Pastel Society of NC

Member News, Diana Coidan

Excited to announce I received the award Best of Pastels in the Arts of the Pamlico’s 56th Annual Fine Arts Show in Washington, NC with my pastel, “Captain’s Logbook…. Day 2”

Exhibit will go online beginning December 10th thru January.

Upcoming Zoom Presentations for 2024

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

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Shows / Workshops

2024 North Carolina Statewide Pastel Exhibition
On Common Ground: From the Mountains to the Sea

June 7-29, 2024
Eno Arts Mill--Hillsborough, NC
Juror/Judge: Doug Dawson
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8th Annual PURE COLOR: Online International Juried Exhibition of Pastel Paintings 2024

Online Show Opens September 1st
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Recent News / Announcements

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Part-time pastel instructor needed at Brunswick Community College, Southport NC

Wet Pastel Techniques at Enos Arts Mill with Avon Waters

“Layering the Light” Pastel Workshop

Pastels – Bringing Landscapes to Life

Pure Color 2024: our 8th International Online Juried Exhibition

Pastel Workshop in Seagrove, NC with Leslie Hudson-Tolles

Kim Long selected for “Up Your Arts” pole banner project

Ongoing Pastel Instruction / Group Mentoring

Pastel Fundamentals Workshop with Gretha Lindwood