Pixel Pastel 2026
Pastel Society of Eastern Canada
Submit up to 3 pastel artworks for an international online exhibition with cash prizes and honorable mentions.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 56 days left
- Entry fee
- $30
- Award
- $2,000
- Location
- Online · organized from Online
- Exhibition window
- Nov 15, 2026 → Feb 15, 2027
- Applicants notified
- Oct 26, 2026
About
Overview
Pixel Pastel is an international online exhibition presented by the Pastel Society of Eastern Canada (PSEC), held biennially and open to all artists. A jury of 3 renowned pastels artists will judge entries using a grading scale.
Key Dates
- Submissions Open: Monday, August 17, 2026
- Deadline: Friday, October 9, 2026
- Acceptance Notification: Monday, October 26, 2026
- Exhibition Dates: November 15, 2026 – February 15, 2027
Entry Fees
- PSEC Members: $30 USD for up to 3 images with no additional fee
- Non-Members: $40 USD for 1 image + $10 USD each additional image (up to 3 images)
- Fee paid by credit card only; non-refundable
Awards
- Grand Prize (Horace Champagne): $2,000 CAD
- 2nd Prize: $1,500 CAD
- 3rd Prize: $1,000 CAD
- 4 Honorable Mentions
Media & Eligibility
- Works must be ORIGINAL pastels created from your own photo references or personal sources
- Dry pastel must occupy at least 90% of painted surface; other media max 10%
- Oil pastels, mixed media, and varnished pastels not eligible
- Works created in workshops or under instructor supervision not eligible
- Works previously accepted in any PSEC show not eligible
Sales & Commission
All accepted works must be for sale. PSEC retains a 25% commission on all sales made through the website from November 15, 2026 to February 15, 2027. After that period, a 25% donation is appreciated for sales concluded through the website.
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: pastelsec.com
- Award
- Grand Prize $2,000 CAD cash; 2nd prize $1,500 CAD cash; 3rd prize $1,000 CAD cash; plus 4 honorable mentions as cash or art supply gift certificates
- Entry fee
- Non-Member: $40 USD for 1 image + $10 USD each additional (up to 3 images). Member: $30 USD for up to 3 images.
- Entries per artist
- Up to 3
- Sales commission
- Organizer retains 25% on sales
- Theme
- The International Online Art Exhibition
- Eligibility
- Open to all artists; PSEC members and non-members welcome.
- Audience
- Open to all artists
- Format
- Ship your work in
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