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2012 Statewide Exhibition

On Common Ground: Pastel Paintings From The Mountains To The Sea
June 1 – 30, 2012

The North Carolina Statewide Pastel Juried Exhibition, On Common Ground: Pastel Paintings From The Mountains To The Sea, is a collaborative event between the three pastel societies of North Carolina. The exhibit will rotate between Appalachian Pastel Society (APS), Pastel Society of North Carolina (PSNC), and Piedmont Pastel Society (PPS).

The PSNC, centered in Raleigh, North Carolina, will host the 2012 exhibit.

This exhibition is open to all pastelists who live in the state. Pastelists located in other states and wish to exhibit are required to join one of the three societies. The opening exhibit will be held at Bev’s Fine Art Gallery from June 1 – 30, 2012. The opening reception will take place on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:30 pm. Marla Baggetta will jury the exhibit and give out awards worth over $3,000. She will also be offering short critiques of each piece entered into the exhibit.

To submit your entries online, please create an account below and follow the instructions. You may also download a PDF copy of the prospectus here.


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More Information: Full Prospectus | Workshops with Marla Baggetta | Workshop Materials List | Image Specifications

For more information about the exhibit and workshop opportunities contact Patricia Savage, Statewide Exhibit Chair, p_savage@bellsouth.net or 919-438-6766.

Registration for workshops and housing will open on February 1, 2012.

Upcoming Zoom Presentations for 2023

April 8th – Terrilynn Dubreuil
May 13th – Fred Fielding
June 10th – Regina Burchette
July 8 – Jane Steelman: “How to manage your PSNC google page”

Each meeting will from 10 am – Noon US Eastern Time

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Shows / Workshops

6th Annual PURE COLOR: Online International Juried Exhibition of Pastel Paintings
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Two Upcoming PSNC Member Shows at Ambleside Gallery and the Imperial Arts Center
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Recent News / Announcements

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Member News, Kim M. Long

“Lazy Bun” Paint-Along, on Zoom, with Rita Kirkman

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“Fun with Feathers!” Paint-Along with Rita Kirkman, on Zoom

Arizona Pastel Artists Association’s 2023 Open International Exhibition

“Don Keyfurry” Paint-Along with Rita Kirkman, on Zoom

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