Exhibitions
“2021 FOR PASTELS ONLY on Cape Cod”
25th Annual National Juried Exhibit
July 21 thru August 14
Cultural Center of Cape Cod, Yarmouth, Mass.
For 25 years, the “For Pastels Only on Cape Cod” (FPO) exhibit has celebrated the pastel art form, featuring stunning works by contemporary artists from across the country—and indeed the world. This prestigious show will once again be held at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod in South Yarmouth and is open to the public. All works of art in the show will be available for purchase at the Cultural Center and online.
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod is located at 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA.
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Let’s Celebrate Together!
Awards Presentation and Opening Reception
July 24 at 6 – 8pm
(award presentation at 7pm)
In-person at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Join us as we toast the winners and celebrate the impressive array of pastel works, curated by Juror of Selection, Eileen Casey. Over $6,500 in cash and merchandise will be awarded to the top artists in this year’s show, selected by Juror of Awards, Dawn Emerson. And of course, there will be wine and cheese.
(Don’t worry if you can’t make the live reception. A video of the event will be posted on this page at a later date.)
Important Dates (updated)
May 16 Entry deadline
May 28 Notification of acceptance
July 16 Shipped artwork due
July 18 Hand delivery of work to Cultural Center of Cape Cod
12 noon–3 pm
July 21 Show opens at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
July 24 Reception & Awards Presentation
6-8 p.m. at The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
307 Old Main St, South Yarmouth
August 15 Show closes
Demo by Laurinda O’Connor from 1–3 pm
Pick up work 1–3 pm
August 16 Return art shipped
JUROR OF SELECTION
Eileen Casey
JUROR OF AWARDS
Dawn Emerson
Dawn is an award winning pastelist, pastel enthusiast, instructor, author of Pastel Innovations,and producer of seven instructional videos. She brings an attitude of playfulness and experimentation to the pastel stage as she merges drawing, painting and printmaking processes to inspire story telling, freedom, and creativity. In her own work she strives for the “Haiku” version of image making– where less is more, and the individual’s marks and empty spaces tell the story. For more information about Dawn, and to see images of her work, please go to her website.
Dawn will be the instructor for our Summer Master Workshop, “Pastel Innovation Workshop”.
The PPSCC is grateful for the support of our sponsors and partners.
Next on the Calendar:
Signature Members Show
September 12 – October 5
Creative Arts Center, Chatham, MA
PPSCC will host a Signature Strokes in Pastel exhibit showcasing the talents of our Signature members this coming fall at the Creative Art Center in Chatham, MA. The show will run September 12 – October 5, with a tentative opening reception on Sunday, September 12th. Each Signature member is invited to submit to this exhibit. More information