The Sebastopol Center for the Arts (SebArts) invites artists to submit original soft pastel works for a juried exhibition titled "Color in Hand – The Art of Soft Pastel." The call opens on August 13, 2026 and closes on November 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST. Accepted works will be displayed from January 9 to February 14, 2027, with the exhibition opening reception on January 9. Artists may submit up to three pieces; the first application costs $35, with $10 for each additional submission. The juried panel will award prizes: Best of Show $400, First Place $300, Second Place $200, Third Place $100, and two Coordinator Awards of $50 each. Selected artists receive 60 % of the sales price of any sold work. Shipping or hand‑delivery of artworks is required, with detailed instructions provided on the call page. The event is open to artists worldwide and encourages a wide range of styles, from realism to abstraction, provided the work is primarily soft pastel and meets the size and framing requirements. SebArts is committed to showcasing contemporary pastel art and supporting artists through a fair, transparent selection process.