Pastels USA exhibition to announce winners
Work by exhibit judge, Lorenzo Chavez.
–Pastel Society of the West Coast will proudly announce award winners on Sunday, Sept. 16, the final day of their 32nd Annual, International Open Exhibition. “Pastels USA”, which opened Aug. 16, is hosted by Morro Bay Art Association. This extraordinary juried event is a collective of paintings done in the pastel medium, featuring some of the finest contemporary artworks in the world. Many of the artists are internationally acclaimed. Past entries have come from all over North America and as far away as Africa, Turkey, Asia and Europe.
Lorenzo Chavez will serve as the 2018 judge for this esteemed juried exhibit. Chavez is currently a member of Western Rendezvous of Art, Pastel Society of Spain, Signature Member of Plein Air Painters of America, Signature Member of California Art Club and Signature Member of American Impressionist Society. Lorenzo is represented by many major fine art galleries. His work is displayed in many private and corporate collections both nationally and internationally. International exhibits include the 2010 summer exhibition for the Society of Pastelists, in France. More information: www.lorenzochavez.com.
The reception Sunday, Sept. 16 from 2-4 p.m. offers a unique opportunity to meet many of the accomplished artists participating in this remarkable exhibit. This event is free and open to the public.
Art Center Morro Bay is located at 835 Main Street, in Morro Bay.
For more information call (805) 772-2504 or visit www.artcentermorrobay.org.
