The Pasadena Society of Artists (PSA) is presenting its 96^TH annual juried exhibition beginning Oct. 15 through Nov. 13 live and in-person at Whites Fine Art Gallery, 2414 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose, and online at the PSA website www.PasadenaSocietyofArtists.org, and ISSUU.com. The public reception will be held Saturday, Oct. 16 from 2-4 p.m. Awards will be presented.

Of the 125 artworks entered, 71 were accepted from 53 artists by juror Dr. Mika Cho, a respected arts educator, researcher, consultant, curator and artist of Cal State LA. In addition, a full-color printed catalog will be available for purchase within a few days of the opening.

“As far as this jurying experience is concerned, the submitted work does not have unity of content or style,” Dr. Cho said. “Some of the work certainly reflects the turbulent time that we have experienced since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and individual art practices in two- and three-dimensional works with various conceptual and technical backgrounds; however, the passion in the works of these artists was palpable.”

A list of participating artists can be found on the PSA website.

Founded in 1925, the Pasadena Society of Artists is one of the area’s original professional artist groups. The Society is noted for its vigorous, active membership, wide diversity of artistic statement, and high professional standards. Membership is by juried submission.

PSA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to present the works of its many talented and creative artists to the community. By combining an active tradition of community participation and partnering with local community arts organizations, as well as philanthropic, humanitarian, and educational institutions, PSA endeavors to enhance public awareness of art and the enriching qualities it brings to our lives.