2026 Signature Members Show

Overview

This is a live exhibition gallery show open to current Signature Members of the Northwest Pastel Society (NPS), held at Scott Milo Gallery in Anacortes, WA. Signature Members may submit up to 3 paintings, with one painting guaranteed to be included if it meets eligibility criteria. The show is juried by Marla Baggetta.

Key Dates

• Submissions Open: Sunday, July 26, 2026
• Entry Deadline: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, midnight PDT
• Acceptance Notification: By Tuesday, September 22, 2026
• Artwork Delivery: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 11am–1pm
• Show Opens: Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 11am
• Opening Reception: Friday, November 6, 2026, 5–8pm with awards beginning at 5pm
• Show Ends: Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 5pm
• Artwork Pick-up: Tuesday, December 1, 11am–1pm
• 3-Day Workshop: November 4–6, 2026 ("Pastels with Joy" with Marla Baggetta and NPS)

Eligibility

Open to current Signature Members of the Northwest Pastel Society (NPS). NPS Signature status is achieved by having been accepted into three separate NPS Open International Exhibitions and must be maintained through continuous payment of annual membership dues. Work exhibited in previous NPS shows is not eligible, nor are works that have won a top award (Best of Show, first, second, or third place) in any other international, national, or regional art show or exhibition. Accepted artwork may not be exhibited concurrently in other shows or competitions, including published and virtual events. All entries must be for sale and realistically priced.

Medium & Size Requirements

All artwork must be executed in dry pastel (hard to soft pure pigment pastels, not oil pastels). Mixed media is permitted when the artwork's final top surface is at least 80% traditional dry pastel. All artwork must be original in concept and completed within the past 2 years. No collaborative, classroom, paid-mentor critiqued, or instructor-assisted work. Portraits may not have been painted from Zoom reference. Any photo reference used must have been taken by the artist themselves. AI assistance is not permitted unless the source is the artist's own photo or artwork. Accepted painting must be identical to the digital entry.

Artwork Specifications

• Maximum unframed artwork size: 18x24" or 432 square inches
• Minimum unframed artwork size: 9x12" or 108 square inches
• No minimum frame size

Fees & Submission

Entry fee is $30 for up to 3 images. Fee is nonrefundable and must be paid by the entry deadline. Enter online at ShowSubmit. Submitted images must NOT include mat or frame; crop photos to include only the artwork. Be sure images are right side up. List image size to the nearest inch. Images should be in JPG format, under 30 mb, and sRGB color space. Framed dimensions are now required by galleries for planning purposes; enter frame dimensions estimated to the nearest inch. Entry forms must be filled out in their entirety. No changes to entries allowed after the entry deadline. No late entries will be accepted.

Awards

$2,000 in cash and merchandise awards. Juror of Selection & Awards: Marla Baggetta.

Delivery of Accepted Artwork

Deliver accepted framed artwork directly to Scott Milo Gallery on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, between 11am and 1pm. Alternatively, NPS will announce regional drop-off locations to pool deliveries (this option is not available in all areas). NPS or NPS volunteers accept NO liability in delivering another member's artwork. Artists may choose to ship their artwork directly to show chair Deb Cepeda at their own expense and liability (address included in acceptance notice). Return shipment of unsold artworks is at the expense of the member artist. All accepted artwork must have a completed NPS label (provided with acceptance letter) attached to the painting's back and taped to the upper left corner or affixed to the hanging wire.

Contact

• Deb Cepeda: [email protected]
• NPS Website