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2026 DAKOTA PASTEL COMPETITION - THIRD QUARTER
- Deadline
- 65 days left
- Entry fee
- $15
- Location
- Washington
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Submit pastel paintings in either Emerging or Established category for juried competition.
Overview
2026 Dakota Pastel Competition, Third Quarter. All entries are included in the full Web Gallery.
Eligibility
International. You must select either Emerging or Established category; you cannot enter both.
Category Descriptions
- Emerging: For artists serious about their work and excited to share paintings at their stage of development.
- Established: For artists who have gained success through competitions, awards, gallery showings, critical acclaim, or commercial success.
Submission Deadline
- 2026-09-16
How to Enter
- Pay for your entry (called 'submission credits') by credit card.
- Select your category: Emerging or Established. Use the same category for each painting if entering multiple works.
- Complete entry details: title, unframed dimensions, and description. Check boxes for pastel brand(s) and painting surface used.
- Upload image of painting only—do not include frame, mat, easel, or studio space. Image must be clear and positioned correctly.
Notification
If your entry is selected for an award, you will receive email notification before the general announcement.
Media accepted
pastel
- Eligibility
- International
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