The Arkansas Pastel Society’s third national exhibition was held December 4th through January 10th at the Arkansas Art Center Community Gallery. An opening holiday reception was held December 4th. The exhibition was juried and judged by nationally known artist, teacher, and author, Doug Dawson.

Best of Show, Bill James, Ocala, FL,
Boen’s Barn-Afternoon
First Place, Tom Christopher, Eldora, IA, Barely Alive
Second Place, Cindy Holmes, Texarkana, TX, Above and Below
Third Place, Kae Barron, Benton, AR, Texting
People’s Choice Award, Janie Hathoot, Little Rock, AR, Garvin Gardens
Mayor Patrick Hayes Award, Harvey Cusworth, Thousand Oaks, CA, Still Life Snapple
Albert Handel Award, Shauanna Duffy Smith, Merrimack, NH, Heading Home
Terry Ludwing Award, Susan Hurst, Little Rock, AR, The Tease
Doug Dawson Pastel Award, William Schneider, Lakewood, IL, Cobalt & Brass
Faber-Castell Award, Mona Kauppinen, Adelphi, MD, Color Purple