
For Pastels Only
June 24 – July 19, 2025 |Cape Cod Cultural Center, South Yarmouth, MA
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Juror of Selection
Judge of Awards
Show closing Demo Artist
Eligibility
- Submission of entries is open to all pastelists.
- Paintings must be entirely the work of the submitting artist.
- Paintings copied from others’ work, from published material, or from photographs taken by another are not eligible.
- Paintings done under supervision, such as a workshop or class, are not eligible.
- is at least 80% soft pastels; no oil pastels
- is for sale at a fair price, set by the artist.
- was created within the last three years
- has not previously been shown in any PPSCC FPO exhibition
- has not won one of the top 4 awards in any other national or international juried pastel society show as of the entry deadline
- has not been entered into an online show running concurrently with fpo
- has not previously been shown at the Cultural Center
- is professionally framed with a clean mat, if used
- frame does not use saw-tooth hangers
Sales
A 40% commission will be paid to the venue/PPSCC for sold paintings.
Entry Fees
- Up to 5 paintings per artist.
- PPSCC Members: $35 for the first 3 paintings, $10 for each additional painting.
- Non-members: $45 for the first 3 paintings, $10 for each additional painting.
Member enters 3 = $35; 4 = $45; 5 = $55;
Non-Member 3 = $45; 4 = $55; 5 = $65.
Payment is made online at time of submission. A maximum of one painting per artist may be accepted into the exhibit.
Notification of Acceptance
Awards
Delivery of accepted work
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Shipped Artwork
There will be no handling fee when using an Airfloat Strongbox or Deluxe Art Shipper box. However, there will still be a charge ($35) for using any other shipping container. We are often able to provide a discount code for Airfloat boxes. Artists are responsible for their return tracking number. Details to be included and confirmed in acceptance letters.
Return of artwork
Liability
Questions
Additional Notification Information
Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on May 19, 2025.
You may view the notification in your ShowSubmit account by logging in and clicking tapping the Notifications at the top right of the screen, or in your Entry History.
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.
Note: Entries made prior to 2023 may not display the View Notification link.
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 9, 2025.)
- 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
For questions about PPSCC or this Prospectus, please contact Cheryl (pastelnut@msn.com).
For technical support or entry questions, first check our Help Center or Entry Guide. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support (support@showsubmit.com). We’ll respond between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.