Deadline for entry: October 12, 2026
Online Exhibit Websites
Juror of Selection and Awards
Corey Pitkin, PSA, IAPS-EP
coreypitkin.com
A predominantly self-taught artist, Pitkin’s award winning work has been featured in The Pastel Journal, Art Renewal Center, Portrait Society of America, Pratique des Arts Magazine, International Artist Magazine, and Pastel World Magazine, and is held in collections across the globe. He is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America where he also serves on the Board of Governors and has achieved Eminent Pastelist status with the International Association of Pastel Societies. Pitkin teaches frequently
A predominantly self-taught artist, Pitkin’s award winning work has been featured in The Pastel Journal, Art Renewal Center, Portrait Society of America, Pratique des Arts Magazine, International Artist Magazine, and Pastel World Magazine, and is held in collections across the globe. He is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America where he also serves on the Board of Governors and has achieved Eminent Pastelist status with the International Association of Pastel Societies. Pitkin teaches frequently
online and regularly travels for in-person workshops. He currently resides in upstate New York with his wife Esther and children Anastasia and Xavier.
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.
- PSC membership fees are $45 annually. To become a member of PSC, please go to pastelsocietyofcolorado.org/become-a-member.
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.
Online Entry
- Fill in your artwork information and make sure all is correct including the artwork’s title and price (NFS is acceptable).
- Artwork info will be used AS IS in the show. NO changes can be made after the entry deadline.
Reproduction of Images
Artists agree to allow the Pastel Society of Colorado and its representatives to use accepted image(s) or likenesses for show publicity and future PSC event promotion without compensation.
Notification
- All artists will receive notification by email after jurying is complete by the end of the day on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding status of notifications before that.
- Please add [email protected] to your safe senders list to ensure email notifications are received.
- You may also view the status of your entry in your ShowSubmit artist account’s Entry History. Accepted works will be notated by a green check.
- 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.
Additional Notification Information
Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on October 27, 2026.
If you do not receive your email, login and view the notification in your account. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the status of notifications.
Image and Filename Specifications
- File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted.
- Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions.
- Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction.
- Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
- File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements.
- File Size: There is a 30mb maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process.
Additional Entry Information
- You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system.
- After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (October 12, 2026.)
- Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
- Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.
Support
Questions about this exhibition?
Contact Xenia Seese ([email protected]) or Phoebe Kaplan ([email protected]) for questions about the Prospectus, PSC, eligibility, artwork requirements, sales, etc.
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