pastel challenge

Pastel Challenge

In the PANZ quarterly newsletter, and Facebook page our members are invited to submit artwork to a Newsletter Pastel Challenge.
There are two divisions – General (non-Honorary Members); Honorary Members (APANZ upwards)
The competition is usually a theme of sorts, and will be judged.
The winning artwork receives $100 and second place $50. Please see each Newsletter for details.

So that you can plan ahead, here are the topics for the coming year.
KITCHEN VESSEL (Anything that holds liquid) (Jun/Jul 25) Due 15th May 2025 - Challenge #77
FRUIT &/OR VEGES - Still Life (Aug/Sept 25) Due 15th July 2025 - Challenge #78
THE KIWI SHED (Oct/Nov 25) Due 15th September 2025 - Challenge #79
FROM YOUR TRAVELS (Dec/Jan 25) Due 15th November 2025 - Challenge #80
CHRISTMAS COVER (Dec/Jan 25) Due 15th November 2025 Christmas Challenge
CAMOUFLAGE IN NATURE (Feb/Mar 26 issue) Due 15th January 2026 - Challenge #81

Here are the rules :

Entry in the Newsletter Pastel Challenge competition is restricted to paid up members of Pastel Artists of NZ (Inc)
One entry per person, per competition. All entries are judged by a number – not the artist
All entries will be published in the next issue of NZ Pastel Artist.
An artist winning First or Second place in the Newsletter Pastel Challenge is not eligible to enter again for 2 challenges from winning entry.
Entries are to be forwarded as a.jpg attachment via email to [email protected].
Enter Pastel Challenge number in the subject line. In your email, include the painting title, size in cm (height x width), and which division you are entering.
Photos must be of publishable quality. Crop out untidy edges or easels.
Entries MUST be the original work of the artist, NOT copied from other sources or completed in a workshop.
PANZ strongly urges artists who use reference photographs to use images they have taken themselves. Where photographs taken by others (including those downloaded from free-use websites) have been used for reference, permission must have been obtained, and credit must be clearly stated. No images created by AI (artificial intelligence) may be used as reference for artwork. All artworks must be 80% pastel. Any mixed media used must be in a physical form or medium (No AI).
Entries received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Entries MUST have been completed within the last two years and not previously exhibited in the PANZ National Exhibition or a previous challenge.
Entries (including winners) in the Pastel Challenge may be entered into the upcoming PANZ National Exhibition.
NO Diptychs or Triptychs please.
The entries will be collated and emailed to a recognised artist/judge(s) for assessment.
Prizes will be awarded at the discretion of the judge(s). Judge’s decisions are final.
This competition does not form part of the PANZ Awards system and no points will be allotted to the winner.
By entering this competition, you agree that your art may be posted on Social Media.