CPS Renaissance 2025

The Connecticut Pastel Society is thrilled to share our 32nd Annual National Juried Exhibition, Renaissance in Pastel!

The show was held September 5th – September 28, 2025 at Vernon Community Art Center.

2025 Renaissance Best in Show

Betsy Payne Cook "Returning Home"

Please support our Merchandise Award donors. You will find links to their websites on our Resources/Sponsors page.

The 2025 Renaissance in Pastel Exhibition was held September 5th – September 28, 2025 at Vernon Community Art Center,709 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT. The reception and awards presentation were held on Sunday Sept 21st, 2-4 pm

The Jurors of Selection for this exhibition were Janet Schwartz, Allison Krajcik, and Terri Brooks

Over $7,000 in cash and material awards were awarded by Liz Heywood-Sullivan, PSA-MP,IAPS/MC.

Our featured demo was by Master Pastelist Alison Krajcik, on Sunday, September 28th.

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