Pastel Society of North Carolina
A group of NC who love to express themselves using soft pastels.

Archive for February, 2008

Member News, Patricia Bevan

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

We are happy to report the following awards for PSNC member Patricia Bevan in 2007!

Honorable Mention Award in “All Critters Great and Small” exhibition.
Annual regional theme exhibition, sponsored by the Blacksburg Regional Art Association and League of Roanoke Artists.
Painting: “Struttin”

Silver Award.
Annual national members’ juried exhibition, sponsored by the Southeastern Pastel Society.
Painting: “Homage To Vincent’s Shoes”

Honorable Mention Award.
Annual national members’ juried exhibition, sponsored by the Southeastern Pastel Society.
Painting: “Arabian Classic”

Award of Merit in “New River Art 2007″ exhibition.
Biennial regional juried exhibition, sponsored by the Montgomery, Roanoke, Radford, and Pulaski County Art Associations.
Painting: “Path To Shaker Village”

Honorable Mention Award in “Pastel 100″ exhibition.
Annual national juried exhibition, sponsored by “The Pastel Journal” magazine.
Painting: “Homage To Vincent’s Shoes”

Congratulations, Pat!

Member News, Toni Lindahl

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Toni Lindahl has a painting in the show Reality & Myth at Davidson Community College through May 18, 2008. The Exhibit will be available for viewing during college hours.

2008 Exhibition, Appalachian Pastel Society

Saturday, February 16th, 2008

Juror: Margaret Dyer
Opening Reception October 3, 2008; Show runs to November 22, 2008

Gallery of the Arts Council of Henderson County
538 N. Main Street
Hendersonville, NC 28739

A prospectus will be available on the APS website by May. Deadline for CD entries is August 1st. For more information contact Kay Gordon, (828) 649-3363.

Workshop: The Figure in Pastel

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

The Appalachian Pastel Society presents a Pastel Workshop in Hendersonville, NC

The Figure in Pastel by Margaret Dyer on October 4, 5, 6, 2008.

Cost: $300 due by September 15, 2008. $100 deposit will reserve your place and only 18 applicants will be accepted.
Full refunds minus $25 for cancellations before Sept 15. No refund after Sept. 15 unless workshop is filled.

Workshop registration form and info at appalachian-pastel-society.org or for information and forms contact: Kay Gordon, (828) 649-3363 kgordon@main.nc.us.

welcome to our new blog

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

We plan to use this space to report on member news, upcoming events, call for artists and member demonstrations. We invite any and all to participate and comment as we hope this space is used to communicate information to our members both near and far.