Infinite Inspirations in Pastel

This is a juried pastel painting competition hosted by the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod at T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier, Vermont. Entries are $15 per entry, with up to 3 paintings allowed per entry. The entry deadline is August 12, 2024.

Artwork must be at least 80% pastel (soft), original, completed within the last three years, and not previously exhibited in any VPS competition. Paintings must be framed, labeled, and ready to hang from wire. Submit high-quality JPEG images at least 1500 pixels on the longest edge with a maximum file size of 30 MB. Images should show only the artwork without matting, frames, or background distractions.

Awards include: First Place $300, Second Place $200, Third Place $100, Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod Award $75, and Mallory Lake Memorial Award (set of pastels). Work should be ready to install; VPS will prepare and place wall labels. Shipping should arrive at T.W. Wood Gallery Tuesday–Saturday, noon–4pm (802-262-6035). The gallery will create a press release distributed to local media, newsletter, Facebook, and Front Porch Forum. Gallery commission on sales is 40%, with artists receiving 60% payment within three weeks of the exhibition close. The gallery will provide artist information for selected works. The venue has elevator accessibility and ASL interpreters available upon request. For questions, contact Ann Wickham at [email protected].