Carol Strock Wasson is devoted to plein air painting and is always venturing forth into new areas with pastel or oil. She is focused on painting with spontaneity and freshness. Her dedication is evident in awards and entry into prestigious shows across the country. Most recently she received the Silver Medal Award at Indiana Heritage Arts in 2007. Other shows include Hoosier Salon, Arts for Parks, Pastel Society of America, and Pastels USA. Carol was one on ten artists to participate in Painting Indiana II, the second in a series of books produced by Indiana Plein Air Painters Association (IPAPA). She is a supporting member of numerous organizations locally and nationally. She is represented by Editions Limited, Indianapolis, Indiana. www.editionsltd.com .
Awards
American Impressionist Society 9th Annual Exhibition 2008
Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional 2008
Door County Plein Air Invitational 2008
Chicago Pastel Painters Best of Show 2008
Chicago Pastel Painters Genesis Award, 2007
Hoosier Salon, Indiana State Museum Foundation Purchase Award 2000, 2005
Hoosier Salon Merit Award 1991, 2002
Hoosier Salon Outstanding Work in any Medium Award 1994, 1999
Art Association of Richmond Acquisition Award 1988
Art Association of Richmond Merit Awards 1988, 1989, 1991, 1995, 1996, 2007
Art Association of Richmond Best of show 1992
Dayton Society of Painters and Sculptors, First Place 1990, 1995
Greenville Art Guild Best of Show 1988, 1992
Greenville Art Guild Merit Awards 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994
Indiana Heritage Arts Exhibition Merit Award 1993, 1994
Indiana Heritage Arts Exhibition, Award of Excellence 2008
Indiana Heritage Arts Exhibition, Directors Award 2006
Indiana Heritage Arts Exhibition 2007, IHA Silver Medal and Purchase Award
Southside Regional Show X, 3rd Place 1995
Pastel Society of America 23rd Exhibition, Fostport-Yarka Award 1995
Grand Exhibition National Show, Honorable Mention 1996
The Artist’s Magazine, 1996 Art Competition, Finalist in Landscape, Dec.1996
New Harmony “Brush of Spring” Competition, 3rd place Pastel
Governor’s Award, Indiana State Fair 2001, 2002
T. C. Steele Great Outdoor Art Contest 2001, 2002 1st place Pastel
Quad State Art Competition, Quincy IL 1991, 1994
Midwest Pastel Society Competition 1992, 1994, 1998
Florida Pastel Association National Exhibition 1992, 2002
Whitewater Valley Annual Competition 1990, 1991
Grand Exhibition National Show, Akron OH 1994, 1996
Cinergy Regional Art Exhibit and Sale, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
PSNF Sixth Biennial National Exhibition 2000, 2002
16th “Pastels USA” International Open Exhibition, Roseville CA. 2002
Cincinnati Art Club, ViewPoint 2002
4th Annual Pastel 100, Honorable Mention, Landscape Category, 2003
Arts for the Parks, Mini 100, 2005
Memberships
American Imressionist Society
Oil Painters of America
Chicago Pastel Painters
Randolph County Art Association
Indiana Plein-Air Painters Association
Hoosier Salon
Pastel Society of North Florida
Pastel Society of America, Associate member
Museums
Richmond Art Museum, Richmond Indiana
Indiana Heritage Arts, Nashville Indiana
Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis Indiana
