QUARTERLY QUOTE Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. Pablo Picasso We are anticipating a great reception for our Juried Show this Friday, October 6. The Members’ Exhibition “People’s Choice Award” will be decided soon. Hub … Continue reading →
VPS Newsletter July 2023 QUARTERLY QUOTE An artist is not paid for their labor but for their vision. James Whistler We had a fabulous reception for our Members’ Exhibition at Park McCullough House Hub activities have continued throughout spring into … Continue reading →
QUARTERLY QUOTE Art wasn’t supposed to look nice; it was supposed to make you feel something. Rainbow Rowell Most VT communities have low CoViD infection rates, and with warmer weather in sight, VPS artists are getting together in person again. … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 Bell Hooks CoViD cases are greatly diminished now, and mask mandates are being rescinded.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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
