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VPS Newsletter January 2023

Vermont Pastel Society Posted on January 3, 2023 by John LandyJanuary 3, 2023

QUARTERLY QUOTE  A picture is a poem without words. Horace The CoViD variants haven’t left us, so with winter upon us, we may need to mask up again, and/or we may need to use Zoom for meetings, especially with some … Continue reading →

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VPS Newsletter October 2022

Vermont Pastel Society Posted on October 3, 2022 by John LandyOctober 3, 2022

QUARTERLY QUOTE  Art is the only serious thing in the world. And the artist is the only person who is never serious. Oscar Wilde The CoViD Omicron variant continues to pester us, and now with cooler weather calling us indoors … Continue reading →

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VPS Newsletter July 2022

Vermont Pastel Society Posted on July 1, 2022 by John LandyJuly 1, 2022

QUARTERLY QUOTE  Art is a line around your thoughts.    Gustav Klimt CoViD cases continue to decline, so some of us are feeling safer about meeting indoors, and with summer weather here and outdoor meeting possible, there is ample time … Continue reading →

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VPS Newsletter April 2022

Vermont Pastel Society Posted on March 28, 2022 by John LandyMarch 28, 2022

QUARTERLY QUOTE  The function of art is to do more than tell it like it is—it’s to imagine what is possible.  Bell Hooks CoViD cases are greatly diminished now, and mask mandates are being rescinded. People are starting to meet indoors … Continue reading →

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VPS Newsletter January 2022

Vermont Pastel Society Posted on December 31, 2021 by John LandyDecember 31, 2021

QUARTERLY QUOTE  Artwork is a representation of our devotion to life. Agnes Martin We’ve entered a new year, but Covid has not left us, so meeting in person will be challenging again. Thankfully, we now have lots of experience with … Continue reading →

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VPS Newsletter October 2021

Vermont Pastel Society Posted on October 1, 2021 by John LandyOctober 1, 2021

QUARTERLY QUOTE Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable. Banksy Autumn has appeared! Vermont lifted CoViD restrictions this summer, and we were able to meet again in person, but with fall bringing us back inside and the delta … Continue reading →

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VPS Newsletter July 2021

Vermont Pastel Society Posted on June 28, 2021 by John LandyJune 28, 2021

QUARTERLY QUOTE An artist discovers their genius the day they dare not to please. (Forgive my gender-neutral substitutions, Andre!) Andre Malraux Summer has arrived, Vermont has lifted CoViD restrictions, so we are able to meet again in person! Regional hubs … Continue reading →

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VPS Newsletter April 2021

Vermont Pastel Society Posted on April 1, 2021 by John LandyApril 1, 2021

QUARTERLY QUOTE Art has a voice—let it speak. Rochelle Carr Spring is here, and a renewed feeling of hopefulness abounds. Let’s celebrate in whatever way we want…including by painting! Three regional hubs continue to meet regularly, via Zoom, and three … Continue reading →

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VPS Newsletter January 2021

Vermont Pastel Society Posted on January 7, 2021 by John LandyJanuary 7, 2021

QUARTERLY QUOTE A true artist is not one who is inspired but one who inspires others. Salvador Dali Our first VPS Online Juried Show is still available for viewing on our website until January 31, 2021. One regional hub continues … Continue reading →

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Members Online Show Awards

Vermont Pastel Society Posted on November 20, 2020 by John LandyNovember 20, 2020

Juror Alain Picard’s Comments on the 2020 Members Show Award Winners I am honored and delighted to have served as Juror of Awards for the Vermont Pastel Society’s inaugural Members Only Online Show. I’d like to share a few comments … Continue reading →

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About The Vermont Pastel Society

The Vermont Pastel Society (VPS) is an all-volunteer organization founded in 1999. The purpose of VPS is to build and strengthen connections among pastel artists. VPS has about 100 members and is open to all levels of pastel artists. Artists using both oil and soft pastels are welcome to join.

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