The Pastel Society Annual Exhibition 2023

‘Pastel without boundaries’

It is a difficult time for all of us but drawing and painting can provide a time to both reflect and lose ourselves in a creative process.

As one of the great exponents of pastel, Dame Paula Rego, once said
‘Art is the only place you can do what you like. That’s freedom.’

Pastel and similar dry media are the most direct way we can express our thoughts and whether on their own or in combination with other media,
it has infinite possibilities.

Call for Entries

Please scroll down to see 2023 Exhibition details and Submission information. 

Dates for 2023 Annual Exhibition  
Private View: Tuesday 23 May
Opening and Prizes: Wednesday 24 May
Exhibition closes Saturday 3 June
How to Submit:

Artists are invited to submit work for exhibition alongside members of the Pastel Society at their Annual Exhibition 2023.
The Pastel Society seeks the best in contemporary pastel and dry media, combining traditional skills with creative originality for their 124th Annual Exhibition.

The Society promotes the use of all types of pastel, chalk or crayon whether in stick or pan form, made from pure pigment mixed with a binder including soft pastels, hard pastels, oil pastels, ink pastels, water-based pastels, Conté crayons or sticks and sanguine and other dry mediums that are similar in their application including charcoal and pencil. All of these are regarded as having no boundaries, whether on their own or in combination with other media. However, pastel or the other dry media mentioned should be the primary medium in the finished mixed media work.

The exhibition, in May 2023, offers more than fifteen prizes & awards and the opportunity to have your work seen by thousands of visitors to Mall Galleries.

'Submissions are online only and open on Friday 20 January 2023. There is only a digital selection this year. There will be one confirmation of acceptance sent out to successful artists on 6 April 2023.

 Only accepted work should then be delivered on the required delivery day, framed, to the Mall Galleries' and there will be no further selection from that point. Unless the artist has framed the work badly and in a manner that is out of key with the simple instructions for framing or failed to protect the work with clear glass, all works will be hung.

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Important Dates:

Submissions open: Friday 20 January 2023, 12 noon

Submissions close: Friday 24 March, 12 noon

Notification of selection: Thursday 6 April, 12 noon

Receiving Day (if selected): Saturday 13 May, 10am to 5pm

Exhibition opens: Wednesday 24 May, 10am to 5pm daily

Exhibition closes: Saturday 3 June, 5pm

Collection of unsold work: Thursday 8 June, 10am to 5pm

https://www.mallgalleries.org.uk/call-for-entries/open-calls/pastel-society

Encouraging the use of pastel within the contemporary art world. The Society was founded in 1898, and the first exhibition held in the Royal Institute in Piccadilly. Founder members and early exhibitors included Brangwyn, Degas, Rodin, Rothenstein, Whistler and G.F. Watts. There are currently over fifty-five Members who are professional artists living and working in this country and overseas. Membership is granted through a strict assessment of technical skill, originality, innovation and enthusiasm.

The Society pursues its aims through education and example. It is currently responsible for organising exhibitions, tutorial workshops, demonstrations and lectures throughout the UK. The Society's major showcase is the Annual Exhibition held at the prestigious Mall Galleries in London. This is open to entries from both Members and Non-Members. Awards are made to works of particular note. Workshops are held during the year and demonstrations/talks are also provided throughout the duration of the exhibition.

The Pastel Society (PS) is a registered charity, widely recognised as promoting Contemporary Fine Art in painting and drawing with pastel and dry media both in the UK and worldwide.

Membership of The Society will be granted through a strict assessment of technical skill, originality, innovation, enthusiasm and a willingness to promote the objectives and activities of The Society.

The Society’s Annual Exhibition is open to entries from both members and non-members. A wide range of awards are made for works of particular note and there are prizes specifically for non-members and young artists.

The Mall Galleries, The Mall, London SW1
Telephone: 020 7930 6844
www.mallgalleries.org.uk

 Artists General Benevolent Fund

 New Member Christine Watson will be the AGBI Steward for 2023
10% of monies raised in the “Sealed Bid” section of the annual exhibition
will be given to the AGBI so it is a very easy way to make a donation.

The Pastel Society Summer 2022 Newsletter 42

A copy of the Summer 2022 Newsletter can be downloaded here [Download]

Featured Artist Katrina Wallis-King PS 

Banner Images:
 'Brecon Heather'
'Craig Cerrig - Gleisiad'
'Granite Rock Pools'
'Heather Path'
'Standing Water on the Moor'
'Winter Hill'

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