Pastel Society of NC

2014 Members Show – NC Museum of Natural Sciences Nature Art Gallery

Photos from the opening reception for our 2014 Members Show at the Natural Sciences Nature Art Gallery in Raleigh. Show runs until September 28, 2014.

Upcoming Zoom Presentations for 2023

Programs are on the second Saturday of each month, usually from 10am to noon (US Eastern Time).

For details of upcoming programs visit our programs schedule page.

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Shows / Workshops

7th Annual PURE COLOR: Online International Juried Exhibition of Pastel Paintings 2023

Online Show Opens September 1st
Pure Color 2023 Virtual Reception: video of winner announcements

Light Up Your Still Life with Pan Pastels - Pastel Mini-Workshop

Join award-winning artist, Laurie Basham, in a 3-hour mini-workshop on Saturday, September 9th (1-4pm) where she will share her floral painting process. $50
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Recent News / Announcements

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Albert Handell Raleigh Workshop, April 2024

Diff Whitmore wins first place in “Paint it Orange Plein Air Paint Out”

17: An Autumn Art Exhibition at Centerpiece Gallery

Member Spotlight, Toni Lindahl

In Memoriam: Betty Hendrix

“Tiny Summer Sunsets” Paint-Along with Rita Kirkman on Zoom

Member Spotlight, Janet Burgess

“Layering the Light” Pastel Workshop, with Rita Kirkman

Member Spotlight, Betty Hendrix