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

Members Open Online Exhibition

November 11, 2023 – January 17, 2024 | Online
Deadline was November 1st. Members Only.
2022 Best In Show, The Glint by Jane Robbins
2022 Best In Show, The Glint by Jane Robbins

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Deadline for entry was November 1, 2023

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 may be listed as NFS.
PPSCC reserves the right to refuse any painting that does not meet these standards.

There will be no commission on sales. 

Emerging Artist Category

This category is open to any member with non-professional status who has not yet won awards in national or international shows, is not a signature member of a pastel society, and is not represented by a gallery.

Awards

  • Best of Show - $400
  • First Place - $200
  • Second Place - $150
  • Third Place - $100
  • Honorable Mention certificates 

Emerging Artist Awards

  • First Place - $150
  • Second Place - $100
  • Third Place - PPSCC WOW winter workshop 
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 11, 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 – Jane E Robbins, PSA

Jane E Robbins, PhD, began painting after a long career as an entrepreneur, strategy consultant, and professor of innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic leadership at University of Arizona and Vanderbilt University. 

Now a full-time artist working exclusively in soft pastel, a medium she prizes for its
luminosity, vibrancy, versatility, and immediacy, Jane is an elected Signature member of Pastel Society of America (PSA); elected Exhibiting Artist of Providence Art Club; juried Signature Member of Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod and Arizona Pastel Painters Society; and President of the Central Mass Pastel Society. In 2023 she was honored to be among Pastel Journal’s “Pastel 100,” showcasing “the best in pastel” from around the world. 

Jane paints a wide variety of subject matter, but is best known for her coastal paintings and still lifes. Her award-winning work is in private collections throughout the country, the UK, and Europe, and available directly and through galleries. She exhibits her work internationally and is a sought-after teacher of classes and workshops in soft pastel. 
For more information, see janeerobbins.com and @janeerobbinsart

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.
Please add [email protected] to your email safe senders list to ensure notifications are received. 

Entry and Fees

  • $25 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.
  • For questions about ShowSubmit entries, please contact [email protected]

Questions 

Contact: Val Mandra, Member Show Chair at [email protected]
Janet Schwartz, PPSCC VP, at [email protected] 

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 (November 1, 2023.)
  • 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 Valerie Mandra ([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.