The 23nd International Pastel Festival in Feytiat

Artistic
Culture
Festival

29 June 01 September 2024

Feytiat

2,50 €

In July and August 2024, Feytiat offers an explosion of color by hosting the 23rd International Pastel Festival, an unmissable event for art lovers and color enthusiasts, one of the most beautiful pastel fairs in Europe. Come discover a rich and varied program, highlighting the talents of pastell artists from around the world.

International Pastel Festival in Feytiat

On the program of the festival: a journey in pastel colors

Le International Pastel Festival returns this year with a programming 2024 exceptional that will delight all art lovers. During this two-month event, visitors will have the opportunity to discover exhibitions fascinating highlighting the works made with the unique pastel technique.

Personalized renowned artists as well as young talents promising artists will come together to offer an unforgettable artistic journey. Whether you are passionate aboutcontemporary art, lover offigurative art or curious to discover new artistic trends, this festival has some surprises in store for you.

2 months of living room

The Art of Pastel is exhibited

From June 29 to September 1, 2024 | every day | Espace Georges Brassens

New talents will be present and several pastellists will present their works all summer in Feytiat.

2 days dedicated to the discovery of pastel!

6th Pastel meetings

June 29 & 30, 2024 | 10am>17pm | Pierre Louis Room

The opportunity to attend continuous demonstrations with pastel artists, to meet them, but also manufacturers of pastel and paper.

Take advantage of the demonstration space with Véronique DU BOISROUVRAY (guest of honor), Gisèle HURTAUD, David BRAMMELD, Anne COURTINE, Chris, Jean-Charles MOUGINOT, Alain VOINOT, Patrick BECHTOLD, Jean-Claude BAUMIER;

Conference – History of Pastel

Saturday June 29, 2024 | 15 p.m. | Pastel Room

Discover Pastel from a new angle with Milovan Stanic, Lecturer at the illustrious Paris IV-Sorbonne University, followed by a captivating exploration of the Société des Pastellistes de France, orchestrated by its president Liliane Desmarest

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All Pastel School courses

Talented artists from all over the world

The Festival is proud to welcome internationally renowned artists as well as emerging talent come from all over the world. These passionate creators share their know-how and their passion with the public during demonstrations,workshops. and international conferences. Visitors have the opportunity to meet these exceptional artists, to exchange with them and to learn more about the different techniques and approaches used in pastel art. This highlight of the summer is therefore a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the captivating world of pastels and to draw inspiration from these masters of color.

Véronique du Boisrouvray: the guest of honor at the 23rd International Pastel Festival

A self-taught portrait artist, she discovered pastel late in life, thus changing her artistic vision. A prominent member of the Society of Pastel Artists of France and of the Art of Pastel in France, as well as a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America, she exhibits throughout the world. In 2023, it will achieve the prestigious status of Master Circle of the IAPS.

Her works highlight the priority she gives to faces and to their expressions. Through play of shadows, lights and movements, it creates portraits imbued with gentleness and romanticism, inviting everyone to imagine their own story. She will share her know-how during the 6th Pastel Meetings le June 29 & 30, 2024.

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RDV in Limousin: an enchanting place for creativity

Feytiat, located in the beautiful region of Limousin in France, offers an idyllic setting for the International Pastel Festival. Nestled in the heart of unspoiled nature, the city transforms theGeorges Brassens Space into a real Art Gallery during the event. In cozy atmosphere which highlights remarkable and carefully selected paintings in partnership with the Society of Pastellists of France

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Schedule:

Monday to Friday: 14 p.m. > 18 p.m.
weekends & public holidays: 10 a.m. > 12 p.m. / 14 p.m. > 19 p.m.

Festival entry

Admission €2,50 / free for under 12s
Payment in cash, checks, CB

Information: Feytiat Town Hall
T. 05 55 48 43 18 | festivaldupastel@ville-feytiat.fr | festivaldupastel.com

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Suggestion of accommodation …

Want to sleep close to the festival? We have several addresses to suggest to you in Feytiat, in hotels or furnished apartments. You can also find our entire selection of accommodation in Limoges & surroundings.