Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod Scholarship Awards 2023

The Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod (PPSCC) is pleased to announce that four talented aspiring artists have been honored in the 2023 Scholarship Awards Program. Recipients were honored at an awards presentation and pop-up exhibit co-sponsored by the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod, the Cape and Islands Art Educators Association (CAIAEA), and the Printmakers of Cape Cod at the Cape Cod Museum of Art held on May 18 with artist Lynn Stanley, former education curator at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum, delivering an inspirational talk. All recipients of this award plan to study a visual arts related field at the postsecondary level. Applicants submitted examples of artwork, a statement of art background, experience, and future aspirations to pursue visual arts, and a recommendation from their schools.

The Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod is a non-profit corporation founded in 1995 to create a community of pastel artists, set standards of excellence through education, and encourage and nurture artists in their professional growth. PPSCC has since grown to more than 250 members in 30 states and U.S. territories. The mission of the organization continues today. Through its scholarship program for young aspiring artists, PPSCC encourages a new generation of artists in pursuing artistic endeavors. More information about PPSCC is available at their website: https://ppscc.org/.