Vermont Pastel Society Juried Show: Thursday, April 2 – Thursday, May 28, 2026VPS Champlain Hub is pleased to host the 2026 Juried Show (JS) during the months of April & May, 2026. Here is the known information:Location: South Burlington Public Art Gallery, 180 Market Street, South Burlington, VTDates: Thursday, April 2 – Thursday, May 28, 2026
Jurors of Selection: Lyn Asselta – https://www.lynasselta.com/
Robert Carsten – https://woodstockschoolofart.org/instructor/robert-carsten/Judge of Awards:
Daryl Storrs – https://www.darylstorrs.com/List of Awards:
1. First Place Award $500
2. Second Place Award $300
3. Third Place Award $200
4. Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod Award $100
5. Mallory Lake Memorial Award Set of Pastels
Drop Off: Monday, March 30 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
In case of inclement weather, Tuesday, March 31 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Reception: Thursday, April 9, 2026 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Pick Up: Friday, May 29, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026 (11:59 pm)
Notification of acceptance/nonacceptance: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
To submit artwork to the JS, you must go through ShowSubmit and follow the instructions. The cost will be $15 payable to ShowSubmit for up to three (3) paintings.
You have until Monday, February 16th to submit your artwork. Once received, the pastels submitted will be reviewed by two jurors who will select paintings based on the number that can hang in the venue this year.
Our judge will judge for awards, in person, and awards will be presented at the reception mentioned above.
Eligibility: Artwork requirements:
● must be soft (dry) pastel, no oil pastels, with final surface at least 80% traditional soft pastel
● original and from your own reference, not copied from other artists or published materials.
● work painted in a workshop, class, or online group scenario is ineligible
● completed within the last three years
● not exhibited in any previous VPS competition
● framed (including glass or acrylic), labeled, and ready to hang from wire
● must be a faithful representation of the image submitted or it will not be hung in the show.
● work must remain in the venue until the end of the JS, only to be removed earlier at the
discretion of the artist and venue, to be given to a buyer who purchased the work at the venue. An artist removing a painting from the show without following protocol may be prohibited from exhibiting in another VPS JS or ME for a specified period of time
By submitting your work, you are agreeing to the terms established by South Burlington Public Art Gallery for exhibitions. Each artist will be required to fill out and sign the gallery agreement.
Commission: The gallery is not responsible for the sale of artworks. Prospective buyers will be able to look up the artist information and contact the artist directly if they wish to purchase. Members are allowed to submit NFS work, but you are highly encouraged to have your work for sale.
Announcements and Public Relations: The SBPAG will advertise in Seven Days. Please share
information about the JS on your social media and/or Front Porch Forum. Hard-copy postcard invitations can be created at the exhibitors’ request and expense.
Artist Participation: We encourage artists’ participation by attending the JS opening reception with awards on Thursday, April 9th from 5-7pm.
Liability: By submitting your art to ShowSubmit, you are agreeing to the terms established by South Burlington Public Art Gallery for exhibitions and understand that the Vermont Pastel Society has no insurance for liability available for art in transition to and from the venue and while hanging in the venue. All risk for damage during transportation to or from the venue, is the responsibility of the artist.
Art Transportation: Please contact your Hub Point Person to help you arrange transportation of your artwork(s).
Questions: If you have any questions about the JS, feel free to contact:
VPS: Maggie Smith, Champlain Hub co-leader (mffsmith@gmail.com)
VPS: Phyllis Willey, Champlain Hub co-leader (willeykrewe@gmail.com)
This VPS juried show will garner lots of viewer attention at a really great venue. Thank you for offering your pastels for exhibition!
