First Coast Pastel Society
Exhibition artwork

First Coast Pastel Society

2026 Members Show

Christ Episcopal Church, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

May 25 – June 26, 2026

Deadline is May 7th. 5 weeks left to enter.

Venue

Christ Episcopal Church
400 San Juan Dr.
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Awards

Prizes will be awarded for BOS, First, Second, and Third Place plus Honorable Mention awards.

Juror/Judge

Karen Margulis, karenmargulis.com

Eligibility Requirements

  • FCPS Members only. Check that your membership is current.
  • Be sure each entry is original, dry pastel completed in the last three years and has not been shown in previous FCPS shows.
  • Work done under supervision (such as in a workshop or class) is not eligible.
  • Mixed media must be 80% dry pastel.
  • Works must be framed, under glass or Plexiglas, ready for hanging (with picture wire, no saw tooth hangers).
  • Required Minimum image size 9” x 12”. The maximum size is 16x20” artwork size. This does not include frame.
  • Nudes are not accepted as the venue is a church and children are present.
  • An entry is a commitment to show. No paintings may be removed from the show prior to the close of the show.

Entry Fees

  • You may submit up to 3 entries
  • $25 for 1 work
  • $35 for 2 works
  • $45 for 3 works
Fees can be paid using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners, JBC, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. We do not accept PayPal.

Shipping / Delivery

Shipped works must arrive no later than Thursday, May 21, 2026. Ship to:

Carron Wedlund
2940 Majestic Oaks Ln.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
  • Use a sturdy packing case that can be easily opened and repacked. We recommend Airfloat Systems (1-800-445-2580) airfloatsys.com. Also Uline Products have packing cases.
  • Plexiglass is recommended for shipped work.
  • Include pre-paid return shipping label.
  • Include a check for $15 payable to Carron Wedlund for handling.
  • Attach your exhibition label to the back of your work.

Artwork Pickup

Friday, June 26, 2026, 10am–11:30am.

Sales / Commission

Work may be for sale; NFS is allowed.

There will be no commission taken on sales.

Notification of Acceptance

Notification of Acceptance will be sent by Friday, May 15, 2026. The juror will have juried the pieces to be entered into the show. You will be notified online from ShowSubmit.com as to which of your entries have been accepted.

Preparation and dimensions

Paintings must be framed, under glass or Plexiglas, ready for hanging (with picture wire, no saw tooth hangers). You will receive labels with your acceptance notification. Fill them out and tape to the back of your entries.

Questions

For questions, contact Carron Wedlund, [email protected] or 904-718-6990

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on May 15, 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 (May 7, 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 Carron Wedlund ([email protected]) for questions about the Prospectus, FCPS, eligibility, artwork requirements, drop-off, pick-up, sales, etc.

Need help with ShowSubmit?
Visit our Help Center or Entry Guide for guidance on image uploads, payments, and managing your entry. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We respond Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm Eastern.