Pastel Society | Annual Exhibition 2025
Art Competition
Description
| Open to: | Any artist aged 18 or over may enter, from anywhere in the world. |
| Entry cost: | There is a non-refundable submission fee of £20 per work, or £14 per work for artists aged 35 or under. |
| Deadline: | 15th of November 2024 |
| Prize: | Prizes & Awards Cash Prizes: NEW Caran d’Ache Award £2,000 NEW Pastel Society Council Prize £2,000 The Yoshimoto Prize £1,000 for an outstanding work in any dry medium by a non-member The President’s Prize £500 for the best work by an artist aged 35 or under The Bob Last Prize £400 for a work that celebrates the spirit of the late Bob Last (1932-2020), a member of the Pastel Society who was known for his imaginative use of dry media, excellent drawing skills, attention to detail, and passion to present work that was different and innovative. With thanks to his daughters, Joanne Last and Jackie Jones, who will select the prize winner. The Anthony J Lester Art Critic Award A certificate and cheque for £50 Product Prizes: Frank Herring Award Henri Roche Award Mamut Award Schmincke Award UART Award Unison Member Award Set of 72 pastels Unison Non-member Award Set of 72 pastels Unison Young Artist Award Pastels up to £500 for the year, plus mentorship for 1 year by an Associate Artist of Unison Colour Visitors’ Choice Award The winner will receive a set of Caran d’Ache pastel pencils West Design Award Publication Prizes: The Artist Magazine Award A feature article in The Artist magazine The Pastel Society Catalogue Award | First Prize The winning work featured in the exhibition catalogue The Pastel Society Catalogue Award | Second Prize The winning work featured in the exhibition catalogue |
