Pastel Society of North Carolina

A group of NC who love to express themselves using soft pastels.

The Fine Arts League of Cary is seeking entries for a Miniature and Small Works Show to be held from September 24 to October 25, 2010 at the Page-Walker Arts & History Center in Cary, NC.  Full details and a printable prospectus are available on the web or call Joyce McKee at (919) 851-2542.

This is a judged show, not a juried show. The show judge is Judy Crane. The maximum image size is 8″ by 10″ and the maximum framed size is 14″ by 16″. The four top awards total $525 and there are ten $25 Honorable Mention gift certificates. The entry fee for two or three pieces is $20 for FALC members and $25 for non-members. Show awards total $775. The postmark deadline for mail-in registration is August 27, 2010. The reception and awards will be on Friday evening, September 24, 2010 from 6-8 pm.

Important Dates

Mail-in registration deadline
Postmarked by Friday, August 27

Receiving of work
Wednesday, September 22 – 1-7pm and Thursday. September 23 – 10-11am

Opening Reception and Awards
Friday, September 24 – 6-8pm

Show ends
Monday, October 25

Pick up work
Tuesday, October 26 – 2-7pm

The Durham Arts Council is sponsoring a new state-wide opportunity for visual and performing artists. Last year they invited artists to participate in a pilot festival program launched by the North Carolina Arts Council and Duke Homestead. Artist participation in The Duke Homestead’s Hornworm Festival was so successful that the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources has now expanded the program to historic sites across the state.

The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources is launching a new program this summer called 2nd Saturdays: History, Heritage, Arts & Fun. These 2nd Saturday events in June, July and August are an opportunity for artists to showcase their work at more than 30 state historic sites and museums across the state.

The dates of the Saturday events are June 12, July 10 and August 14. The event time varies at each site but is generally 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visual artists can use these opportunities to sell their work and there is no cost to participate. At most sites artists retain 100 percent of their sales. Artists are responsible for providing their own tables, tents and displays. Several sites would also like to include musicians, performing artists, authors and storytellers in these events.

Artists can review the list of participating historic sites and museums online. The sites have developed themes and are looking for specific types of artists to support and reinforce their theme.

The deadline for artist registration forms is Friday, April 30 for the June 12 event. Space is limited, so we encourage you to sign up today!

For more information, visit www.ncarts.org/2ndsaturdays

The Appalachian Pastel Society has announced that their second National Juried Exhibition will be from October 20 – November 13, 2010. In conjunction with this show, Ann Templeton will be teaching a workshop on Abstracting the Landscape in Pastels from October 14-18, 2010. In addition to cash awards, including the $1,000 Best of Show award, there will be some fabulous prizes including pastel sets, other art supplies and product certificates.

Download the prospectus | Download the workshop form

The Halle Cultural Arts Center in Apex, NC will be hosting an art exhibit for the Pastel Society of North Carolina. Please see the prospectus and contract for more information. You may also call or email Tina Maloch at (919) 323-2215 if you have any questions.

The Mooresville Artist Guild’s 32nd Annual Spring Artfest will be held at the Depot Art Gallery, 103 W. Center Ave., Mooresville NC 28117 from April 1 through May 22, 2010. Artists are invited to submit up to 3 pieces to this judged show, and artwork incorporating Speedball products will be eligible for special awards. The show will be judged by G. Lee Baumgarten, Executive Director of the Civic and Cultural Arts Center of Pineville. Entry deadline is March 29, 2010.

The prospectus and more information are available at www.MAGart.org. If you need additional information, please contact Alexandra Schwendener at schwendera@bellsouth.net or 704-895-4672.

Sally Strand will demonstrate pastels at the February meeting of the Fine Arts League of Cary on Thursday, February 25 at 7:30pm at the Jordan Hall Arts Center (908 N. Harrison Ave., Cary). For more information call 919.46.1791.

