Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod Juried Competition

This juried pastel competition is open to artists working primarily in soft pastel. Eligible works must be at least 90% pastel, 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, with a maximum framed dimension of 30 inches in either direction.

Entry fee is $15 per entry, with up to 2 paintings allowed per entry. 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). Submissions must be 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 itself without matting, frames, or background distractions, and must be oriented correctly.

The entry deadline is July 17, 2023. Entry fees are non-refundable and must be submitted and paid by the deadline. Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline, and incomplete entries will be disqualified. For questions about the competition, eligibility, artwork requirements, or other details, contact Ann Wickham or Connie Filbin.