This call for entry has closed and the information below is for reference only.

Looking for open calls for entry? View open calls

Looking for the PPSCC For Pastels Only gallery? View the online art gallery

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

For Pastels Only

June 25 – July 20, 2024 Cape Cod Cultural Center, South Yarmouth, MA
Deadline was April 29th. Open to Members and Non-Members.
Art by Cindy Crimmin
Art by Cindy Crimmin

Deadline for entry has passed.
View open calls for entry

Deadline for entry was April 29, 2024

Juror of Selection

Kate Bergquist

Judge of Awards

Cindy Crimmin

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 not larger than 48” in any direction, framed size
  • is 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 these 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.

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.

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.

Delivery of accepted work

Hand-delivered artwork will be received on Sunday, June 23, 2024 between 12 noon and 2 pm at:

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, 2024. Information on shipping will be emailed with notification of acceptance.

New this Year
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. Details to be included and confirmed in acceptance letters.

Return of artwork

Hand delivered artwork must be picked up on Sunday, July 21 between 1pm and 3 pm 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 22, 2024.

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, Karen Mackiewicz
Email fpo@ppscc.org 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 16, 2024.

You may view the notification in your ShowSubmit account by logging in and tapping the Notifications at the top right of the screen, or in your Entry History (Accepted works will be notated by a green check.)

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 (April 29, 2024.)
  • 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

Need Assistance? For questions about the entry process or using this website, please check our Help Center or Entry Guide first for detailed guides and troubleshooting tips. Most answers can be found there quickly.

If you still need help, feel free to email ShowSubmit Support at support@showsubmit.com, and we’ll respond between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday to Friday.