Deadline for entry: October 30, 2026
Eligibility
- This Exhibition is open to all PPSCC 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).
PPSCC reserves the right to refuse any painting that does not meet these standards.
There will be no commission on sales.
There will be no commission on sales.
Open Division Category Awards
- Best of Show - $400
- First Place - $200
- Second Place - $150
- Third Place - $100
- Honorable Mention certificates
Emerging Artist Category
An Emerging Artist is someone who is in the early stages of their career but is beginning to gain recognition for their work. They may have a growing portfolio and some exhibitions under their belt.
- First Place - $150
- Second Place - $100
- Third Place - PPSCC WOW winter workshop
This category is open to any member with non-professional status who has not yet won an award in a local (FPO, other pastel society), national (PSA) or international show (IAPS), is not a Signature or Master member of an art organization, is not an art instructor and is not represented by a gallery.
Awards
Artists may enter up to two pieces into one category and receive only one award in the show.
Awards will be presented at the PPSCC Annual Meeting on Saturday, November 7, 1:00 - 3:00 pm. This is an online-only exhibit and will be published on the PPSCC website: ppscc.org
We encourage all members to participate in this non-juried opportunity to show your work. Save the expense of framing, shipping and travel, and there are no commissions on sales!
Awards will be presented at the PPSCC Annual Meeting on Saturday, November 7, 1:00 - 3:00 pm. This is an online-only exhibit and will be published on the PPSCC website: ppscc.org
We encourage all members to participate in this non-juried opportunity to show your work. Save the expense of framing, shipping and travel, and there are no commissions on sales!
Judge of Awards
Shuk Susan Lee is a pastel artist based in Newton, MA. Having lived in Hong Kong and Boston and visited many multicultural cities abroad, Susan relates to diverse people and cultural themes. Her inspiration often comes from the places she has visited, the people she has met, stories or poetry she has encountered, and music that has moved her emotionally. Susan has created series in various genres, including portraits, landscapes, and cityscapes. Recently, her focus has been on painting figures in different settings, sometimes within surrealistic worlds. Her goal is to engage the audience through personal storytelling, as she believes that artwork must go beyond technique and touch the viewer's heart.
Susan has won awards in national and international juried shows and has exhibited at the National Arts Club and the Butler Institute of American Art. Her work has been published in American Art Collector magazine. A juried member of the International Guild of Realism, Salmagundi Club, and Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, she has also achieved “IAPS/Master Circle” and Signature status in the Pastel Society of America, in addition to the American Artists Professional League and seven other
Susan has won awards in national and international juried shows and has exhibited at the National Arts Club and the Butler Institute of American Art. Her work has been published in American Art Collector magazine. A juried member of the International Guild of Realism, Salmagundi Club, and Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, she has also achieved “IAPS/Master Circle” and Signature status in the Pastel Society of America, in addition to the American Artists Professional League and seven other
pastel societies.
Entering your images
- Artists may submit up to 2 images of paintings
- If you are selling your work framed, indicate in the Frame Size Field.
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Entry and Fees
- $30 for up to two images. The entry is paid via Credit/Debit card to ShowSubmit upon submission.
- Current PPSCC Membership dues must be paid in full, and entry fees are non-refundable. Please contact PPSCC at ppscc.org/membership if you want to sign up or renew your membership.
Sales
- Prices may not be changed after submission is completed and after entry deadline.
- PPSCC will put interested buyers in direct contact with the artist, and the artist will be entirely responsible for any sales.
- No commissions will be charged!
- As a condition of entry to the PPSCC Members Only Online Show, the submitting artist agrees to the terms and conditions stated herein including granting permission to the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod and ShowSubmit to reproduce the accepted paintings on their websites and for advertising and promotional purposes only.
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 30, 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 Laura Lincoln, Member Show Chair ([email protected]) or Cheryl Wildermuth, PPSCC President ([email protected]) for questions about the prospectus, PPSCC, eligibility, artwork requirements, sales, etc.
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