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AARP 2008 Calendar
AARP Foundation

Attention seniors who are members of AARP! The Foundation is looking for exceptional artwork from members to feature in its 2008 calendar with the theme “America: From Sea to Shining Sea.” Eligible are original paintings in oil, acrylic or watercolor. Fourteen winning artworks will be exhibited at the AARP Life@50+ National Event & Expo in Boston in September. Call 888-687-2277 or go to www.aarp.org/calendarcontest. Deadline: May 31.

National Watercolor Society
87^th Annual Exhibition
City of Brea Art Gallery
Brea, CA
October 13 – Dec. 9

Eligibility is open to all artists. Paintings must be primarily water-based media on a paper surface and unvarnished. Other media, if used, must be in conjunction with the water media. No digital media, photography, prints or reproductions. Artists may submit one slide only. There will be over $25,000 in purchase, cash and merchandise awards. For info or prospectus, call 714.974.6173; or visit www.nws-online.org. Deadline: June 9.

35^th Annual Open Juried Exhibition
Pastel Society of America
National Arts Club
New York, NY
Sept. 7 – 30

Approximately 200 pastel paintings will be selected from over 1,300 entries that come from all over the U.S. and the world. All artists may enter the competition, but works done in a school or under instructor supervision will be rejected. All subjects and styles are eligible, from traditional to contemporary, in soft pastels only. More than $20,000 in prizes will be awarded. Call 212.533.6931 or download a prospectus at www.pastelsocietyofamerica.org. Deadline: July 10.

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