35th Purely Pastel Exhibition
May 27 to June 13, 2025
Location: All Galleries
Presented by:Â Pastel Artists.CA
Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony: Thursday, May 29, 2025, 6 pm to 8 pm
Join us in celebrating the wonderful medium of pastels.Â
Pastel Artists.CA presents works from artists across Canada, and internationally, working in pastels. Pastels are the world’s oldest medium, dating back to the caves in Lascaux. Modern advancements in the manufacture of pastels, along with museum-quality paper supports, mean those pastel paintings created by today’s artists will last for centuries to come. And yes, they are paintings!
This exhibition is exclusive to works created in pastel. From landscapes to still life, portraits to abstract, our members create beautiful work in different styles. From bold strokes to the faintest whisper of pastel, artists can express themselves in any manner that soothes their souls and communicates their vision. There are no limits to pastels.
View the works in this exhibition and you can confirm that for yourself.
Events
Reception – On Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 6 pm to 8 pm is the Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony.
ICAN 2025 Conference – On Wednesday, May 28 to Sunday, June 1, 2025, is the Pastel Artists.CA biannual conference. Featuring Canada’s top pastel artists and providing an opportunity to learn, grow, and make connections with other pastel artists from across Canada and beyond.Â
Call for Entry
Enter Now to be part of the Pastel Artists 35th Purely Pastel Exhibition
Dates: May 27th to June 13th
56 Neilson Drive
Toronto, ON M9C 1V7
Exhibition Awards
Ursula Reese Grand Prize: $600
1st Place (Art In Canada): $500
2nd Place: $400
3rd Place: $300
Four Honourable Mentions: $100 each
Entry Fees & Commission
- All entries must be for sale
- All sales are subject to a 15% commission
FEES
- PAC Members: A non-refundable fee of $15 per image
- Non-members: A non-refundable fee of $20 per image.Â
ICAN Conference
May 28 to June 1, 2025
Location: Neilson Park Creative Centre
Cost: Click here for Individual Workshop Details
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2025
Take part in this biannual conference features Canada’s top pastel artists and provides an opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with other pastel artists from across Canada and beyond.
The Pastel Artists.CA are back again with a stellar line-up of sessions and activities to stimulate you over the five-day conference. You are welcome to attend all five days (May 28 through June 1, 2025), or choose to attend fewer days.
For workshop details and registration info, click below: https://www.pastelartists.ca/ican-2025/
Joan Larson, Three by Three, Ursula Reese Grand Prize
Pastel
Jane Romanishko , Don Jose, First Prize
Pastel
Brenda Matsen , Jasper, Second Prize
Pastel
Susan White, Tiny Universe, Third Prize
Pastel