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Mall GalleriesNot stated
Atmospheric artwork for Pastel Society Annual Exhibition 2027
The short answer
A competition from Mall Galleries. Applications close 20 November 2026. Official terms last checked 24 August 2026.
Not stated by the organiserthe selection odds. Blank is never read as favourable, and nothing here is estimated to fill it.
In the organiser's words
Quoted from mallgalleries.org.uk and checked on 24 August 2026. This is the organiser's description, reproduced as captured. It has not been through the evidence checks that produced the figures above.
Submissions are online only, open from 17 August and closing at 12 noon on Friday 20 November 2026. The fee is GBP 22 per work, or GBP 14.50 for artists aged 35 or under, and each artist may submit up to six works with a maximum of four selected. Additional awards include the President's Prize at GBP 500 for artists 35 or under and the Bob Last Prize at GBP 400.
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Verified facts
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| Organizer | Mall Galleries |
|---|---|
| Type | Competition |
| Disciplines | any, drawing |
| Location / online | Not stated |
| Eligibility | Any artist aged 18 or over worldwide working in pastel or other dry media such as charcoal, chalk and pencil |
| Deadline | 20 November 2026 |
| Opens | Not stated |
| Award / support | Over GBP 5,000 in cash prizes, including the Caran d'Ache, Pastel Society and Yoshimoto Prizes at GBP 1,000 each |
| Entry fee | GBP 22 per work, or GBP 14.50 per work for artists aged 35 or under |
| Funding type | Funded |
| Verified | 24 August 2026 |
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