---
title: The 34th International Online Exhibition
description: Online juried exhibition for pastel artists worldwide, hosted by PAPAT (Taiwan); cash prizes up to $1000.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/6d34ceda-072d-4a5c-8d77-1eefd9d7e2ef
type: program
status: open
createdAt: "2026-10-24"
updatedAt: "2026-10-24"
programType: Exhibition
organization: Pastel Art Promotion Association of Taiwan
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/pastel-art-promotion-association-of-taiwan
deadline: "2026-11-17"
entryFee: 35 USD
location: Online
isOnline: true
compensationRange: Cash prizes from $100 to $1000 across 8 awards; no other compensation offered.
disciplines:
  - pastel
---

# The 34th International Online Exhibition

**Hosted by:** Pastel Art Promotion Association of Taiwan

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Online | **Deadline:** November 17, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35

## About This Program

This is the 34th International Online Exhibition hosted by the Pastel Art Promotion Association of Taiwan (PAPAT). This is an online exhibition only and no work will be shipped.

### About the Association

PAPAT was established in 2015 with a mission to advance the appreciation of pastel art in Taiwan. Initially, our focus was on showcasing local pastel artists through exhibitions. Over time, we recognized the opportunity to broaden our horizons and decided to invite talented artists from around the globe. By featuring international pastelists, we aim to enrich the public's understanding of pastel art and bring diverse artistic perspectives to Taiwan.

### Awards

- First Place - $1000
- Second Place - $300
- Third Place - $200
- 5 Awards of Excellence - $100 each

### Payment of Awards

All payments are in USD. We open for payment methods such as PayPal, Revolut, or Wise.

### Acceptances

Up to 5 entries may be submitted. No more than one painting per artist will be accepted for the exhibition. Paintings will be selected for the exhibition by the jury. All Artists will receive notification by email when the jurying and judging are complete.

### Jury Panel

- Olga Abramova — Moscow-based pastel and charcoal artist, co-founder and honorary president of the National Pastel Society of Russia.
- Andrew McDermott, IAPS/EP, IAPS/Mc, sfca, pswc — Canada-based pastel artist and past president of the Federation of Canadian Artists.
- 徐君華 (Xu Junhua) — Member of the China Artists Association and the Shanghai Artists Association's Watercolor & Pastel Committee, director of the Shanghai Pastel Art Salon.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** pastel
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** All pastel artists 18 years or older may enter. By submitting their application, each submitting artist attests to full copyright ownership of the entered works.

Works must be in dry pastel; no oil pastels, and mixed media must be predominantly dry pastel, with the top layer at least 80% dry application of pastel. Work must be original, not copied from other artists or published materials, and from the artist's own reference; any reference provided by an instructor is not eligible. Work done in a classroom or workshop scenario is ineligible, including learning from YouTube videos. All artwork must be originally drawn and not created on top of any type of photographic image. Paintings of nudes will be considered for acceptance. The submitted image should not include the frame. Work may not have been accepted in any previous national or international exhibitions. All works must be created within the last 2 years. There is no limit on artwork sizes. Works created using Artificial Intelligence (AI) software are not eligible and will be disqualified. The artist retains copyright to their image(s), but by submitting to this show, the artist consents to PAPAT's use of the images for publicity and archival purposes. Failure to meet any eligibility requirement may result in the artwork not being juried.

### Additional Requirements

- Up to 5 high-quality original JPEG images of pastel artwork
- Images at least 1500 pixels on the longest edge, 30MB maximum file size, sRGB color profile
- Cropped image showing only the artwork (no mat, frame or background)
- Entry fee paid by the deadline

## Compensation & Benefits

Cash prizes from $100 to $1000 across 8 awards; no other compensation offered.

**Includes:** Prize

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 11, 2026
- **Deadline:** November 17, 2026
- **Program Start:** December 1, 2026
- **Program End:** March 3, 2027

## Contact

**Email:** office@showsubmit.com

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://showsubmit.com/show/papat-the-34th-international-online-exhibition