Open to all artists nationally and internationally working in pastel. This year we hosted the 17th Annual National Exhibition (2010)
at the Mattatuck Museum, Waterbury, CT, from Oct 1 – 24.
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I judge based on the artist’s feeling, imagination, use of color, and the ability to achieve this through technique and craftmanship. I do not encourage paintings that copy photographs of “pretty” pictures and I try to select works that convey the character and quality of pastel.
– Everett Raymond Kinstler
Our grateful thanks to the many generous businesses and individuals who have contributed awards to our organization. Your support of the arts is greatly appreciated.