Upcoming Events at The National Arts Club
Fri Sep 18, 6:00 PM - Fri Sep 18, 8:00 PM
15 Gramercy Park South, New York City, NY 10003
Community: Lower Manhattan
Description
The National Arts Club and its Fine Arts Committee presents the 43rd annual exhibition of the Pastel Society of America (PSA), entitled "Enduring Brilliance.”
Event Details
The exhibition opens on September 8 and continues through September 26, with a reception and guided tour on September 18 between 6pm and 8pm, hosted by master pastelist Richard McKinley.
The exhibition marks the continuation of a 43-year partnership between PSA and The National Arts Club and it will feature 183 artists including 15 from Canada, China, Finland, Hong Kong, Philippines, Russia, and Spain, and 168 from the United States. All pieces will be hung modified salon style to comprise the premier event for pastel artists worldwide and $34,000 in awards will be bestowed upon 66 artists selected by art scholar and curator Linda Downs, President and CEO of the College Art Association. The Flora B. Giffuni Foundation will present the major award of $5,000.
On Sunday, September 13th, The National Arts Club will host a Sunday Salon, entitled “Enduring Brilliance - The Arts of Pastel.” PSA President Wright will talk about his recent visits to the prestigious pastel societies in China and the work of two Chinese master pastelists, Master Li TieShue of Beijing and Master Hang MingShi of Shuzhou. On September 19th, PSA will host a free, open-to-the-public product fair featuring 20 booths of the latest pastel materials. The 43rd PSA Awards and Gala Dinner on September 20th will complete this series of events. Tickets are available for purchase to the dinner.
Time: 11am – 5pm Monday through Sunday
Date: September 8th - 26th
Sunday Salon: ENDURING BRILLIANCE - The Arts of Pastel, September 13th, 2:30 PM
Opening Reception and Guided Tour: September 18th between 6pm and 8pm
Ticket Costs: Free
Awards Gala and Dinner: For reservations contact the PSA office by phone 212-533-6931 or email psaoffice@pastelsocietyofamerica.org.
The exhibition marks the continuation of a 43-year partnership between PSA and The National Arts Club and it will feature 183 artists including 15 from Canada, China, Finland, Hong Kong, Philippines, Russia, and Spain, and 168 from the United States. All pieces will be hung modified salon style to comprise the premier event for pastel artists worldwide and $34,000 in awards will be bestowed upon 66 artists selected by art scholar and curator Linda Downs, President and CEO of the College Art Association. The Flora B. Giffuni Foundation will present the major award of $5,000.
On Sunday, September 13th, The National Arts Club will host a Sunday Salon, entitled “Enduring Brilliance - The Arts of Pastel.” PSA President Wright will talk about his recent visits to the prestigious pastel societies in China and the work of two Chinese master pastelists, Master Li TieShue of Beijing and Master Hang MingShi of Shuzhou. On September 19th, PSA will host a free, open-to-the-public product fair featuring 20 booths of the latest pastel materials. The 43rd PSA Awards and Gala Dinner on September 20th will complete this series of events. Tickets are available for purchase to the dinner.
Time: 11am – 5pm Monday through Sunday
Date: September 8th - 26th
Sunday Salon: ENDURING BRILLIANCE - The Arts of Pastel, September 13th, 2:30 PM
Opening Reception and Guided Tour: September 18th between 6pm and 8pm
Ticket Costs: Free
Awards Gala and Dinner: For reservations contact the PSA office by phone 212-533-6931 or email psaoffice@pastelsocietyofamerica.org.
