Tuesday, June 30, 2009

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

Saturday, June 13, 2009

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

Sunday, June 7, 2009

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.

Friday, June 5, 2009

Brooker Creek Exhibit pieces Due June 17

WORK FOR BROOKER CREEK

1) One piece per person.
2) Information about your piece must be emailed to Lynn Vaughn by June 17.
Lynn's email is VaughanL@GTE.NET Artist name-Name of painting-Price
3) Deliver work to Brooker Creek from 9 to 11 am on July 1st.
4) Opening will be Sunday, July 5th from 1-4pm.

If you have questions email me.
Mary Louise mommypollo@aol.com