The Connecticut Pastel Society is thrilled to share our 29th Annual National Juried Exhibition, Renaissance in Pastel! The show was held at the Lyme Art Association in Old Lyme, CT from June 10 to August 4, 2022.
36th Annual show, April 2-30, 2022 Southington Community Cultural Arts (SoCCA) Southington, CT
The Connecticut Pastel Society is thrilled to share our 28th Annual National Juried Exhibition, Renaissance in Pastel! Special thanks to our esteemed Jury of Selection: Julie Friedman, Maceo Mitchell, and Diane…
The Connecticut Pastel Society is thrilled to share our 27th Annual National Juried Exhibition, Renaissance in Pastel! Special thanks to our esteemed Jury of Selection: Laurinda O'Connor, Susan Ellis, and…
Award Winners Accepted Honorable Mention - 2020 Purely Pastel Alexia Wilber: Gentleman CPS Merit Award of Excellence - 2020 Purely Pastel Peter Seltzer: Glads Honorable Mention - 2020 Purely Pastel…
Statement from the Juror of Selection: In selecting the Purely Pastel online exhibition for the Connecticut Pastel Society, my first experience, both emotionally and intellectually, was an overview of the total exhibit. It was a pleasure to see the "uniqueness" of creative effort in the entries. This characteristic reflects a variety of approach that is both creative and well-executed. It was also refreshing to see a variety of subject matter, which again reflects the reaching out of the inquisitive and talented artist! Frank Federico, PSA HFH, IAPS MC, CPS, NWS
Statement from the Judge of Awards: Congratulations to all the award winners and everyone selected to participate in this online show. Judging was difficult due to the number of high-quality paintings. It is always inspiring as an artist to view such fine work and observe the various styles and interpretations of subject matter. Mike Beeman, PSA, IAPS MC
Statement from the Exhibition Chair:
It has been an honor to chair the Connecticut Pastel Society’s 2018 Purely Pastel Online Juried Show. This is an exciting new opportunity for artists as well as CPS. The one thing that hasn’t changed from past Purely Pastel Juried shows is the caliber of artwork that was submitted by our membership!
Thank you to Frank Federico our juror and Mike Beeman our awards judge; we are grateful for your hard work. Thank you to the board and members of CPS for your commitment to the organization and the artists, and a special thank you to the artists who submitted artwork to this show. I was inspired by all of the talents on display. Stacy Mayou, Purely Pastel Chair
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On November 9th 2003, the last day for the show, Millie Gliniecki kindly gave a demonstration in pastel at the Little Red School House in West Hartford.Renaissance in Pastel 2003at…
Dick McEvoy 2004 BEST IN SHOW Renaissance in Pastel Poverty Hollow
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