CPS Renaissance 2024

The Connecticut Pastel Society is thrilled to share our 31st Annual National Juried Exhibition, Renaissance in Pastel!

The show was held at the Arts Center East in Vernon, CT from September 13 to October 4, 2023.
2024 Renaissance Best In Show,
Ann Volpe, "Deep Blue"

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The 2024 Renaissance in Pastel Exhibition was held September 13 – October 24, 2024 at Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT.

The reception and awards presentation were held on Friday, September 20th from 5:00-7:00 pm. Over $9,000 in cash and material awards have been awarded by Michele Mozzone, PSA, IAPS/MC.

Thank you to Jurors of Selection, Vianna Szabo, IAPS EP, Joelle Feldman, PPSCC and Christine Bodnar, IAPS EP as well as the Judge of Awards, Michele Poirier-Mozzone, PSA; IAPS/MC. We also want to thank the staff at Lyme Art Association for hosting this year’s event.

Our featured demo was by Master Pastelist Gigi Liverant, on Saturday, October 26, from 2:00-4:00pm.

Congratulations to all the accepted artists and award winners!
We hope you enjoy the show.