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'Veil'
by Matthew Draper

The Pastel Society is a registered charity, widely recognised for its success in promoting and encouraging the use of
pastel within the contemporary art world.

The Society was founded in 1898, and the first exhibition held in the Royal Institute in Piccadilly. Founder members and
early exhibitors included Brangwyn, Degas, Rodin, Rothenstein, Whistler and G.F. Watts.

There are currently over fifty-five Members who are professional artists living and working in this country and overseas.
Membership is granted through a strict assessment of technical skill, originality, innovation and enthusiasm.

The Society pursues its aims through education and example. It is currently responsible for organising exhibitions,
tutorial workshops, demonstrations and lectures throughout the UK.

The Society's major showcase is the Annual Exhibition held at the prestigious Mall Galleries in London. This is open to
entries from both Members and non-members. Awards are made to works of particular note. Workshops and
demonstrations are also provided throughout the duration of the exhibition.

The Mall Galleries, The Mall, London SW1
Telephone: 020 7930 6844
www.mallgalleries.org.uk

Love Pastels
The 113th Exhibtion Annual Exhibition opens to the public on Tuesday 14th February 2012.
Official Opening and prize giving at 6pm on
Monday 13th February by:

Julia Peyton-Jones OBE

Director of Serpentine Gallery and Co-Director of
Exhibitions & Programmes

SPECIAL EVENTS DURING THE EXHIBITION

FEATURED ARTIST
David Tremlett

David Tremlett was born in 1945. English sculptor, installation artist and draughtsman. He grew up on his parents' farm in Cornwall and attended the Falmouth School of Art (1962–3), afterwards studying sculpture at the Birmingham College of Art (1963–6) and the Royal College of Art, London. He then travelled widely, his experience of different countries and cultures
providing inspiration and material for his art.
Thursday 16th February
Piers Townshend
will give an illustrated talk

'MOVING AND EXHIBITING PASTELS‘

7pm to 8.30pm
Piers Townshend is Conservator/Restorer at Tate Britain.
He was also 'Condition Checker' for the Degas exhibition at the RA.
Tickets £10, booking essential.
Call 020 7930 6844 to book.

THE PASTEL SOCIETY FRIENDS' DRAW

The Pastel Society Friends Draw will take place
during the private view,
with a drawing donated by Sue Relph PS.

PASTEL SOCIETY WORKSHOPS

See the Workshop page for details.
ART EVENT EVENING
Thursday 23rd February 2012
6pm to 8.30pm
Paint and draw with Members of The Pastel Society
Nicholas Oliver Whitwham will be playing his guitar
as well as modelling for the evening.
PAINTING DEMONSTRATIONS

Tuesday 14th February Angela A'Court will be talking and painting
from 12noon to 1pm
Wednesday 15th February Peter Vincent will be demonstrating a 'Work in Progress'
from 11am to 4pm
Thursday 16th February Roy Wright will be demonstrating a 'Work in Progress'
from 1.00pm to 5.00pm
Friday 17th February Felicity House will be 'painting in the gallery'
from 11.00am to 3.00pm
Monday 20th February John Tookey will be demonstrating a 'Work in Progress'
from 10.30am
Wednesday 22nd February Ann Wilkinson will be giving a painting demonstration
from 11.30am to 3.00pm
Thursday 23rd February Sue Relph will be giving a painting demonstration
from 1.00pm to 5.00pm

The exhibition closes
Saturday 25th February 2012 at 2.00pm

ANNUAL OPEN EXHIBITION CONDITIONS FOR ENTRY

Maximum of six works submitted. Maximum of four works selected.
Acceptable media: Pastels, including oil pastels, charcoal, pencil, conté, sanguine, or any dry media.
All works must be framed. Metal frames are inadmissible. We cannot receive pictures taller than 2.4m (8ft),
please call in advance if your work exceeds this.
All works must be for sale. Minimum price: £300.
Registration packs and the new ONLINE REGISTRATION details are available from the Mall Galleries
They can also be downloaded from here [download]
Please note that as from January 2011 the price for submission will be increased to £12 per work

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