and workshops at her home studio as well as nationally and internationally for almost two decades, Jeanne now offers her workshops and videos on demand via subscription through EpiphanyFineArt.com, with over 100 hours of professionally edited instructional videos including many complete workshops.

Jeanne was recently featured with an article in Plein Air Magazine (May 2022) and with a solo show at the historic St Botolph Club in Boston.   She has won many top national awards, has both written for and been featured in numerous national art publications.  She served as the Cape Ann Museum Fellow in a 2019 residency, and her work is in the permanent collections at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and the Salmagundi Club of New York, and has been shown in museums around the United States. 

Details: 

• Cost: $395 
• Dates: October 16-18, 2024
• Location: Classroom 9, Howard County Center for the Arts,
• 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City MD 20143  MAP
• Registration opens for Members 3 weeks before non-members. 

Registration:

• Class size is limited to 16 and will be filled on a first-come, first served basis with priority given to Maryland Pastel Society members.  
• Accommodations, meals, and supplies not included.
• Full payment is required at the time of registration. Multiple payment options are available: credit card or check.   

IMPORTANT NOTE: Completion of the registration form AND receipt of full payment of $395 will place you on the roster.  A confirmation email will be sent to you after your full payment is received.  

Nationally acclaimed artist Jeanne Rosier Smith will be demonstrating. To learn more about Jeanne's art, please visit Jeanne's website. 

www.jeannerosiersmith.com

For those of you who are interested in attending the Jeanne Rosier Smith workshop being planned for October 16 - 17, registration will open in late July.  MPS members will be notified by email.