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.

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

Up comming events

PICK-UP FOR THE TARPON SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER SHOW

Monday, June 8 th from 9am till 4 pm
(This time is later. The show will be up for two weekend of events at the center.)

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

Update your calendar!!!

Remember:

April 1 Wednesday
Deliver Art to Tarpon Springs Cultural Center 9-11. (Please be on time for we must hand that day)We have room for up to 75 pieces. You may bring 2 or 3 pieces. All must be properly framed. REMINDER: The center does not allow ANY nude paintings to be hung.

April 3 Friday
Opening Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 7-9 Pm

April 17
Bussiness meeting end of the year pot luck.Arrive at 6:00 pm with a dish of your choice. We will have fun, eat and meet.Place Annene Hulstein's home, 3070 Oak Creek Drive, Clearwater Phone 772-7851.

May 28
Remove work from Tarpon Springs Cultural Center. More information on time comming soon.Virginia

Solo show

Montage Gallery
presents
Lynnette Vaughan
in
“Woods & Waters of the
Florida Landscape”


March and April 2009
with
Artist’s Reception on March 6th, 6 – 9 pm
at
Montage Gallery
2194 Main Street, Suite D
Dunedin, FL 34698
Ph (727)738-0023

From the International Association of Pastel Societies

Dear IAPS Member Societies ….

Our 2009 convention will be here before we know it! At this point we have almost 500 artists registered and it promises to be the best one ever! Please be aware of the following ….

PRE REGISTRATION - Please remind your members that the pre registration will close on April 3, 2009. If they have not already registered, they should mail or fax their registration prior to that date. See the IAPS website to download the instructions and registration form, and also to check on which optional activities are now filled. www.pastelinternational.com If they miss the April 3 deadline, they may register onsite in Albuquerque, registration fees will be $5 higher onsite.

BANQUET - Tickets for the Saturday night banquet may be ordered with registration, or if someone has already registered and wishes to add banquet tickets, they may do so up to April 3 by sending me an email at websterw@patriot.net with their confirmed registration number, the number of tickets they need, choice of menu – beef/chicken/vegetarian – if they registered by credit card we can use the same card, if by check they can mail a check for the appropriate amount - $49 per meal. Banquet tickets may be purchased in Albuquerque on Thursday afternoon, and possibly on Friday morning, subject to availability.

PRESIDENT’S DINNER MEETING – will be on Friday evening and each society may have their president or the president’s representative attend free of charge. Others may attend and pay for the meal. The information is attached – if you haven’t already signed up, please do so soon.

SOUVENIR PROGRAM – we are now working on the beautiful color souvenir program that will be provided to every registered artist in their registration package. Advertising in the program is available and details are attached. This is a great way to promote your society, your workshops, your shows, and if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity please note the deadline is March 31.

We hope to see you and many of your members at this exciting event in May! Susan Webster


IAPS - The International Association of Pastel Societies
Susan Webster, Executive Director
P.O. Box 2057
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-241-2826 email: websterw@patriot.net
Please see our website: www.pastelinternational.com

Pastel Society of Tampa Bay Oldsmar Show 2008