VPS Hub Exhibitions - Vermont Pastel Society

Vermont Pastel Society – Many Visions:

Nine Central Vermont Pastelists

On display at the CVMC Art Gallery from May 17, 2025, to July 12, 2025

Reception: June 5, 2025; 4:30 – 6 PM – Awards at 5 PM.

Exhibition Statement:

Vermont is known for its picturesque landscapes, lush green forests, rolling hills and sparkling lakes. What better way to capture these natural wonders than vibrant colors of pastels. To celebrate summer, CVMC Art Gallery is pleased to welcome the Central Vermont painters of the Vermont Pastel Society (VSP). This all-volunteer group of artists was founded in 1999 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.

“As the Central Vermont Chapter of the Vermont Pastel Society, we vary in many ways: some of us went to art school, some are self-taught; some have been painting for decades, some are newer to art. We paint landscapes, people, animals, florals, interiors, and abstracts. But we are united in our love of pastel, a medium with a special richness of color and versatility. There are nine artists represented in this show. And so, we bring you our many visions.”