Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod
Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod

2025 Signature Members Exhibition

Biennial Online Exhibition November 17 – December 17, 2025 | Online
Deadline is November 13th. PPSCC Signature Members Only.
Artwork by Heather Quay
Artwork by Heather Quay
Open Calls

Opens October 30, 2025.

Open for entry on October 30, 2025.
Deadline for entry: November 13, 2025

Venue

Online Exhibition

Eligibility

  • This Exhibition is open to all PPSCC Signature Members.
  • 80% of the exposed surface must be dry pastel. No oil pastels.
  • There is no artwork size limitation.
  • Must be entirely the work of the artist and not copied from other artists’ work, photos or publications.
  • Must not have been created under supervision (as in a workshop or class).
  • Works that have been exhibited in any previous PPSCC shows are not eligible for entry.
  • Work must have been completed in the last three years.
  • Work may be listed as NFS (not for sale). There will be no commission on sales.
PPSCC reserves the right to refuse any painting that does not meet these standards.

Awards

  • Best in Show $500
  • 9x12 Guerilla Box and extension panel (value $325)
  • 2 Awards of Distinction $100
  • 2 Honorable Mentions (2026 membership dues)
  • Laurinda Phakos Memorial Award $100
  • Gift certificate Terry Ludwig pastels
  • Mamut Pastel sets value $66
  • Diane Townsend Pastel set

Judge of Awards

Jacob Aguiar, jacobaguiar.com

Entry

  • There is no entry fee
  • Artists may enter up to two pieces
Please make sure signature status is up to date:
ppscc.org/membership

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

  • After your entry is submitted, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (November 13, 2025.)
  • Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.

Support

For questions about PPSCC or this Prospectus, please contact Christine Bodnar ([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.