The Pastel Society of New Hampshire and the Pastel Painters of Maine present “Cross Border Pastel Connections” Exhibition at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery in Portsmouth, NH. The show opens on June 1st and runs through June 25th, with a reception June 3rd, from 5-8pm. This event is free and open to the public. The Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery is located at 136 State Street, Portsmouth, NH. The gallery phone number is 603-431-4230 and its website is www.nhartassociation.org. Gallery hours are Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun: 11am-5pm, and Fri 11am-8pm. Paintings by pastel artists throughout the state of New Hampshire are included in the exhibition, as well as the works of other pastelists from New England.

Established in 1999, the Pastel Painters of Maine (PPOM) promotes public awareness of pastels and creates a network for local and regional pastel artists. The general membership of PPOM meets quarterly with an educational program or artist demonstration. Other activities include paint-outs, paint-ins, retreats, workshops and exhibitions. We publish a newsletter several times a year and have a well-stocked lending library available to all PPOM members. More information can be found at www.pastelpaintersofmaine.com.

The Pastel Society of New Hampshire (PSNH) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation of soft pastels as a fine art medium. Founded in January 2006 by a group of pastel artists, the purpose of the society is to promote the arts in New Hampshire, and to foster connections among pastelists of all levels throughout New Hampshire, the New England region, and other states. All pastel artists and people interested in the pastel medium are welcome and encouraged to join. For information, visit the website at www.pastelsocietynh.com.