The Pastel Society exhibition celebrates contemporary art made by artists who share a passion for pastel and dry media.
Displaying work from established members and those recently elected, alongside accomplished artists from an open call, this show surveys the contemporary use of pastel and dry media. Exhibited works demonstrate a great breadth of styles and subject matter in pastel, pencil, charcoal, crayon, chalk, and more.
The Pastel Society invites you to join in their annual celebration of contemporary art, made by living practitioners who are connected through shared passion and vigour for pastel and dry media.
For 2026, a particular focus is the theme of ‘Direct Touch.’ As the Society says, 'The joy of dry media is its ability to transmit feelings through the hand directly onto paper. The touch is evident and powerful.'
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Visitor information
Address
Mall Galleries, The Mall, London, SW1Y 5BD
020 7930 6844
Opening times
10am to 5pm during exhibitions. Check the website for details before travelling.
Exclusions and safety measures
To ensure that the gallery environment is as safe as possible, we are continuing with the following safety measures:
Booking is not required
The café is now open
The bookshop has been condensed and offers a select range of books and gifts
Any payments will be by card, contactless where possible
