Showcasing Excellence: Pastel Artists.CA Annual Exhibitions

One of Pastel Artists.CA's key mandates is to promote our members' work through exhibition participation. As part of this mission, PAC strives to host an open juried exhibition, "Purely Pastel," every year. These prestigious gallery exhibitions are a significant platform for showcasing the incredible talent within the pastel art community. The exhibitions alternate between Western and Eastern Canada on an annual basis, allowing artists from across the country the opportunity to present their work in different regions.

To maintain a high level of artistic quality, the exhibitions are juried by well-known national and international pastel artists. Their expertise ensures that the selected entries meet the highest standards, providing a platform for exceptional pastel works. This rigorous selection process not only highlights the best of pastel art but also elevates the visibility of Canadian pastel artists within the broader art community.

In addition to the gallery exhibitions, PAC also holds an annual member juried online exhibition. This online exhibition is open to all PAC members and offers an invaluable opportunity to participate in a prestigious exhibition without the expense and logistics of shipping artworks across the country. This exhibition has been gaining popularity year after year, providing more and more artists with the chance to showcase their pastel creations to a wider audience. The online exhibition has become an essential part of PAC's efforts to promote pastel art in a more accessible and inclusive way. As it continues to grow, the online exhibition further strengthens PAC’s role in supporting and celebrating the vibrant community of pastel artists across Canada.