22nd Annual Mile High Pastel Exhibition
DATES AT A GLANCE:
Entries Open: Monday, December 8, 2025
Entry Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026
Acceptance Notifications: Emailed by Show Submit on or before Thursday, January 29, 2026
Exhibition Opens, Reception & Awards: Friday, March 20, 2026, 6pm – 8 pm
Shipped work to arrive at the Center for the Arts Evergreen: Tuesday-Friday, March 10-13, 2026
Hand-Delivery of Artwork: Friday & Saturday, March 13-14, 2026: 10 am – 2 pm
Susan Kuznitsky Workshops:
- 1-Day Landscape Workshop: March 17, 2026, 9-3:30pm
- 2-Day Portrait/Figure in a Scene: March 18-19, 2026, 9-3:30pm
Exhibition closes: April 16, 2026
Pickup Work: Friday & Saturday, April 17 & 18, 2026, 11 am – 2 pm
Shipped Artwork Returns: To ship no later than April 22, 2026
Exhibition Dates:
March 20 – April 16, 2026
Location:
Center for the Arts Evergreen
31880 Rocky Village Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
Open to PSC Members and Non-Members.
Juror of Selection and Awards: SUSAN KUZNITSKY
Susan Kuznitsky’s artistic journey is deeply rooted in her upbringing in Chicago, a city renowned for its vibrant culture and rich art scene. Surrounded by creative influences from an early age, she developed a passion for art that would shape her future career. After completing art school, Susan made a pivotal move by leaving Chicago to work as the Studio Assistant to Albert Handell. In this role, she was able to absorb years of valuable experience and knowledge from Handell, a respected artist and mentor. Additionally, Susan expanded her skillset by studying with the late Richard Schmid, further enhancing her artistic abilities and perspective.
Susan Kuznitsky is dedicated to sharing her expertise with others. She teaches classes both locally and online, as well as internationally, making her knowledge accessible to a wide audience. As a popular workshop instructor, Susan is also highly regarded as a juror and judge for art shows on both national and international stages, reflecting her respected status in the art community.

