Exhibitions

The Arkansas Pastel Society has a robust exhibition schedule. Listed below are some of our recurring exhibits. Additional exhibitions may be added.

National Juried Show: Every other year we hold a National Juried Show which brings in pastel art from around the country, judged by a nationally known juror.

Biennial Juried Show: Every other year we hold a Biennial Juried Show for members only, where prizes are awarded and members’ work is for sale.

Future Exhibitions

2026 OPS/APS Members Exhibit – Call for Entry – APS Members Only

The 2026 OPS/APS Members Exhibit will be held at the Arts On Main, at 415 Main St. in Van Buren, AR.
The exhibition runs from Friday, May 8 through Saturday, June 27, 2026, with a reception on Friday, May 15, from 6:00 pm. – 8:00 pm.

Current Exhibitions

Past Exhibitions

11th Arkansas Pastel Society National Show

2024 APS/OPS Exhibit

2023 Arkansas Pastel Society 10th National Exhibition “Reflections in Pastel”

2023 Arkansas Pastel Society and Ozark Pastel Society Non Juried Members Show

“The Peoples’ Choice Award,” won by Margi Tucker of the Ozark Pastel
Society for her painting “Raven Feather.”

2022 Juried Member Show

Charles Peer with the First Place Winner

2022 Member Show