9th Annual Northeast National Pastel Exhibition

View, the arts center in Old Forge, NY, announces a call to artists for a national juried pastel exhibition, May 4 - June 29, 2013. Over $5,000 in awards. Juror of Selection: Sally Strand; PSA Juror of Awards: Diane Forsberg. This exhibition is competitive and open to all living artists working in soft pastel. At least 80% of the final painting surface must be in soft pastel. No oil pastel entries are allowed. All entries must be original. Compositions from published photographs not taken by the artist or images derived from other artists' work are not considered original and are not eligible. There are no size restrictions. There are no color restrictions for the mat or frame on entered work. Artwork shown previously at View is not eligible. Deadline: December 12, 2012. $40 non-members, $30 members for two entries. Visit website for prospectus. Questions? Contact Linda Weal at lweal@viewarts.org or call 315-369-6411.