November 9, 2026 through January 9, 2027

Awards will be Presented on Saturday November 7 via Zoom.

The Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod’s (PPSCC) Annual Member’s Open exhibition celebrates the work of our talented and accomplished community of pastel artists from across the country. This non-juried show will once again be online only and is a wonderful opportunity for all members to showcase their best work on our website.

Open Division Category

This Exhibition is open to all PPSCC members.

• Best of Show – $400
• First Place – $200
• Second Place – $150
• Third Place – $100
• Honorable Mention certificates

Emerging Artist Category

An Emerging Artist is someone who is in the early stages of their career but is beginning to gain recognition for their work. They may have a growing portfolio and some exhibitions under their belt.

• First Place – $150
• Second Place – $100
• Third Place – PPSCC WOW winter workshop

This category is open to any member with non-professional status who has not yet won an award in a local (FPO, other pastel society), national (PSA) or international show (IAPS), is not a Signature or Master member of an art organization, is not an art instructor and is not represented by a gallery.

Members are invited to submit one or two pastel paintings. Eligibility requirements and submission information can be found in the Prospectus.

We encourage all members to participate in this non-juried opportunity to show your work. Save the expense of framing, shipping and travel, and there are no commissions on sales!

Entry Information

Online entry opens on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Deadline for Submissions is Friday, October 30, 2026

Awards will be Presented Online on Saturday, November 7, 2026

The awards will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod on November 7, 2026 at 1:00 to 3:00 pm via Zoom.

Questions?

Contact Laura Lincoln, Member Show Chair, or Cheryl Wildermuth, PPSCC President