Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod
Cape Cod Cultural Center, South Yarmouth, MA
For Pastels Only
June 24 – July 19, 2025 |Cape Cod Cultural Center, South Yarmouth, MA
Deadline is May 9th.
3 weeks left to enter.
Open to Members and Non-Members.
Deadline is May 9th. Open to Members and Non-Members. To enter, visit:
showsubmit.com/show/ppscc-2025-for-pastels-only
showsubmit.com/show/ppscc-2025-for-pastels-only
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Deadline for entry: May 9, 2025
Juror of Selection
Kim Lordier
Judge of Awards
Loriann Signori
Show closing Demo Artist
Jeff Fioravanti
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.
Other guidelines include that each submitted painting:
- 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
PPSCC reserves the right to refuse any painting that does not meet professional standards. Return of such paintings will occur at the artist’s expense.
Sales
Work must be for sale; NFS is not allowed.
A 40% commission will be paid to the venue/PPSCC for sold paintings.
A 40% commission will be paid to the venue/PPSCC for sold paintings.
Most buyers pick up paintings at the Cultural Center. If an artist arranges to ship the piece to the buyer, it would be up to them to negotiate that with the buyer.
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.
Example:
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.
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.
Current PPSCC Membership dues must be paid in full to receive the member’s rate and entry fees are non-refundable. Please visit our website if you want to sign up or renew your membership.
Notification of Acceptance
An email will be sent to the address provided in your submission on or before the notification date mentioned above. Artists whose work is juried into the show will receive additional information. Entrants failing to deliver accepted work will be denied eligibility in the next two “For Pastels Only” exhibitions.
Awards
We anticipate at least $7,000 in cash awards and merchandise.
Over 25 awards valuing at least $7,000 in cash and merchandise is anticipated.
Delivery of accepted work
Hand-delivered artwork will be received on Sunday, June 22, 2025 between 10:30am and 12:30pm at:
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
308 Old Main Street
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
Shipped Artwork
Shipped artwork must arrive at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod by June 21, 2025. Information on shipping will be emailed with notification of acceptance.
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.
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
Hand delivered artwork must be picked up on Sunday, July 20, between 1pm and 3pm at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. PPSCC is not responsible for unclaimed paintings. No work is to be picked up early. Shipped artwork will be picked up by the carriers on Monday, July 21, 2025.
Liability
Every reasonable precaution will be utilized in the handling, storage, and transportation of all works submitted for the exhibit. Neither PPSCC nor the Cultural Center of Cape Cod as organizations or individuals will be held liable for the loss or damage to paintings, however caused. You may carry independent insurance at your own expense. Your application to this exhibition constitutes agreement with these terms.
Questions
FPO Co-Chairs – Cheryl Wildermuth, Alison Davidson
Email [email protected] or visit us at ppscc.org
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 ([email protected]).
For technical support or entry questions, first check our Help Center or Entry Guide. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We’ll respond between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.