The 16th Annual Juried Art Exhibition
The Fine Arts League of Cary
Halle Cultural Arts Center
Apex, NC

The Prospectus: www.fineartsleagueofcary.org
Entry Deadline: April 2 postmark

The Fine Arts League of Cary is seeking entries for its 16th Annual Juried Art Exhibition to be held from June 1 to July 17, 2010 in Apex, NC Show awards total over $2500. The postmark deadline for the mail-in registration is April 2. Full details and a printable prospectus are available on the web at: www.fineartsleagueofcary.org or call Al or Natalie Winters (919) 677-8515.

Announcing a call for entires for the Southeastern Pastel Society 14th International Exhibition at Oglethorpe University Museum, Atlanta, Georgia in May/June 2010. For more information and to print the prospectus go to www.southeasternpastel.org

Entry Deadline: Received by Saturday, March 20, 2010
Juror: Duane Wakeham, Master Pastelist, PSA
Workshop: Friday, May 21 through Sunday, May 23, 2010

Date: November 20, 2009
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Venue: The Cotton Room at Golden Belt
807 East Main Street
Durham, NC 27701

CAM/now, Golden Belt and The Cotton Room at Golden Belt are proud to announce the inaugural Triangle Arts Mixer, an evening for arts organizations, arts supporters, and artists of all disciplines to mix, mingle, and find new ways to activate and advance the Triangle arts scene. The event will feature a broad network of area arts organizations and young professional arts groups ready to engage individuals looking to get involved, learn more or become members.

The free Triangle Arts Mixer will be held as part of Third Friday Durham, hosted by Golden Belt, CAM/now, and The Cotton Room.  The evening will feature music by dj Yes! sputnik, light food, and a cash bar in the spectacular, newly-opened event venue—The Cotton Room.  In a true celebration of the arts, the Mixer is complemented by other activities also happening on Golden Belt’s campus this Third Friday: the opening of a new exhibition from elin o’Hara slavick, Hiroshima: After Aftermath in ROOM 100; the experiential, traveling Council Project in Building 6; the opening of Natural Selection, the latest show in LabourLove Gallery; and the always-packed open artist studios in Building 3 with a special welcome to new Durham Art Guild Artist-in-Residence, Dave Alsobrooks and the culmination of works by visiting Virginia Artist-in-Residence Yonsenia White with The Obama Effect.

Art enthusiasts will not want to miss this unique opportunity to interact with art organizations and other members of the Triangle community that share a common purpose and passion for the arts.

*Free admission and parking

Rebecca Margolese-Malin and Lindesay Harkness are participating in the Orange County Studio Tour this weekend, so drop by, say hello and check out their paintings. The studio at 2122 North Lake Shore Drive in Chapel Hill will be open to the public on Saturday, November 7th from 10am-5pm and Sunday, November 8th from 12am-5pm. It’s free and snacks will be provided.

There are two upcoming opportunities for pastel artists to enter shows at Davidson Community College in Lexington and Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem. Both deadlines are November 1, 2009, so get your entries in quickly!

Click on the links below to download more information and a prospectus.

Davidson Community College
Baptist Hospital

Last night the PSNC Publicity, Exhibition and Hospitality committees got together over a meal to discuss the slate of shows scheduled for this fall. A great time was had by all (although the wait service had room for improvement).

Let us know if you are a member and wish to be part of these important PSNC committees!

pictured from left to right: Barbara Lininger, Mandy Roeing, Toni Lindahl, Jane Levy, Leandra Ganko, Lorie Callahan, Chris Berndt, Kim Werfel and Judy Harron (not pictured: Anne Kiefaber and Ann Hooker)

PSNC is looking for 3-5 member artists willing to paint on site Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15 for our “Pastels & Petals” all floral show during the NC State Florists Association Annual Convention at the Greensboro Embassy Suites Hotel.

All work will be donated to the NCSFA’s auction on Sunday. This will be to promote PSNC, and the auction raises money for floral education (design school).

