21st Annual Mile High Pastel Exhibition

The Pastel Society of Colorado invites soft pastel artists 18 years of age or older to submit original work for the 21st Annual Mile High Pastel Exhibition. Work must be original, designed and composed by the artist using their own reference, and not copied from other artists, published materials, or AI-generated images. Work done under supervision in a class or workshop is not eligible. Duplicate paintings are not accepted. If collage materials are used, they must be created by the artist. The artwork's final surface must be predominantly (80%) traditional dry pastel. Paintings must have been completed within the last two years and not previously shown in any Pastel Society of Colorado exhibitions.

Entry fees are $45 for up to 3 paintings for PSC members, plus $10 each for additional paintings up to 6 total. Non-members pay $60 for up to 3 paintings, plus $15 each for additional paintings up to 6 total. Fees are nonrefundable and must be paid at time of entry. All entries must be made through ShowSubmit.com. The entry deadline is midnight on the date listed. Artists will receive notification by email no later than Friday, March 28, 2025. Up to 2 paintings per artist can be accepted.

Accepted paintings must be delivered framed, glazed, and ready to hang to gallery quality standards with D-ring hangers and wire installed. Artwork must be between 8 and 40 inches in any dimension (not including mat and frame). Paintings can be shipped via FedEx or UPS and must be received between Monday, April 28 and Monday, May 5, 2025, or hand-delivered on Saturday, May 3 or Monday, May 5 between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm to Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village, CO 80121, Attention: Lisa Neeper, Cultural Arts Manager, (303) 708-6110. All work must remain for the duration of the exhibition and must be for sale. There is a 40% commission (artists receive 60% of sales, 20% to venue, 20% to PSC). Awards include over $4,000 in cash awards and approximately $6,000 in merchandise awards, including Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, Honorable Mention, and specialty awards. For questions, contact Sue Fody ([email protected]) or Karen Morjig.