Our fifth international online pastel competition is coming this October! We are hosting the show with OnlineJuriedShows OJS. Do you want to know more? Here is the link to the prospectus. Competition opens: October 1, 2026 Competition closes: October 31, 2026 The results will be published at the beginning of December. Have a look at our former DUST OFF competitions here: Open competitions | The PastelGuild of Europe

Pastel is an excellent and versatile medium all on its own. But it also shines in combination with other media. That’s why we are offering an additional competition this summer. The rules are the same as for the Summer GET DUSTY, with one exception; you may combine pastel with watercolour, acrylics, black or coloured ink, charcoal, coloured pencils, a print technique (monoprint, cyanotype etc) or even a collage. We would like works to clearly feature pastel. As it is difficult to specify a...

The Summer GET DUSTY runs over two months. Deadline is August, 25th at midnight CET. Every member may post up to three entries of their choice. We are looking forward to seeing your work. Have a great summer! @dorotheaschulz