The opportunities for showing your pastel artwork continue. The Chicago Pastel Painters have made a call for entries for their second biennial juried exhibition. The exhibition is scheduled to take place February 5 through March 27, 2009, at the Koehnline Museum of Art at the Des Plaines campus of Oakton College, just outside Chicago.

The Juror of Selection and Awards, Doug Dawson, will also be offering a three-day workshop (March 6-8) in conjunction with the show. Awards include a $1,500 Best of Show, as well as $8,000 in cash and merchandise awards.

Some details: Accepting slides or digital images. Entry fees are $35/entry for up to three images. The postmark deadline is November 22. Visit the Chicago Pastel Painters website for a full prospectus or send a No. 10 SASE to: Mike Barret Kolasinski, 4124 North Monticello, Chicago, Illinois 60618.

Pictured here: Silk Blouse (pastel, 25x21) by CPP member artist Michael Latala.