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Upcoming Shows / Workshops

Laurie Basham Pastel Workshop!
Saturday, August 13th, 9:30-4:00pm.
Cost: $60 for members/$70 for non-members
Location: BAL Fine Art Gallery, Holly Hill Mall, 309 Huffman Mill Rd., Suite 330, Burlington, NC 27215
For more details go to burlingtonartistsleague.com

Register for Laura’s Workshop

PSNC Members’ Holiday 2021 Exhibition
November 5 – December 31, 2021
Ambleside Gallery, 528 S. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC; 336-275-9844
January 1, 2022 – 11am – 6pm pick-up of works

Past Events

DRY PAINTING: Members of the Pastel Society of North Carolina
September 2 – October 15, 2021
Captain White’s House, Alamance Arts
View the photo gallery from the opening reception.

PURE COLOR: Online International Juried Exhibition of Pastel Paintings
September 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021
Juror of Selection: Isabelle V. Lim, PSA-MP, IAPS/MC, SPF-MP
Judge of Awards: Nancie King Mertz, PSA-MP, CPP-MP, IAPS-MC&EP
View the Online Exhibit

2021 North Carolina Statewide Pastel Exhibition
On Common Ground: From the Mountains to the Sea
June 1-30, 2021
See the Award Winners and photos from the event.
Bev’s Fine Art – Raleigh, NC
Juror/Judge: Stephie Clark

PSNC Members’ Exhibition 2020 Prospectus
October 1 – December 1, 2020
This year our members’ show will be online due to COVID. As always, we hope to have everyone participate. You may submit up to 2 entries.  Only soft pastels are accepted.
View the Exhibition | View the prospectus

Congratulations to our two PSNC members who received honorable mentions!

Glass and Shadows by Jeri Greenberg
Tori’s First Swim by Janet Johnson

Rita Kirkman Online Pastel Workshop
November 11-13, 2020
In Rita’s classic pastel workshop learn to capture light with an innovative underpainting technique. Receive helpful hints and tips from Rita’s 40 years of experience with pastel. Instruction will emphasize value and temperature control, composition and techniques for a small format, and how to stay productive with your art within a busy lifestyle! For beginner to advanced. Register Now!

 

PURE COLOR: Online International Juried Exhibition of Pastel Paintings
September 1, 2020 – September 30, 2020
Juror of Selection and Judge of Awards: Christine Ivers – PSA-MP, IAPS/MC, CPS, PSWC
View the Online Show

2020 North Carolina Statewide Juried Pastel Exhibition
On Common Ground: From the Mountains to the Sea
View the Online Show: https://www.ncstatewide2020.org/
Juror/Judge: Alain J. Picard

Capture the Light Online Workshop with Susan Kuznitsky
June 26-28, 2020
Day 1: Landscape Demo using Alcohol Wash
Day 2: Portrait / Figure Demo with Acrylic Underpainting
Day 3: Figure in the Landscape Demo with Watercolor Underpainting

PSNC Members’ Exhibition at Ambleside Gallery
528 S. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC
Exhibition dates: Sept 6-28, 2019
More information | Opening Reception Photos | Video slideshow

PURE COLOR: Online International Juried Exhibition of Pastel Paintings
September 1, 2019 – September 30, 2019
Juror of Selection and Judge of Awards: Deborah LaFogg
Entries Accepted: June 1 – August 2, 2019
Download the 2019 Pure Color Prospectus | View the online show

ON COMMON GROUND: 2019 — PASTEL PAINTINGS FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA
The 8th Annual North Carolina Statewide Juried Pastel Exhibition
Hickory Museum of Art, 243 Third Ave, NE, Hickory, NC 28601
May 4 to August 18, 2019
Photos from the opening reception | View the brochure | View accepted work
Presented by the Pastel Society of North Carolina, www.pastelsocietyofnc.com, a North Carolina nonprofit organization, in conjunction with the Appalachian Pastel Society, www.appalachianpastelsociety.org, and the Piedmont Pastel Society, www.piedmontpastelsociety.org.

PURE COLOR: Online International Juried Exhibition of Pastel Paintings
September 1-30, 2018
Juror of Selection and Judge of Awards: Jen Evenhus
Entries Accepted: June 1 – August 9, 2018
Online Show and Awards
Download the Pure Color: Prospectus

ON COMMON GROUND: 2018 — PASTEL PAINTINGS FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA
The 7th Annual North Carolina Statewide Juried Pastel Exhibition
The Art Shop, Greensboro, NC
May 11 – June 12, 2018
Presented by the Pastel Society of North Carolina, www.pastelsocietyofnc.com, a North Carolina nonprofit organization, in conjunction with the Appalachian Pastel Society, www.appalachianpastelsociety.org, and the Piedmont Pastel Society, www.piedmontpastelsociety.org.
Download the prospectus and flyer for more information!
See all the information about the show here.

