Members Only Online Juried Show

This online juried competition is open to all active members of the Pastel Society of North Carolina (PPS) with fully paid dues prior to October 1, 2024. Each active member may submit up to four entries. At least one painting is guaranteed acceptance, with a maximum of two paintings accepted per artist.

Entry fees are $25 for two entries and $10 for each additional entry up to four. Awards include First Place ($400), Second Place ($300), Third Place ($200), Carolina Award ($200, for North or South Carolina residents), Pastel Society of North Carolina Award ($150), Pastel Society of Cape Cod Award ($150), Merchandise Awards ($150-$175 value) for Best Landscape, Best Still Life, and Best Portrait/Figurative, and four Honorable Mentions ($50 each).

Artwork must be soft and/or hard pastel on any surface with a minimum of 80% pastel as the top layer. Oil pastels are not accepted. All work must be original and unpublished. Entries that have been shown in previous North Carolina shows or have won awards in any IAPS member society show are not eligible. Submissions must be high-quality JPEG files 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. For questions about the prospectus, eligibility, or artwork requirements, contact Kathy Pruett at [email protected].