Pastel Society of NC

I say this every year (really at the beginning of every new month) where did the summer go? But go it did and here we are and fall is upon us.  For PSNC is has been a busy and productive summer.

The 8th Annual Pure Color International Online Exhibit can now be seen at OnlineJuriedShows.com.  Click on “Published Shows” to view the 157 selected paintings that Albert Handell juried into the show. Besides the US there were entries selected from artists in 10 countries. Many thanks goes to Jim Hallenbeck who chaired this show.

You may also view a YouTube video of the Pure Color Accepted entries and awards without commentary.

Golden Belt Arts in Durham, NC is hosting a show for the PSNC the month of September. 26 artists from PSNC are exhibiting over 65 paintings. It is a wonderful show and we hope you will make every effort to come to the 3rd Friday Art Walk Reception (September 20) from 6-9 pm. I am so grateful to Roxanne Lorch, who is our liaison and Chris Long, who manages the gallery space there. They were both on hand last Thursday to receive paintings and as folks brought their work in. Roxanne commented that it was like a party. Everyone was so happy to see each other. Well, let’s continue the reunion at the reception!

The September program will be a Zoom demo by Albert Handell. The time for this is 1 – 3 pm.  Mark your calendars and join this amazing man and watch him work.

Emily Thompson is connecting with Jackson at Ambleside Gallery in Greensboro. There will be more information regarding that show coming soon.

Nina MacDonald will be hosting a Christmas get together at her home December 14, 3-5 pm.

The 8th Annual Paint It Orange event will take place in October. The Orange County Arts Commission and Orange County Arts Alliance present the 8th Annual Paint It Orange Plein Air Paint-Out and Wet Paint Sale September 27-October 4, 2024.  Artists are invited to Orange County, North Carolina, to capture the landscapes and landmarks of our beautiful communities of Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and Carrboro. Participating artists will paint at sites of their choosing (maps are provided) throughout Orange County and will submit up to two of their favorite paintings for jurying on Friday, October 4 at the Eno Arts Mill Gallery in Hillsborough. An awards reception and preview party will take place at 5pm, followed by a reception and Wet Paint Sale at 6pm, in which the submitted paintings will be available for sale. You don’t have to live in Orange County to participate.

I know two of our members participated last year, Kathryn Olive and Diff Whitmore. And Diff won 1st place!  And a lot of artwork sold that very night.  For more information go to artsorange.org.

If you would like to be on a nominating committee for next year’s board, please contact me. And if you have any experience with audits, please let us know.

With the coming of fall, beautiful weather is on its way.  Perfect for plein air painting!  Happy painting, everyone!

Daphne Boder, PSNC president