Monthly Zoom Demonstration
Winning in these competitions does not stop you entering the same painting into the Annual Comp
Recent Video of Zoom Demonstration
What You Need to Know
General Information
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When: 2nd Tuesday of each month, February to November
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Start Time: 5.30 PM (general chat) for a 6.00 PM start A.E.S.T. (Brisbane, Qld time)
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Finish Time: 8.30 PM
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Where: Online (Zoom link provided after registration)
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Who Can Attend:
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PSA Members: Free access
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Non-Members: $10 per session (Purchase a session here)
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Recordings Availability
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Most demonstrations will be available to members as videos on our website after the event.
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Certain demonstrations are accessible only during the live session.
ZOOM Monthly Demonstrations
Learn, Create and Connect
At the Pastel Society of Australia (PSA), we bring pastel artists together for monthly ZOOM* demonstrations led by expert pastellists.
*Zoom is a communications platform that allows users to connect with video, audio, phone, and chat. Using Zoom requires an internet connection and a supported device (mobile phone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer). You do not need to create a Zoom account.
These live sessions online, coming from the studio of the guest presenter, are interactive and offer techniques, styles, and creative inspiration for artists of all levels.
Monthly Zoom Competitions
A PSA Member-Exclusive Opportunity
Members are invited to participate in our Monthly Zoom Competitions and bi-annual Set Subject Competitions held alongside the monthly demonstrations.
Rules:
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Eligibility: PSA members only
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Entry Fee: Free
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Judging Categories: General Members, Accomplished Pastellists (AP, PSA), Master Pastellists (MP, PSA)
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Judging Process: Conducted by the Zoom demonstrator of the month
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Entry Limit: Maximum of 2 paintings per entrant (max file size: 2MB each)
Prizes:
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General Members Winner: $50
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AP/MP Winner: $25
Set Subject Competitions
Twice a Year, With Bigger Prizes
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Our special Set Subject Competitions are held in June and November, with unique themes to challenge and inspire members.
Details:
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Eligibility: PSA members only
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Entry Fee: $5
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Entry Limit: 2 paintings (max file size: 2MB each)
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Judging Process: Judged independently by the monthly Zoom demonstrator
Prizes:
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General Member Winner: $200
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AP/MP Winner: $100
2025 Themes:
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June: "Playing with Red"
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November: "Bring the Viewer in with Aerial Perspective"
PLEASE NOTE:
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Winners of any PSA Set Subject Competition become ineligible to enter the annual Alexandra Awards (for members who’ve never won a first prize for a pastel painting in an art competition) run in conjunction with the PSA Annual Awards Exhibition.