About This Call
2026 International Online Show. Open for entry on July 13, 2026. Deadline for entry: October 12, 2026.
Eligibility
- Open to all soft pastel artists 18 years of age or older.
- All submissions must be digital images of the original paintings.
- Work must be original, designed and composed by you using your own reference, and not copied from other artists or published materials. Any reference created by someone else (even with use permission) as well as AI generated images are NOT eligible, including an instructor-provided photo, still life setup or model setup.
- Work done under supervision in a class or workshop is not eligible.
- All artwork must be originally drawn/painted and not created over the top of any type of photographic image or print.
- Artwork's final surface must be predominantly (80%) traditional dry pastel.
- If used in your paintings, collage materials must be created by the artist.
- Paintings must have been completed within the last two years (2024 or later) and not previously shown in any Pastel Society of Colorado exhibitions. Any painting identified as shown previously in a PSC exhibition will be rejected OR, if discovered after judging, will remain in the exhibition but not be eligible for any awards. The artist will also be prohibited from entering future PSC sponsored shows for one year from the date of this show's opening.
- Each submitted painting must have either a sale price or be marked not for sale (NFS). Pricing must be based on framed price.
Entry Fee
- PSC Members: $30 for up to 3 paintings, $5 for each additional painting up to 5.
- Non-Members: $40 for up to 3 paintings, $5 for each additional painting up to 5.
- A total of 5 paintings may be submitted.
- A maximum of 2 paintings per artist may be juried into the show.
- The entry fee is non-refundable and must be paid at time of entry.
Awards
Nine cash prizes, plus the Terry Ludwig award, will be awarded at the discretion of the judge, Corey Pitkin. All awards will be final with no exchanges or substitutions. Award winners will be paid by check (US artists only) or by PayPal (non-US artists). Non-US award recipients agree to accept any PayPal fees/charges incurred.
Sales & Shipping
PSC will connect any potential buyer with the artist, but sales and delivery of artwork are the sole responsibility of the artist. A 10% donation to PSC is requested on all sales during the show. Sales end January 31, 2027. PSC accepts NO liability in the sale or shipping of the artwork.
Notification
- All artists will receive notification by email after jurying is complete by the end of the day on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
- Award winners will be announced on November 2, 2026 (Artist's Choice Award winner will be announced on November 6th). The show will be displayed on ShowSubmit.com and pastelsocietyofcolorado.org with winners prominently exhibited.