--- title: Luminosity description: >- Juried virtual international pastel painting exhibition with $4,550 in cash awards; entry fee $35-$45. url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/b06e34ec-3830-4c3c-aa66-19032097a077' type: program status: open createdAt: '2026-10-11' updatedAt: '2026-10-11' programType: Exhibition organization: Southeastern Pastel Society organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/southeastern-pastel' deadline: '2026-10-19' entryFee: 45 USD location: 'Buford, GA, United States' isOnline: true compensationRange: >- Total cash awards of $4,550 across Best in Show, placement and category merit awards; only one award per artist. disciplines: - pastel --- # Luminosity **Hosted by:** Southeastern Pastel Society **Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Buford, GA, United States | **Deadline:** October 19, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $45 ## About This Program > "Pastel painting" ### About This Call 2026 Juried Virtual International Open Exhibition. Submissions Open: August 31, 2026. Deadline: Monday, October 19, 2026. Open to Members and Non-Members. ### Juror of Selection and Awards Bill Schneider, AISM, IAPS-EP, NOAPS-M, OPAM, PSA-MP ### General Information - Up to 5 paintings can be submitted per artist. - A maximum of 2 paintings per artist can be accepted into the exhibition; however, there is no guarantee that a painting will be accepted. - Paintings submitted do not have to be for sale. ### Categories The category of entry for a painting is to be selected by the artist when entering painting information on ShowSubmit. Artists are encouraged to use the following to determine which category their painting falls into: - Landscape — Includes traditional outdoor settings, marine, skycapes, cityscapes and architecture - Portrait/Figure - Still Life/Floral - Animal/Wildlife - Abstract/Non-Objective ### Awards Total cash awards are $4,550. Only one award is allowed per artist. - Best in Show - $1,000 - First Place - $750 - Second Place - $500 - Third Place - $350 - Six Honorable Mentions - $75 each. - 4 Awards of $150 each for Exceptional Merit, one per each of the following categories: Portrait/Figure, Still Life/Floral, Animal/Wildlife, Abstract/Non-Objective. - 4 Awards of $100 each for Merit, one per each of the following categories: Portrait/Figure, Still Life/Floral, Animal/Wildlife, Abstract/Non-Objective - 2 Awards of $150 each for Exceptional Merit in Landscape - 2 Awards of $100 each for Merit in Landscape ### Sales - Paintings submitted DO NOT have to be for sale. - Any sales enquiries will be directed to the artist to arrange the sale and shipping. - No commission will be required, however a 10% donation will be gratefully appreciated if your work sells during this exhibition. ### Artwork Eligibility SPS is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity in pastel painting. Only original paintings are eligible for entry into SPS Exhibitions. Each submitted work must be created entirely by hand by the artist submitting it and must be original in both concept and design. 1. Paintings cannot have appeared in any previous SPS Members' or SPS International Exhibitions. 2. We ask that you not submit your entries into shows that will be running concurrently. 3. The surface of the painting must be at least 80% soft pastel. 4. There is no size limit in the virtual exhibition. 5. Your entry confirms that the work entered is original, that your own references were used, unless expressed permission given from another photographer. 6. Submitted artworks must be created with the pastel medium itself, and not a digital creation. Any submission created completely with AI (artificial intelligence) is ineligible. 7. Artists' work must not violate any Public domain images &/or Copyright laws. 8. Artwork must not be created on top of any photographic image. 9. Artwork must be 3 years old or less, not painted under supervision of an instructor or in a class, and not copied from published photos. 10. If the outcome of the painting has been significantly and unduly influenced by another artist's work, the juror(s) may consider the painting to be ineligible. ### Terms Even though the artist retains copyright to his/her image(s), accepted images do become part of SPS archives and may be used to promote future SPS events. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Disciplines:** pastel - **Note:** Open to Members and Non-Members, though new members must join prior to submitting and members must be current with SPS 2026 dues at the time of submission. Only original paintings created entirely by hand by the submitting artist are eligible; the surface of the painting must be at least 80% soft pastel. Artwork must be 3 years old or less, not painted under instructor supervision or in a class, not copied from published photos, and not created completely with AI. Paintings cannot have previously appeared in any SPS Members' or SPS International Exhibitions, and should not be entered into concurrently running shows. ### Additional Requirements - Up to 5 paintings can be submitted per artist, with a maximum of 2 accepted into the exhibition - Original, high-quality JPEG image files (other formats not accepted) - Images cropped to show only the artwork, no visible matting, frames, or background - Image correctly oriented - Images at least 1920 pixels on the longest edge, 30MB maximum file size - Entry fee paid by credit or debit card via secure checkout ## Compensation & Benefits Total cash awards of $4,550 across Best in Show, placement and category merit awards; only one award per artist. **Includes:** Prize ## Timeline - **Opens:** August 30, 2026 - **Deadline:** October 19, 2026 - **Program Start:** November 7, 2026 - **Program End:** December 31, 2026 ## Contact **Email:** Brenda@southeasternpastel.com ## How to Apply Apply at: https://showsubmit.com/show/sps-luminosity-2026