PSNC Member Dan Vaughan has won 1st place in the juried painting competition at Art & Soul Gallery in Mebane, NC with his pastel of a salt water marsh titled “Cool Morning at Kiawah.” This painting will be on display at the gallery until the end of July. Dan Vaughan’s art exhibit at Fleet Feet [...]
Vinita Jain‘s artwork was chosen for use in the Treadaway Cup competition. The Treadaway competition is like installation artwork done in flowers, inspired by an original painting. This competition will take place on Sunday, August 16 at the “Pastels & Petals” all floral show in conjunction with the NC State Florists Association Annual Convention at [...]
Dan Vaughan has a solo exhibition at Fleet Feet Inc., 406 E Main, Carrboro that will run until the end of June. A second solo exhibit will be at the Herb Young Community Center in Cary from July 28 until September 21, 2009.
In 2009, we started a new trend of introducing members to a book or DVD at our meetings that has been helpful to one of us in developing our journey as artists. Mandy Roeing brought in Art Marketing 101 back in January and the publisher now has special pricing on the entire series of books. [...]
Finding Your Artistic Voice Thursday, March 26 – Saturday, March 28, 10am–5pm daily Skill Level: All Yew Tree Center for Art and Culture, 604 S Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401 Please call or email Anne Kiefaber at (336) 333-5736 The Nude: An Advanced Approach Saturday, April 4 – Sunday, April 5, 10am-5pm daily Skill Level: [...]
PSNC Member Kathryn Wilson is exhibiting a solo show and sale, “Pastel Reflections,” during the month of March at the Holly Springs Art Council, Avent Ferry Road in Holly Springs, NC. There will be a reception this Friday, March 13th from 6-8 p.m.
PSNC Member, Dan Vaughan, has two new solo exhibits going on now. BB&T in Cary at 924 Kildare Farm Road, February 2 – March 31, 2009 Olive Branch Restaurant in the Cole Park Shopping Center at 11520 US Hwy 15-501 Chapel Hill, February 21 – April 21, 2009
PSNC member Diana L. Coidan was accepted into the Kinston Community Council for the Arts 28th Annual National Competitive Exhibition with a pastel entitled “Ducky at Turner Creek”. Show runs from March 12 through May 2, 2009. There will be a reception at 400 North Queen Street in Kinston, NC on March 12th from 6-8pm.
“Exploring Soft Pastels” This 6-week Wednesday afternoon class is for the student who wants to learn more about soft pastes, sanded surfaces, the importance of value, and color harmony. We will be working on landscape from photos, and still-life from life. April 15 – May 20, 2009 from 12-3pm The Sanctuary, Studio 7, 1150 Revolution [...]
PSNC artist Lorie Callahan is teaching an introduction to soft pastels class on Wednesdays from 1-3pm on March 18 through April 22 (6 weeks). The class includes soft pastel painting techniques, papers, methods of framing and the history of pastel. Also included; the importance of values, drawing, understanding color theory and keys to good composition [...]
“Sometimes You Just Have To Jump,” an exhibition of new artwork by PSNC member, Melissa Walker, will be at the Sarah Smith Self Gallery, Moring Arts Center, 123 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC from February 3-28, 2009. The reception for the artist is on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 from 5:30-7:30pm. For driving directions call (336) 629-0399 [...]
PSNC Member, Nancy Clausen, has a solo show going on now at the Cameron Village Library (1930 Clark Ave. Raleigh, NC) through mid-March.
PSNC member and Secretary, Leandra Ganko, is having a show at the Hope Valley Bottle Shop (4711 Hope Valley Rd in Durham, NC) for the next few months and there will be an artist’s reception and free wine tasting from 5-7pm on Wednesday, January 28th. All are invited to try some wine and say hello.
A reminder: Digital images are due to Lori White by Saturday, December 20, 2008 for our exhibit in February 2009 at the Ambleside Gallery in Greensboro, NC! Bring your digital CDs or print photographs to the Christmas party or send her an email.
Today is the deadline to RSVP for the PSNC Annual Christmas party on Saturday, December 20 from 2-4pm at Chris Kanoy’s house in Carrboro. Please contact Chris for directions and to let her know you are coming. Significant others are always welcome. Hope to see everyone there!
