Pastel Society of North Carolina http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog A group of NC who love to express themselves using soft pastels. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:14:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en The Richeson 75 Pastels Competition http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/07/31/the-richeson-75-pastels-competition/ http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/07/31/the-richeson-75-pastels-competition/#comments Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:14:33 +0000 pastel http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/?p=50 Seventy-five two-dimensional works of art and several alternates will be selected to represent the finest examples of pastel painting and drawing being produced by today’s visual artists.

The following prizes will be awarded:
BEST IN SHOW - $2,000 CASH AWARD
FOUR HONOR AWARDS: $500 Richeson Art Material Certificates
ONE UNISON PREMIUM PASTEL SURFACE AWARD: $500 Richeson Art Material

Certificates and the artwork will be featured in a Unison Premium Pastel Surface National Advertisement.

International Postmark Deadline November 15, 2008

Download the prospectus (pdf)

]]> http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/07/31/the-richeson-75-pastels-competition/feed/ Winner workshop photos http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/07/24/winner-workshop-photos/ http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/07/24/winner-workshop-photos/#comments Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:38:03 +0000 pastel http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/?p=39 Here are some photos from the workshop with Luana Luconi Winner at the High Point Theater Art Galleries on Saturday, July 12. We had 12 participants and they all seemed to have a great experience.

]]> http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/07/24/winner-workshop-photos/feed/ Sally Strand Workshop, “The Color of Light” http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/07/14/sally-strand-workshop-%e2%80%9cthe-color-of-light%e2%80%9d/ http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/07/14/sally-strand-workshop-%e2%80%9cthe-color-of-light%e2%80%9d/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:09:31 +0000 pastel http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/?p=33 Date: February 9 – 13, 2009
Location: Quinlan Visual Arts Center, Gainesville, GA
Contact: Debra Nadelhoffer
Phone: (770) 887-8877

See some of Sally’s work here.

]]> http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/07/14/sally-strand-workshop-%e2%80%9cthe-color-of-light%e2%80%9d/feed/ Sierra Pastel Society’s 7th International Art Exhibition http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/07/12/sierra-pastel-societys-7th-international-art-exhibition/ http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/07/12/sierra-pastel-societys-7th-international-art-exhibition/#comments Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:24:48 +0000 pastel http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/?p=35 The Sierra Pastel Society is proud to present its 7th International Art Exhibition, “Pastels on High,” October 5 to October 25, 2008 in El Dorado Hills, California. The judge and juror is Urania Christy Tarbet, a local and internationally recognized artist (and founder of the International Association of Pastel Artists, IAPS).

Best of show award is $1000 cash and total awards are now over $6000 in cash, merchandise, and nationally recognized artists’ workshop opportunities. Download a copy of the prospectus.

The deadline for slides or digital images is August 1st. Any questions, don’t hesitate to contact: Susan Levitsky.

Please notice that we are offering a 3-day plein air workshop by award-winning pastel artist Colleen K. Howe in conjunction with our Gala Awards Reception (on Saturday evening, October 11th), from October 9th through the 11th.

]]> http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/07/12/sierra-pastel-societys-7th-international-art-exhibition/feed/ Member News, Sheryl Daniels http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/07/09/member-news-sheryl-daniels-2/ http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/07/09/member-news-sheryl-daniels-2/#comments Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:18:18 +0000 pastel http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/?p=34 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!

]]> http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/07/09/member-news-sheryl-daniels-2/feed/ opening reception for the PSNC Carrboro show http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/07/08/opening-reception-for-the-psnc-carrboro-show/ http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/07/08/opening-reception-for-the-psnc-carrboro-show/#comments Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:28:44 +0000 pastel http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/?p=32 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 desk area of the gallery that you can pick up and mail out to your list of contacts.

TO ALL - please join us at the Reception in Carrboro this coming Friday evening, July 11 from 6-9 PM!

]]> http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/07/08/opening-reception-for-the-psnc-carrboro-show/feed/ Member News, Carolyn Molder http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/06/15/member-news-carolyn-molder/ http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/06/15/member-news-carolyn-molder/#comments Sun, 15 Jun 2008 02:20:17 +0000 pastel http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/?p=31 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 to June 30.

]]> http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/06/15/member-news-carolyn-molder/feed/ IAPS website has been redeisgned http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/06/14/iaps-website-has-been-redeisgned/ http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/06/14/iaps-website-has-been-redeisgned/#comments Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:03:34 +0000 pastel http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/?p=30 The International Association of Pastel Societies website has a brand new look overall, with more emphasis on artwork and an easy method for people to find societies.

Please visit the site and take a look at our society’s information in the Member Societies listings, if you find anything that needs to be corrected, please send the information directly to Maggie Price.

They are working to determine ways the IAPS web site could be more useful to its member societies, and welcome your input and ideas.

Enjoy the new site!

]]> http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/06/14/iaps-website-has-been-redeisgned/feed/ Member News, Sheryl Daniels http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/06/13/member-news-sheryl-daniels/ http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/06/13/member-news-sheryl-daniels/#comments Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:53:42 +0000 pastel http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/?p=29 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!

]]> http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/06/13/member-news-sheryl-daniels/feed/ High Point Workshop, July 12 from 10am-5pm http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/05/29/high-point-workshop-july-12-from-10am-5pm/ http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/2008/05/29/high-point-workshop-july-12-from-10am-5pm/#comments Thu, 29 May 2008 13:50:38 +0000 pastel http://pastelsocietyofnc.com/blog/?p=27

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