Welcome to the Degas Pastel Society

The Degas Pastel Society is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization founded in 1984, dedicated to promoting public awareness of the pastel medium and providing exposure and recognition for the Society’s members through exhibitions.

24th Biennial Members Exhibition

The 24th Biennial Members Exhibition opened on August 1st and runs until August 29th at the Hammond Regional Arts Center in Hammond, LA. We thank this year’s Judge, Phil Sandusky, for performing the difficult task of selecting award winners among so many beautiful paintings.

Award of Exceptional Merit

Nancy King Mertz
Strut

Award of Exceptional Merit

Janet E. Johnson
The Collection

Award of Excellence

Glinda Schager
Fort Pickens Low Tide

Award of Excellence

Vicki Lueb
Vaiden

Forever in our memories, forever in our hearts.
Rather than list Alan’s professional accolades, of
which there are so many, let us instead remember
him for his generosity of spirit, his abundant
kindness, and his willingness to share his time and
knowledge with artists of all levels.
Let us celebrate his contributions to the world of
pastel art, his role in shaping the Degas Pastel
Society, and his lasting legacy as an artist, educator,
and mentor. May his work continue to inspire and
influence generations of artists to come.