Top Awards

Awards of Excellence

BEST IN SHOW: PSNC AWARD
KRAKATOA by Anne Van Blarcom Kurowski



FIRST PLACE: HERB SLAPO AWARD
GATHERING ENERGY by Laura Pollak

SECOND PLACE: ARTS GREENSBORO AND BAXTER FINE ARTS AWARD
CASTLE ROCK TIDE POOL by Patricia Savage

THIRD PLACE: PSNC AWARD
FOXTAIL PINES by Tara Will
GREAT AMERICAN ART WORKS
LEMONI E AGLIO by Anthony Hedrick Tega Cay

CARON d’ACHE DISTRIBUTED BY CREATIVE ART MATERIALS
COBY READING by Dorothy Whitmore

MONA HEAME AWARD
FREEDOM by Tracy Ference

HEILMAN DESIGNS
BEAUTY by Pamela Winkler

SUE PANZARELLA AWARD
SHRIMP FEST by Deborah Covington

PASTEL PAINTER’S SOCIETY OF CAPE COD
OUTSIDE by Jeri Greenburg

MIKE MAHON’S PASTEL PORTER
TURNING AWAY by Marilyn Dwyer

LESLIE HUDSON-TOLLES
JANET JOHNSON by Water Lilies

CHEAP JOES ART STUFF
SEA SPRAY by Linda Coulter
JACK RICHESON & COMPANY
WILDLIFE REFUGE by Malia Bryngelson
SURPRISE SNOWFALL by Eileen Wilhem
MCGUIRE HOUSE by Garrett Briggs

DAKOTA ART PASTELS
CHILDHOOD SERIES: LEMONADE STAND by Luana Luconi-Winner

DIANE TOWNSEND ARTISTS PASTELS
SOUTHERN LIVE OAKS by Maggie Whitney Candler

OMEGA MOULDING
GOLDEN GLOW by Jeffrey Fahey
PATTERNS OF DIVERSITY & CHANGE by Judith Cutler

AIRFLOAT SYSTEMS
BLUE POT by Gary Rupp

AMPERSAND ART SUPPLY
UPSTREAM by Anne Strutz

Merit Awards

Honorable Mentions

HK HOLBEIN ARTIST MATERIALS
COTTON TOP- Addren Doss

HK HOLBEIN ARTIST MATERIALS
RED ROVER – Caroline S. Young

ART SPECTRUM DISTRIBUTED BY ARMADILLO ARTS & CRAFTS
DAISIES B by Ginny Stocker

JACK RICHESON & COMPANY
ELECTRIC MARSH by Frederick Fielding
SOLITUDE by Patricia Schiener

PICTUREFRAMES.COM
HOMAGE TO THE RIVER by Alison Webb
DOWN IN THE VALLEY by Kathy Pruett
CONSTANT RHYTHMS by Janet Burgess

PASTEL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
THE BEAUTY OF BULBS by Jeannie Gilland

BINDERS ART SUPPLIES & FRAMES
DOG by Mary Crow
CARDINAL CAMERA
WILD LAVENDER by Kurt Weiser

UART
FISHER PARK BRIDGE by Ashley Mortenson

STRATHMORE
PINK HOUSE, TOPSAIL by Laurie Greenbaum Beitch
TOO MANY EGGS by Ann Kiefaber

ART SPECTRUM DISTRIBUTED BY ARMADILLO ARTS & CRAFTS AND DAKATO ART PASTELS
BEFORE THE DAYS SURF by Diana Coldan

BLICK ART MATERIALS
EVENING FIREWORKS by Debbie Rasberry
APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN STREAM by Robbins Richardson
MEDITATION II: HOMAGE TO PHILLIP JOHNSON by Christine Berndt
GENTLE SPIRIT by J. Kay Gordon


Pure Color
An Online International Juried Exhibition of Pastel Paintings
September 1-30, 2017
Juror of Selection and Judge of Awards: Lyn Asselta
See the Online Exhibition

Award Winners:
1st Place – Diane Pike; 2nd Place – Kathleen Newman; 3rd Place – Elaine Despins
Honorable Mentions: Sandra Burshell, Tracey Ference, Christine Ivers, Brian Kuehn, Wendy McClatchy