Dan Vaughan has an art show entitled “Artist Journal” at the Pittsboro Library at 152 West Street from December 3, 2008 until January 31, 2009.
PSNC member Dan Vaughan will have a solo show at the Robert & Pearl Seymour Center (Chapel Hill Senior Center) at 2551 Homestead Road in Chapel Hill from October 2 through November 30, 2008.
The second weekend of the 2008 Wake Forest Area Artists Studio Tour will be held from September 20-21, 2008. One of the PSNC members, Suzanne Thomas, will be at the Sunflower Studio. Please come and see her and the other artists who work and exhibit there. They all have new work! Visit the Artist’s Studio [...]
From now until the end of September, Wendell artist Laurel Wetzork is showcasing a selection of her en plein air paintings at the Garner Historic Auditorium in their recently renovated lobby. Chosen from painting trips in North Carolina, New Mexico, and Georgia, this selection features her favorite and most recent en plein air works. En [...]
Photos from the PSNC High Point reception on Saturday, August 23, 2008. Christine Berndt Toni Lindahl
PSNC member Leandra Ganko will be doing a live pastel demo of her dog portraits at Jerry’s Artarama on Sunday, August 31st from 1-4pm. So come out and say hello!
Mark your calendars for the Theatre Arts Gallery reception for the PSNC exhibit on Saturday, August 23, from 5-7 PM. This is undoubtedly our best exhibit ever!
Herb Slapo and Toni Lindahl will be interviewed by public radio on Wednesday, August 20th at 12 noon at the High Point Theater Art Galleries. The actual interview will be aired on Friday, August 22 from 1:30pm-2:00pm. Tune into WFDD (88.5) or you can listen online.
Sheryl Daniels had 2 paintings accepted into the Alabama Pastel Society National Show at the Soon Bok Lee Sellers Art Gallery in Birmingham, AL. The exhibit ran from June 4 to June 30. Congratulations, Sheryl!
Congratulations to Rebecca Margolese-Malin for having her painting “Bird at the Beach” chosen for the promotional post card. The Carrboro Gallery coordinator loved the whimsey and theme of this painting, and thought it was perfect for a summer show. If you have paintings in the Carrboro show, there are post cards available at the front [...]
Carolyn Molder had 2 paintings accepted into the Alabama Pastel Society National Show at the Soon Bok Lee Sellers Art Gallery in Birmingham, Al. The painting “Clumber Spaniel Puppy” was chosen for the “Terry Ludwig” merit award. This award now qualifies Carolyn for signature status with Alabama Pastel Society. The exhibit runs from June 4 [...]
PSNC member Sheryl Daniels had 2 pastels accepted into the Alabama Pastel Society Show at The Soon Bok Lee Sellers Art Gallery in Birmingham, AL. The show is running from June 4-30, 2008. Congratulations, Sheryl!
High Point Theater Arts Exhibition Show Dates: Exhibition runs from July 19, 2008 – October 11, 2008. Deadline to Submit Painting Information is June 30, 2008. You must email Toni Lindahl with your submission information. You may submit up to two pieces. Include the following: Name of Painting, Artist name, Contact for artist – either [...]
In preparation for our two exhibitions coming up this summer, the May meeting will be dedicated entirely to critiques, after the usual business meeting. This meeting traditionally has seen a large turnout, but if you have several paintings to bring, please do so! We will endeavor to give each painting some quality time, even if [...]
Dan Vaughan has an exhibit at the corporate office of Fleet Feet at 406 E. Main St., Carrboro NC. The exhibit will be up for the month of April and be part of the 2nd Friday Art Walk on April 11 from 6-9pm.
Mr. Larry Hinshaw will join us and bring samples of his high-end and mid range framing, matting, spacers, fillers and glass for full and professional framing of pastel artwork. PSNC’s own Luana Luconi Winner says of Larry: “He is a very fine framer who is both efficient and affordable.” Larry will show us proper framing [...]
One of our members has a show coming up this summer… Dan Vaughan: North American Landscapes In Pastel Exhibition dates: June 1- July 31, 2008 Exhibition location: Carrboro Town Hall
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 [...]
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.
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