PASTEL SOCIETY OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS
Is proud to host the
2026 ART OF THE PASTEL INTERNATIONAL JURIED SHOW
$2,000 in Cash and Merchandise Awards
· Best of Show $1,000
· 2nd Place $500
· 3rd Place $250
· Honorable Mentions Merchandise Awards
JUDGE AND JUROR: KAREN VERNON
Karen Vernon is an internationally recognized American artist celebrated for her mastery in watercolors, oils, acrylics, and pastels. She began her artistic journey as a child, taking a top award at the age of seven. Encouraged by her parents and teachers, she developed a profound appreciation for the flow of color.
Vernon’s formal education includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, which laid the foundation for her diverse artistic career. Her works are distinguished by their luminosity and vibrant use of color, often depicting floral and natural subjects. Her paintings are part of numerous museum, private, and corporate collections worldwide.
In addition to her personal artistic pursuits, Vernon is a dedicated educator, teaching workshops across the United States, Canada and Europe. She emphasizes the importance of quality materials and a deep understanding of mediums to achieve the desired luminosity and intensity in her works.
Throughout her career, Karen Vernon has remained committed to creating art that nourishes and uplifts, stimulating imagination and creativity. Her dedication to her craft and her contributions to the art community continue to inspire artists and art enthusiasts.
IMPORTANT DATES AND LOCATION:
Entry Opening October 15, 2025
Entry Deadline December 1, 2025
Notice of Acceptance December 9, 2025
Delivery of Artwork January 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Show Opens January 3, 2026
Reception and Awards January 3, 2026, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Show Closes January 31, 2026
Pickup of Paintings February 2 & 3, 2026, 10:00-4:00 p.m
o Degallery
o 930 N. Rosemary Dr
o Bryan, TX
o 979-704-3090
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
· Artwork must have been created in the last 2 years.
· Must be entirely the work of the artist and not copied from another artist’s work.
· If a photograph is used, the photograph must be taken by submitting artist or have permission from photographer.
· Artwork must not have been created under supervision in a workshop or class, in person or otherwise.
· No mixed media, photographs, digital or any other media other than soft pastels.
· Size restriction is 36 inches x 36 inches including frame.
· Artwork must be firmly framed with screw eyes or “D” rings and wired ready for hanging. No sawtooth hangers.
· Artwork must be for sale and cannot be picked up before the show ends.
· This is a juried show and all paintings may not be accepted.
· Notifications will be available no later than December 9, 2025. Results will be available in your OnlineJuriedShows artist profile. The PSST Exhibition Committee reserves the right to reject work deemed unsuitable at the venue.
· One year ban from entering any PSST show if rules are not Followed.
ENTRY FEES (non-refundable) AND REQUIREMENTS:
Member Pricing: $45 for the first 2 images, $15 for 1 additional entry.
A total of 3 entries allowed per artist.
Non-member pricing: $60 for first 2 images, $15 for 1 additional entry.
A total of 3 entries allowed per artist.
If you would like to become a member of the Pastel Society of Southeast Texas, please visit our website. www.pastelsocietyofsoutheasttexas.com
Membership fees are $40 per year.
· Entries are made using OnlineJuriedShow only.
· Log in and click Enter This Show above or register for a new user account.
· Submit up to 3 images.
· JPEGs must not show mat, frame, etc. and must be an accurate representation of the artwork. Photos should be cropped to Include only the artwork. Please be sure your images are right side up.
· Images must be smaller than 4 MB, and at least 1920 pixels on the longest side @ 72 dpi. The PSST Exhibition Committee reserves the right to reject work deemed unsuitable at the venue.
· Images should be in JPEG format, in sRGB color space.
· Digital images of your artwork should be high quality, look professional and accurately represent your work.
· Help in photographing and properly sizing your work can be found at https://onlinejuriedshows.com/Help.aspx.
· If you need assistance or are unable to enter your images, please email: onlinejuriedshows@gmail.com or 888-666-1351
· Log in and click Enter This Show above or register for a new user account.
· Remember to check your junk/spam folder for correspondence from services@onlinejuredshows.com and manager@onlinejuriedshows.com.
PAYMENTS:
The entry fee is paid via PayPal/Credit Card to Pastel Society of Southeast Texas upon submission. No checks accepted. All entry fees are nonrefundable and must be paid by the entry deadline.
SALES:
· Paintings must be for sale.
· Degallery will handle the sales and they will keep 40% commission on all art sold and artists will receive 60%. The buyer is responsible for all shipping costs.
· There will be no substitutions of paintings during the show and no early removal of artwork.
· Prices may not be changed after submission and after submission deadline.
DELIVERY AND SHIPPING OF ACCEPTED ARTWORK:
· Artwork accepted into the show must be delivered to Degallery
930 N. Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, on January 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
· For artwork mailed, paintings are to be mailed to Lynda Hughes, 15923 Clipper Pointe Dr., Cypress, TX, 77429. Artwork must arrive at this address no later than December 31, 2025 or it will not be hung.
· There will be no handling fee for work shipped in an Airfloat Strong Box or Uline Deluxe Art Shipper. Work shipped in other packaging will carry a $35 handling fee payable at the time of shipping. No crates will be accepted. Styrofoam peanuts and similar loose packing materials are not allowed. Boxes that arrive unsuitable for return shipping must be replaced by artist. Work must be shipped by commercial carrier (UPS, FedEx, DHL). Shipped work will be returned promptly after show closes. All work must be clean, securely framed, and wired for hanging in a non-metal frame. We recommend the use of a framer’s grade plexiglass for shipping large paintings to minimize shipping cost and risk.
· Artists are responsible for delivery or shipping sold work to buyers.
· Degallery and the Pastel Society of Southeast Texas will use all reasonable care in receiving, hanging, showing and returning work. Neither Degallery or the Pastel Society of Southeast Texas is responsible for any damage or loss to work incurred during shipping, hanging or showing the work. It is recommended that artists insure their own work. Degallery reserves the right not to hang work that arrives damaged; is not properly wired for hanging; that is not equivalent to the image submitted for selection; or that otherwise does not conform to Submission Requirements.
· Damaged work will be reported to artist and, if needed, returned at the artist’s expense.
· Artwork must be picked up February 2nd or 3rd, 2026. Art cannot be stored.
CONTACTS:
Lynda Hughes, lyhughesstudios@gmail.com, 832-755-7063
Tetyana Aleksenkto, taniadima@hotmail.com, 832-257-1381
TERMS:
As a condition of entry to the PSST 2026 Art of the Pastel International Juried Show, the submitting artist agrees to the terms and conditions stated herein, including granting permission to the Pastel Society of Southeast Texas and Degallery to reproduce the accepted paintings for advertising and promotional purposes only. No images will be used or published for any other purposes except as stated above.