2017 North Carolina Statewide Pastel Exhibition
Hosted by The Piedmont Pastel Society
May 3 – June 2, 2017
The Cornwell Center, 2001 Selwyn Ave. Charlotte, N.C.
Download the Brochure (pdf)
Congratulations to our PSNC Members who won awards this year!
Photos from Opening Reception

“Winter Exhibition”
hosted by Ambleside Gallery
Greensboro, NC
February 3 – March 4, 2017
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, February 3, 6-9 pm

North Carolina Statewide Pastel Exhibition – On Common Ground 2016: From the Mountains to the Sea | Show Catalog
May 21 – August 22, 2016
Hickory Museum of Art, Hickory, NC
Juror, Elizabeth Mowry
PSNC Award Winners
The Herb Slapo Award, Statewide 2016 (a PSNC tribute to Herb Slapo presented by Roxanne Lorch and BF Reed.)

“Winter Exhibition” hosted by Ambleside Gallery
February 5-27, 2016
528 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27406

On Common Ground: 2015 – Pastel Paintings from the Mountains to the Sea
May 16 – June 16, 2015
The Art Shop, 3900 W. Market Street, Greensboro, NC

2014 Members Show – NC Museum of Natural Sciences Nature Art Gallery
September 5-September 28, 2014
11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Photos from the opening reception

The 3rd Annual North Carolina Statewide Pastel Exhibition and Workshop
May 2014
The Cornwell Center, Charlotte NC
Award Winners PDF
Photos from the opening reception

“Winter Exhibition” hosted by Ambleside Gallery
February 28-March 29, 2014
528 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27406
Photos from the opening reception

2013 Halle Arts Cultural Center Exhibition
October 11 – November 15, 2013
237 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC
Watch the video

On Common Ground: Pastel Paintings From The Mountains To The Sea
2013 North Carolina Statewide Juried Pastel Exhibition
May 18 – August 18, 2013

Ambleside Gallery Juried Spring Exhibit
March 1 – April 26, 2013

Statewide Exhibit
On Common Ground: Pastel Paintings From The Mountains To The Sea
Raleigh, NC
June 1 – 30, 2012
Winners and Sponsors


Marla Baggetta Studio Class

Ambleside Gallery
Pastel Society of North Carolina’s “Winter Exhibition”
Greensboro, NC
February 26 – March 31, 2012

The Arts Council of Moore County – Campbell House Galleries
Pastel Society of North Carolina Exhibition
Southern Pines, NC
October 7- October 28, 2011
Photos from the opening reception

Ambleside Gallery
Pastel Society of North Carolina’s “Winter Exhibition”
Greensboro, NC
February-March, 2011
Photos from the opening reception

Halle ArtsCenter
Apex, NC
August 24 – September 25, 2010

PSNC Member Show at ArtsCenter
Carborro, NC
July 5-31, 2010

PSNC Member Show at Ambleside Gallery
528 S. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC
February 14 – March 14, 2010

Iredell Museum in Statesville
November 13 – December 18, 2009

Chapel Hill Museum in Chapel Hill
September 15 – November 1, 2009

Seymour Senior Center in Chapel Hill
July 31 – October 1

“Pastels and Petals”
NC State Florists’ Association in Greensboro at the Embassy Suites Hotel (a one day exhibit)
August 15, 2009

“A Southern Summer With the Pastel Society of North Carolina”
Carrboro ArtsCenter from July 1-31, 2009

PSNC Members Show at Carrboro Arts Center
Carrboro, NC from June 30-July 27, 2008.

PSNC Members Show at Theatre Art Galleries
High Point, NC from July 15-October 14, 2008
Photos from the opening reception

ALL MEMBER SHOW at The Theatre Art Galleries
High Point, NC from Tuesday, July 15-Tuesday, October 14, 2008

ALL MEMBER SHOW at The Upstairs Gallery
Blowing Rock, NC from November 1-19, 2007

ALL MEMBER SHOW at Robert & Pearl Seymour Center (Chapel Hill Senior Center)
2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill from July 27-September 20, 2007

The 1st PSNC Juried Open Exhibition at The Captain James and Emma Holt White House
Graham, NC from January 21-March 3, 2007

PSNC Members Show at Sertoma Arts Center
Raleigh, NC from November 5-30, 2006.

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
View the online exhibit.



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

Celebration of Life Service for Helen Knapp

Member News, Betty Hendrix

“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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