An estimated 100 guests attended the 96^th Annual Exhibition of the Pasadena Society of Artists held at Whites Fine Art in Montrose.

The 96^th Annual Exhibition of the Pasadena Society of Artists, which can be previewed at https://tinyurl.com/58pahk2y and seen in person at Whites Fine Art, 2414 Honolulu Ave. through Nov. 13.

At the reception, held on Oct. 16, various awards were presented to member artists. Receiving Awards of Merit were Daniela Soberman for “Somewhere in Los Angeles,” MariBeth Baloga for “Untitled,” and Leah Knecht for “Standard Beauty.” Honorable Mentions were given to Art Carrillo for “Fiesta II,” Lore Eckelberry for “Magic Hands” and Lawrence D. Rodgers for “Up, Up and Away.”

         Memorial Awards included The James Ackley McBride Landscape Award to Karen Chutsky Naud for “Hills of Santa Barbara” and the Jackie Steimke Award for Best Artistic Spirit presented to Karen Hochman Brown for “Afternoon on Haleakalaā with Epiphyllum.”

The Yoko Cohen Memorial Award for Best Watercolor was presented to Peter McDonald for “All in the Family.”

Donations exceeding $200 were also received. Every year PSA requests donations from members and the public to buy art supplies for foster children ages 2-18 who are under the care of Homes of Hope Foster Care/Adoption Agency. PSA believes that giving them art supplies allows the children to express themselves and start the healing process. PSA’s goal is to raise $800; $650 has already been raised. Those who would like to make a donation can visit https://tinyurl.com/dp4ckec4.