14th Members' Online Juried Exhibition

CALL FOR ENTRY

Online entry is now open!!

The call for Entry is now open. You must be a member of the PastelArtists.CA to enter this
exhibition. Acceptance into this exhibition qualifies toward signature status.
Enter Now to be part of our online exhibition
Submission Deadline
Saturday October 4 th, 2025

Exhibition Awards

First Place $300 cash

Second Place $200 cash

Third Place $100 cash

5 Honorable Mentions  $50 each

Heather Laws Award $200.00 *(Read criteria below)

*This award is only offered for the Annual Members Online Exhibition. Due to the unique
nature of this award, it is not eligible toward PAC status. Artists may enter more than one
submission of an animal, however a minimum of three paintings from three different artists is
required for the jury to issue the award. The animal, must be the main subject of the painting.
All entries must be submitted through EntryThingy. You can download a How To Use
EntryThingy document below:

Important Dates:

Monday September 1 st , 2025 : OPEN FOR SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Saturday October 4 th , 2025: SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Monday October 20 th , 2025 : Show Submission Notifications emailed to successful entries
Friday November 7 th , 2025 : Award notifications sent to winners
Monday December 1 st , 2025: Exhibition goes live on PAC Website

Entry System

All entries must be submitted through EntryThingy. You can download a How To use EntryThingy document below.

Image specifications

  1. Digital files must be in JPG (jpeg) format. No other formats will be accepted. Only the image is to be visible, no frames, mats, etc. Make sure the image is level
  2. Image must be between 1200 and 2400 pixels on the longest side. File size should be no smaller than 500kb and no larger than 2MB
  3. NEW*** You must rename the images you enter with your first and last name, title of the painting, and size of the painting in inches.
    Example:
    susie-marsh-the-duckling-8x8.jpg
    Do not use spaces.
  4. Enter the required information for each image. Enter size in inches

Entry Fees & Commission

  • Entry fees are accepted through PayPal as part of the submission process
  • A non-refundable jury fee of $10 per image to a maximum of 3 images
  • You will be redirected to PayPal to pay your jury fee and complete your submission. Please Note: You do not need a PayPal account, you can use your credit card.
  • There are no sales associated with our online exhibition so therefore no commission

Important Dates

Monday September 1 st, 2025 : OPEN FOR SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Saturday October 4 th, 2025: SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Monday October 20 th, 2025 : Show Submission Notifications emailed to successful entries
Friday November 7 th, 2025 : Award notifications sent to winners
Monday December 1 st, 2025: Exhibition goes live on PAC Website

First Place by Christine Lippa for Sunshine Cove

 

Meet Our Jurors

Maria Iva MPAC-EP


Maria Iva (MPAC-EP) is an Ontario landscape artist whose pastel paintings reflect her deep connection to the wilderness. Working en plein air and in the studio, she captures the drama of Ontario’s landscapes—windswept pines, rocky shores, and tranquil waters—through bold color and expressive mark-making. Her work balances accuracy of observation with emotional response, creating paintings that are both vivid and atmospheric. Maria regularly exhibits in juried shows across Canada, and her work is held in private collections nationally and internationally. She is dedicated to advancing pastel as a medium through teaching, mentorship, and personal exploration.

Trish Holmes MPAC

Trish Holmes is a Master Pastellist with Pastel Artists Canada whose work has been recognized nationally and internationally. She was named an “Artist to Watch” in the Pastel Journal after placing in the Pastel 100. Over the years, her artistic journey has ranged from large-scale murals in unique spaces to commissioned portraits, award-winning pastel works, and most recently, charming watercolor pet portraits.

With a lifelong passion for painting, Trish’s art is driven by a love of color, texture, and storytelling. When she isn’t in her studio, she can often be found in her garden, enjoying time with family, or kayaking on the water, always drawing inspiration from the world around her.

Sharon Fox Cranston MPAC

Sharon Fox Cranston, MPAC Sharon Fox Cranston is an award-winning artist currently based in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Drawing inspiration from the region’s breathtaking landscapes and seascapes, she captures the dynamic interplay of light, texture, and emotion through her paintings. Her work reflects a deep connection to the natural beauty of Nova Scotia, which serves as both muse and subject. Born in the UK into a family with a rich tradition of creativity, Sharon’s artistic journey has been shaped by this heritage. She works primarily with pastel, acrylic, and gouache, mediums through which she expresses her unique vision and mastery of painting. Sharon Fox Cranston continues to evolve as an artist, exploring new ideas and techniques while remaining deeply rooted in the landscapes that inspire her.

 

Entry Conditions

  • Entry is online through our online submission system, EntryThingy. If you have not used EntryThingy before you will need to create an account first.  Check out the How To document
  • Entry is not confirmed until submission is complete and payment is received.
  • Open to PAC members in good standing working in soft pastel.
  • A maximum of 3 digital images (jpg), by any one artist, may be entered.
  • Entries are not for sale via the PAC online exhibition
  • All works must be original and created within the last 3 years (after December 1, 2022), and not shown in any previous PAC show (online or physical show).
  • Traditional soft pastels only—no oil pastels. The essential qualities of the painting must have been achieved with soft pastel and the final finishing layers of the painting must consist of predominantly soft pastel.
  • Classroom or workshop work as well as copies of the work of other artists are not eligible.
  • Works created/painted on top of a base photo, print or other mechanical reproduction are not eligible.
  • Works based on professional or published photographs are not eligible (Note: this includes calendar photos).
  • IMPORTANT: Works based on photographic references MUST be from your own original photographs ONLY – no exceptions.
  • Failure to comply with these rules will result in the works being disqualified without notice or refund, and may result in the artist being barred from entering future PAC exhibitions.
  • The jury fee of $10 per image is non-refundable.
  • The juror’s decision is final. No entry may be withdrawn once it is submitted and image details may not be changed (titles, prices, etc.)
  • Your entry into this exhibition constitutes agreement for PAC to reproduce your accepted artwork for exhibition promotion purposes, and on its website.
  • Non-members who submit entries must either register as a member or they will forfeit the applicable jury fee

$10 Per Image

3 Maximum Images

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