Local Artists Honored at the Arizona Pastel Artists Association 2023 International Exhibition at the Phippen Museum

Photo: Yavapai County artists competing in the Arizona Pastel Artists Association International Exhibition include (l to r): Carolyn Parker, Jeanne Wellins, Christine Debrosky, Kathy Howard and Christine Bidwell

The 7^th annual International Exhibition and Sale of the Arizona Pastel Artists Association is currently on display at the Phippen Art Museum in Prescott. The juried show features 80 outstanding pastel works from across the country and from Europe. The show runs through April 23, 2023.

Local artist Kathy Howard was awarded Best Western Theme for her paining Morning Reflections

Quad city artist Kathy Howard won the Best Western Theme Award for Morning Reflections. Other local artists who were juried into the show include: Ree Altaville, Dorothy Dooley, Christine Mikesell-Bidwell, Carolyn Parker and Jeanne Wellins. Their works are outstanding examples of the vibrancy of color found in pastel paintings.

Paintings are on display both at the Phippen Museum or through an online catalogue. The Phippen Art Museum is located at 4701 Highway 89N in Prescott. The online catalogue can be found at: apaa.wildapricot.org