Open to all artists nationally and internationally working in pastel. This year we host the 20th Annual National Exhibition (2013)
at the Slater Memorial Museum, Norwich, CT, from Oct 10 – Nov 17.
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Great American Art Works
handmade soft pastels
Canson Artist Papers & Rembrandt Pastels
Heilman Designs
pastel boxes & easels
Jack Richeson & Company
pastels & supplies
Terry Ludwig Pastels
handmade soft pastels
Jerry’s Artarama
pastels & supplies
Dick Blick
pastels & supplies
Mount Vision Pastels
handmade soft pastels
This year’s CPS exhibition is exceptionally strong containing both strong bold large scale works and small quite intimate pastels. Both a high level of personal artistic development and technical mastery of the medium are evident throughout the exhibited works. The works that stood out to this award juror were the pastels that successfully blended inspiration with skillful technical execution to create a work that went beyond the conventional.
– Jimmy Wright PSA President
It was my pleasure to have the opportunity to be an Awards Judge for the CPS Exhibition at the Slater Museum in Norwich, CT. Our objective in choosing the winners was to look for works that were out of the ordinary in spirit, design, composition and color. It was difficult to make these decisions since there are so many beautiful paintings in this exhibition!
– Rae Smith PSA Former President
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.