Not a member? Download the application and join us for great programs and artist opportunities!

The 2009 Pastel Society of New Hampshire’s National Juried Exhibition will be held at the Discover Portsmouth Center, in Portsmouth, NH. Please note that this year the exhibition is a national show and not limited to New England.

Dates: September 19th through October 19th
Entries: All entries should be in digital format.
Deadline: July 27th, 2009.

Selection Juror: Liz Haywood-Sullivan, PSA
Awards Juror: Bob Rohm, PSA

Awards: $5000; click here for a complete list of the awards

Download a prospectus or send a SASE to: Deirdra Baldwin, 22 Emerson Road, Durham, NH 03824

CALL FOR ARTISTS to participate in Kimberly Alvis Presents “Open Sky Art – An Event, An Exhibit.” Chapel Hill artist Kimberly Alvis will host an “en plein air” painting session in her gardens on Sunday, June 7. An exhibit of completed works will be mounted later that day in a University Mall in Chapel Hill and remain up through July 12.

Joe Rowand of Somerhill Gallery in Durham will select First, Second and Third place winners, with a cash prize going to the First Place winner. Artists must register to participate. Registration forms are available at www.alvisart.com. For more information, call or email Kim Weiss at blueplate pr, (919) 272-8615.

The Art of the Portrait Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Reston in Washington, D.C. from April 23-26, 2009. For more information visit the Portrait Society of America website, or call toll-free at (877) 772-4321.

Dates & Deadlines
Entry Deadline: Postmarked on or before March 2, 2009
Finalist Notification: March 23, 2009
Exhibition Dates: April 23-26, 2009

Entry Procedure

1. Download entry form.
2. Mail completed entry form, labeled entries (up to 3 unique submissions), and check, money order, or credit card info for $40 to the Portrait Society of America: P.O. Box 11272, Tallahassee, FL 32302

The Orange County Arts Commission presents an Artists’ Salon on Friday, February 27 from 6:30-9pm at the West End Theatre at The ArtsCenter (300-G East Main St.) in Carrboro. Free for artists of all disciplines.

Panelists: Sarah Powers (Visual Art Exchange) and Michelle Lyon (Knockabout) in Raleigh’s City Market.

Planning to attend? RSVP to arts@co.orange.nc.us or (919) 245-2335.

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

Some experience with drawing is helpful but beginners and continuing education students are welcome. Open to both seniors and the general public.

The cost of this class is $60 and interested artists can obtain materials list at the new North Orange County Senior Center in Hillsborough prior to first class. For registration call (919) 245-2015.

Call for Artists – The Fine Arts League of Cary is seeking entries for its 15th Annual Juried Art Exhibition to be held from May 8th to June 27th, 2009 at Hope Community Church (821 Buck Jones Rd) in Raleigh.

Show awards and purchase awards will total over $5,000. Changes for 2009: Entries can only be sent in electronically via CD. The postmark deadline for the mail-in registration is March 27, 2009.

Full details and a printable prospectus are available online at the Fine Arts League of Cary website or by calling Kathryn Cook at (919) 345-0681.

The Artist’s Magazine has issued a “Call for Entries” for its 26th annual 2009 Art Competition.

Cash Prizes:

• 5 First Place Awards: $2,500 each
• 5 Second Place Awards: $1,250 each
• 5 Third Place Awards: $750 each
• 15 Honorable Mentions: $100 each

Winners will be featured and finalists’ names will be published in the December 2009 issue of The Artist’s Magazine. 13 finalists will be featured in The Artist’s Magazine‘s 2009 Calendar. Additionally, nine finalists will be featured in the “Competition Spotlight” in The Artist’s Magazine, 12 finalists will be featured as “Artist of the Month” on our website, and all winners and finalists will receive a certificate.

Entries must be postmarked by May 1, 2009.

See the Artist’s Magazine website for more details and entry information.