The Pastel Society Open Call
The Pastel Society invites artists worldwide to submit works in pastel and other dry media for their 128th Annual Exhibition. Over £5,000 in prizes are available, including the Caran d'Ache and Yoshimoto prizes of £1,000 each. Deadline is Friday, 20 November 2026, 12 noon.
The Pastel Society welcomes submissions of works in pastel and other dry media, including pencil, charcoal, crayon, and chalk. Artists are encouraged to explore the use of color in their mark-making, with no restrictions on style or technique. The exhibition will celebrate the diversity of contemporary painting and drawing.
Prizes include:
No specific eligibility restrictions are mentioned beyond the medium requirements. Artists should submit their work online via the provided link. 📅 Date limite : 2026-11-20 📍 Mall Galleries, London, United Kingdom 💶 Cachet partiel 🎟 Candidature gratuite 🎨 Disciplines : Peinture / dessin 🔗 https://www.mallgalleries.org.uk 📸 Compte source : @The Pastel Society 👥 Organisateur / source :
Prizes include:
- Caran d'Ache prize: £1,000 for an outstanding work in pastel or dry media
- Yoshimoto prize: £1,000 for an outstanding work in a dry medium by an artist submitting through the open call
- Over £5,000 in total prizes and awards
No specific eligibility restrictions are mentioned beyond the medium requirements. Artists should submit their work online via the provided link. 📅 Date limite : 2026-11-20 📍 Mall Galleries, London, United Kingdom 💶 Cachet partiel 🎟 Candidature gratuite 🎨 Disciplines : Peinture / dessin 🔗 https://www.mallgalleries.org.uk 📸 Compte source : @The Pastel Society 👥 Organisateur / source :