Hosner Invited to 4 Shows; Wins Best of Show at 3

Traverse City, MI October 21, 2009 – 100% is a goal many strive for and few achieve. Northern Michigan-based pastel artist, Bill Hosner, has achieved a 100% show performance in 2009! He was invited to participate in four different juried art shows throughout the US and abroad. He won a prize at all four shows taking top honors at three, most recently receiving the top prize in New Orleans.

Her Tender Thought won a Degas Pastel Society Award of Exceptional Merit, the top prize at the society’s bi-annual Membership Exhibition held in New Orleans. 80 Entries were juried by Judge, David Lambert who said, “It was upon seeing the work in person that I was truly struck by the passion and dedication the artists held for this very challenging medium.” The caliber of work was so high, Mr. Lambert awarded two Awards of Exceptional Merit including that bestowed upon Mr. Hosner’s work.

“It’s been a wonderful summer; in fact a wonderful year,” said Hosner. “While I am able to bask in the light of this recognition, it is the painting itself that keeps me humble. However, the recognition gives me encouragement to continue to paint what inspires me, which is the people I meet and the places I live.”

The prizes awarded to Hosner this year are:

Timing	Host	Prize	Piece(s)
June, 2009	Art du Pastel en France Giverny, France	Grand Prix de Sennelier	Dreaming Her Face to the Wind
August, 2009	Pastel Society of the West Coast Santa Clara, CA	Best of Show	Española
September, 2009	Pastel Society of America New York, NY	Art du Pastel Award	Working Class
October, 2009	Degas Pastel Society New Orleans, LA	Award of Exceptional Merit	Her Tender Thought