Peter Seltzer’s paintings in oil and pastel have been exhibited at numerous public venues including the Butler Institute of American Art (OH) where his work has appeared multiple times in their annual Mid-Year Exhibit and other group shows. Peter’s pastel paintings were also featured in a solo exhibit at the Butler. He has exhibited his paintings at the New Britain Museum of American Art (CT), the Noyes Museum of Art (NJ), Canton Museum of Art (OH), National Arts Club (NYC), National Academy of Design (NYC) and the Salmagundi Club (NYC). His work is represented in the permanent collections of the Butler Institute of American Art, the New Britain Museum of American Art, Harvard University (MA) and the New Haven Paint and Clay 100+ year collection (CT).
Many in depth articles about Seltzer’s work and technique have appeared in American Artist Magazine, the Artist’s Magazine, Pastel Journal and Connecticut Magazine. His paintings have been included in several fine art books including Strokes of Genius 9, The Best of Pastel 1 and 2, The Best of Sketching and Drawing, Pure Color: The Best of Pastel and Pure Color: The Best of Pastel 2.
Seltzer has been honored with the designation Master Pastelist by the Pastel Society of America, Master Circle status with the International Association of Pastel Societies and has received a “by invitation only” membership from Allied Artists of America. Among his 100+ awards, he has won top awards including “Best in Show” three times at the Pastel Society of America’s annual exhibition, four Gold, five Silver Medals, and a Bronze Medal in national and international exhibitions for his work. He has also been selected by the Pastel Society of America as the 2022 Hall of Fame Honoree.
