Prospectus 4th Annual Possibilities in Pastel

The Pastel Society of Tampa Bay is proud to sponsor the fourth annual Possibilities in Pastel Art Exhibition. Possibilities in Pastel honors Brooke Allison who has educated both artists and our local community about the beauty and history of pastel as a serious art medium. Visit our web site where you can download a PDF file with details about the show.

Possibilities in Pastel 1V Opens January 15th

Possibilities in Pastel 1V is the next event for the Pastel Society of Tampa Bay. It is in January 15- February 15 at Salt Creek Artworks in St. Petersburg. The opening reception is Friday night, January 15th from 6-9 at Salt Creek Artworks. Possibilities in Pastel 1V is being judged by Greg Barnes.

3 day Plein air pastel workshop in Crescent Beach

Hello Tampa Bay Pastel Society members,

I wanted to send you some information about a pastel workshop we're having in conjunction with this year's Crescent Beach Paint Out. This is the fifth year for our paint out and we wanted to do something different. So, we've added a series of pastel, watercolor and oil workshops for artists of varing levels. One of those workshops is a 3-day plein air pastel class led by Christophe Cardot. The workshop will be held October 25-27, 2009 in Crescent Beach - just south of St. Augustine, FL. The price is $275 and includes admission to our Artist Retreat functions as well. For more information, you can refer your membes to our website - www.crescentbeachpaintout.com.

Hal Stringer, Organizer
Crescent Beach Paint Out
www.crescentbeachpaintout.com
www.islandfineart.com

Pastel Society of Tampa Bay in IASP calendar

I did find out a couple of days ago. I was able to get a calendar so here it is.

Here is the cover



And we are in the month of October

Meet the Artist Brooker Creek The Florida Environment in Pastels

BROOKER CREEK PRESERVE
E N V I R O N M E N TA L E D U C AT I O N C E N T E R
Special Event
Meet the Artist
The Florida Environment in Pastels
The Pastel Society of Tampa Bay
July 5 – August 31,2009
Reception: July 5,2009 1 – 4 pm
Formed in 2006, the Pastel Society of Tampa Bay brings together
local professional and amateur pastelists to encourage artistic
growth through education and sharing, while promoting interest
and enjoyment of pastels for both the artists and the community.
The Pastel Society of Tampa Bay has 51 members. Its purpose is to understand and appreciate pastel painting, create opportunities to show pastel work, and promote camaraderie among artists.
Visit: http://pastelsocietytampabay.blogspot.com to learn more.
Admission: Free.All art is available for purchase. Please inquire at the Center’s front desk for assistance.

Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center3940 Keystone Rd. Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 • Phone: (727) 453-6800 • Fax: (727) 453-6801Hours: Wed 9:00 am - 8:30 pm, Thurs -Sun 9:00 am -4:00 pm, Closed HolidaysMembers of the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve, Inc. receive a discount on admission fees.www.pinellascounty.org/environment

IASP 13th Juried Exhibtion show

Check what other fellow pastelist did in Albuquerque for the IAPS 13th Juried exhibition
http://www.ventanafineart.com/shows.asp?sid=40

The 14th juried competition of the International Association of Pastel Societies will be hosted on the IAPS

Pastel Society of Tampa Bay is a member of the IASP.
consider entering this competition, this is a great opportunity.

Here is the prospectus
http://www.pastelinternational.com/COMPETITIONS/documents/webshow_09_2.pdf

14th Exhibition
The 2009 Web Show
The 14th juried competition of the International Association of Pastel Societies will be hosted on the IAPS
web site, www.pastelinternational.com. Prizes will be awarded: First Place, $1,000 merchandise certificate
from Jack Richeson & Co.; Second Place: $500 merchandise certificate from Jack Richeson & Co.; Third,
Fourth, Fifth Place and Honorable Mentions to be determined.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to any artist who is a member of an IAPS Society. Proof of membership will be
required. If your entry is under the name of any society that is not a member of IAPS, your entry will be
returned to you less a $25.00 handling fee. Please check the list of members at the end of this prospectus.
If your society is not listed, check with them before entering. A list of member societies is posted on the
IAPS web site along with contact information for the societies.