The world oldest pastel society, the Société des Pastellistes de France was created in 1885. The Society’s members were world famous artists like Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, Mary Cassatt, and many other major pastelists.
As a part of a bigger Pastel Festival, they are organizing 2nd European Pastel Convention on July 17-19 2010., and if you speak some French take a look at the leaflet front / back.
Five artist previously honored as Master Pastelists will hold the demonstrations – Gwenneth Barth, Alain Bellanger, Pierre Caro and Patrick Martin. Take a look at some photos from the 1st convention held in 2007.
I got this information thanks to Artist in Pastel blog.

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