Austin Pastel Society

Promoting the fine art of pastel painting and providing a supportive community for pastel artists.

Calendar of Events

Monthly meetings are usually held on the fourth Thursday of each month from September to June at the Best Western Atrium North (check the calendar and upcoming events for exceptions).

Highlights

  • September Meeting

    Jeannette Cuevas Demonstration

    See Jeannette demonstrate her colorful pastel technique to create beautiful, award winning, western themed paintings.
    Thursday September 27, 2007
    7:00 pm - 9:00pm
    Best Western Atrium North

  • Non-Juried Exhibition

    Walker's Gallery
    Bring up to three paintings per artist to this non-juried exhibition.
    November 3, 2007
    Walker's Gallery
    501 E. Hopkins St.
    San Marcos, TX

    November 9, 2007
    Reception and Awards Ceremony
    5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Walker's Gallery

Upcoming Events

  • September 1, 2007

    Pre-notification of spring workshop

    Sent by mail or Yahoo group mail for members including all information and prices.

  • September 15, 2007

    Workshop Deposit Due

    Deposit of $50 for spring workshop with Judith Carducci accepted from Paid Members only. Notice published for others in November Issue of Pastel Journal. Click here for details.

  • September 27, 2007

    Jeannette Cuevas Demonstration

    7:00pm-9:00pm
    Best Western Atrium North

  • October 25, 2007

    Sales and Marketing Presentation by John Bittick
    Framing Presentation by Dan Merrill

    7:00pm-9:00pm
    Best Western Atrium North

  • November 3, 2007

    Non-juried Members' Exhibition

    Bring up to three paintings per artist to:

    Walker's Gallery
    501 E. Hopkins Street
    San Marcos, TX

  • November 9, 2007

    Reception and Awards

    5:00pm-7:30pm

    Walker's Gallery
    501 E. Hopkins Street
    San Marcos, TX

  • December 6, 2007

    Holiday Party

  • January 11, 2008

    Digital Images Due

    Annual Juried Members Exhibition
    Juror-Judith Carducci

  • January 24, 2008

    Monthly Meeting

    To be announced

  • February 1, 2008

    Workshop Fees due in full

  • February 28, 2008

    7:00pm - 9:00pm
    Click here for directions to
    Best Western Atrium North
    7928 Gestner Dr., Austin, TX 78753

    Monthly Meeting

    Jeri Salter

    Ghost Ranch New Mexico Presentation

    Jeri's presentation will be about the facility, the experience of painting that location as well as do's and don'ts for plein air workshops. She will bring some completed paintings, both plein air and studio pieces done after her return and will answer questions after the presentation.

  • March 2, 2008

    Hang Annual Juried Members Exhibition

  • March 7, 2008

    Judith Carducci Demonstration

    Windberg Art Center
    Georgetown, TX

  • March 8-9, 2008

    Judith Carducci Workshop I

    Windberg Art Center
    Georgetown, TX

  • March 10-11, 2008

    Judith Carducci Workshop II

    Windberg Art Center
    Georgetown, TX

  • March 16, 2008

    Annual Juried Members Exhibition
    Reception and Awards Ceremony

    4:00pm-6:00pm

    Chase Bank
    7th & Lavaca
    Austin, TX

  • April 24, 2008

    Monthly Meeting

    To be announced

  • May 4, 2008

    Strike Annual Juried Members Exhibition

  • May 22, 2008

    Monthly Meeting

    To be announced

  • June 26, 2008

    End of Year Party