You have that Special Painting in pastel, the one where all the parts came together and it’s your best. Yet somehow the piece never fits into any of the Calls to Artists that you see. Now is your chance! Enter your BEST work in pastel. All subjects except nudes are eligible.
Fees
PSAK members
$35 for 1-3 paintings; $10/painting after that up to 6 maximum.
$35 for 1-3 paintings; $10/painting after that up to 6 maximum.
Non-members
$45 for 1-3 paintings; $10/painting after that up to 6 maximum.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
We encourage you to join us! Membership is $30/year and gets your regular show discounts starting now and future shows, free Zoom demonstrations from pastel instructors worldwide, comradery with a great group of artists (either in-person or via penpals), monthly Zoom meetings, paint meet-ups for those near Anchorage, Alaska, frequent Alaska-based workshops with instructors, and more! You can join as a member here.
Eligibility
- This online Exhibition is open to any artist anywhere in the world.
- This competition is for pastel paintings. 80% of the exposed surface must be dry pastel. No oil pastels, mixed media, altered photos or AI-generated piece
- There is no artwork size limitation.
- Original artwork only, not copies from other artist’s work or published work.
- If a photo reference is used, the photo needs to be taken by the artist, or if using a photo taken by someone else, you must provide upon PSAK request the written permission from the photographer to use the reference by emailing a copy of the permission to [email protected]
- Work done in a workshop or under guidance from an instructor is not eligible.
- All subjects and styles, except nudes, are eligible.
- Works that have been exhibited in any previous PSAK shows but did not win awards are eligible for entry.
- Work may be for sale or may be listed as nfs.
- PSAK reserves the right to refuse any painting that does not meet these standards.
- All entries must be entered through the ShowSubmit.com web portal. You do not have to resize your image; ShowSubmit.com takes care of that for you.
Prizes
- Best of Show — $400
- First Place — $300
- Second Place — $200
- Third Place — $100
- 2 Honorable Mentions — pastel-related supplies
Sales
No commission is expected, but if your work sells during the show, a 10% donation to PSAK will be greatly appreciated. If there is interest in purchasing an artwork, PSAKwill put the buyer in direct contact with the artist. The artist and buyer will then work out the details of the purchase and delivery.
Juror of Selection
Terrilynn Dubreuil
“Travel and art share a life-enriching partnership in this artist’s life. A passion for exploring the world and creating original art with a focus on soft pastel paintings expressing a joy of life, creativity, and spiritual sensitivity are the characteristics of the artwork. Color, light, and texture convey a balance between impressionism and realism.
With a Fine Arts degree the artist has studied in wide-ranging situations to expand personal knowledge and creative resources. She has taught in various media and techniques of art to people of all ages for 30 years, in-person and virtually. To date the artist has traveled or lived in 14 countries, speaks three languages, and recently moved to Asheville, nc.
With a Fine Arts degree the artist has studied in wide-ranging situations to expand personal knowledge and creative resources. She has taught in various media and techniques of art to people of all ages for 30 years, in-person and virtually. To date the artist has traveled or lived in 14 countries, speaks three languages, and recently moved to Asheville, nc.
Dubreuil is a juried Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America (PSA), and a Signature member of Pastel Society of Maine. In 2023 she was awarded the First Place in the IAPS Exhibit and in 2024 8th place in the SOCIÉTÉ DES PASTELLISTES DE FRANCE 40th Anniversary International Pastel Contest, 23rd Feytiat International Pastel Show, France, and other numerous awards.
She is a member of IAPS, PSA, PSME (VP, Maine), APS (Appalachia NC), RRPS (Nevada). Dubreuil also does judging for exhibits, and offers demos and fine art instruction through the TravelingArtista YouTube Channel. She has an active Patreon channel.
Judge of Awards
Nori Thorne
“I love to paint in the American Southwest where time and erosion reveal the bones of the earth and ancient artists left their marks in the remotest canyons. In my canyonscapes I try to capture the strong sense of place, of secrets suddenly revealed—a vista glimpsed through a red rock window, a water pocket shining on slickrock, the cold walls of a slot canyon reflected in a black pool.”
Nori taught art and art history in Maryland where she was the recipient of numerous grants from the Arts and Humanities Council, National Art Education Foundation, and the Fulbright/Hayes Scholarship.
An award-winning pastelist, Nori received first place recognition in the Dakota Pastel 2021 Exhibition. Other recent events include inclusion in Pastel Society of America’s Enduring Brilliance 2021, 2022 41st National Western Spirit Exhibition, 2024 99 Voices in Pastel, 2024 IAPS Exhibition, and 2024 Amerind Museum Exhibit, Power of Pastels. “Little Red” was juried into the Women Artists of the West’s 54th National Exhibition at the Phippen Museum in 2024. She was a featured artist in Art of the West’s July/August 2023 issue. Currently she is working on a series of paintings inspired by ancient ruins and pictographs found in the red rock canyons near Sedona.
Nori is President of the Arizona Pastel Artists Association, Signature Member, Emerita of the Women Artists of the West, Pastel Society of the West Coast, and is a juried member of the Pastel Society of America. She is represented by Sedona Arts Center Gallery.
Questions
For questions about this Prospectus or Pastel Society of Alaska, please contact [email protected].
Banner Image
“Resting in the Light” by Nancy Angelini Crawford, angelinistudio.com
Additional Notification Information
Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on February 3, 2025.
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.
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 (January 20, 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 PSAK or this Prospectus, please contact Gina ([email protected]).
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