PRESS RELEASE:
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA PASTEL SOCIETY SIGNATURE EVENT
ALLA PRIMA
PASTEL PAINTING IN THE ROUND
SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2008, 4 -7 PM
ART LEAGUE OF BONITA SPRINGS, 26100 OLD RT 41, BONITA SPRINGS.
THE SIGNATURE FUND RAISING EVENT OF THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA PASTEL SOCIETY WILL BE HELD AT THE ART LEAGUE OF BONITA SPRINGS ON SUNDAY MARCH 9 TH FROM 4 – 7 PM.
THE PASTEL SOCIETY RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE INCLUDINGTHE SAM PLATT SCHOLARSHIP THAT WILL BE AWARDED TO STUDENTS LIVING IN LEE, CHARLOTTE AND COLLIER COUNTIES, THE THREE COUNTIES THAT ENCOMPASS THE MAJORITY OF OUR MEMBERSHIP.
THIS UNIQUE ENTERTAINING PROGRAM FEATURES FIVE ACCOMPLISHED AND AWARD WINNING PASTEL PAINTERS, ROBERT CARSTEN PSA, MARY PRITCHARD KAREN BAKER, PAGE PENNA AND LINDA CHAMBERS WORKING IN CONCERT. THE PAINTERS, EXCEPT MR. CARSTEN, A NATIONALLY KNOWN ARTIST FROM VERMONT AND MS PRITCHARD FROM THE EASTERN SHORE OF MARYLAND, WILL BE TRAVELING TO FLORIDA TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT, THE OTHER THREE ARE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA PASTEL SOCIETY. MS. BAKER, FROM TAMPA, IS INSTRUMENTAL IN FORMING A PASTEL SOCIETY IN HER AREA.
FIVE PAINTINGS WILL BE CREATED AS COLLABORATIVE WORKS, WITH EACH PAINTING MOVING AT TIMED INTERVALS SO THE NEXT ARTIST CAN WORK ON EACH PAINTING. THE PAINTINGS WILL BE AUCTIONED UPON COMPLETION.
PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT THE ABOVE MENTIONED PROJECTS ALONG WITH A CONTRIBUTION TO THE ART LEAGUE OF BONITA SPRINGS.
ADDITIONALLY, THE MEMBERS’ SHOW OF THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA PASTEL SOCIETY WILL BE ON DISPLAY. ATTENDEES WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW OTHER WORKS BY PAST AND PRESENT PARTICANTS OF ALLA PRIMA AS WELL AS OTHER TALENTED MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY.
ADVANCE TICKETS ARE $25.00AT THE DOOR $30.00 REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED.
FOR TICKET SALES AND INFORMATION CONTACT:
RALPH LAGRO, PRESIDENT
(941) 613-1745, E-MAIL: lrlagro@prodigy.net
LYNNE B. WILCOX, VICE PRESIDENT
(239) 649- 0167, E-MAIL: lbwai@embarqmail.com
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Pastel Society meeting
The next meeting of the Pastel Society of Tampa Bay will be Tuesday,February 12Th, at 7:30 pm at the newly constructed studio of artist Ernie Simmons, 602 Douglas Ave. , Dunedin.
The program will be about the business of art and we will see how Ernie has his studio set up. Visit his website aternestsimmons.com to learn more about his successful art career.
The program will be about the business of art and we will see how Ernie has his studio set up. Visit his website aternestsimmons.com to learn more about his successful art career.
Upcoming Exhibition
PASTEL SHOWS AND EVENTS
Pastel in Palm Harbor Show
This show features the Pastel Society of Tampa Bay artists and their work.The opening reception will have classical guitar, and tastings of Van Gough Fine Arts Vodka plus hors d'oeurves and a cash bar. The event is open to the public so please invite all your family and friends to attend!
Location: Old Palm Harbor Main Street, Harbor Hall
1190 Georgia Avenue, Palm Harbor 34683
(South of Nebraska between Alt. 19 and County Rd. 1)
(Old Palm Harbor Main Street was formerly the historic 1st United Methodist Church of Palm Harbor. Harbor Hall was added recently. The facility is available for weddings, meetings, etc.
Delivery of work: January 31, 2008 from 9am till noon, delivery to Harbor Hall
Dates: Opening Reception from 6 pm to 8 pm February 1st, 2008
The show will end February 8th, 2008
Participation and Cost: Each pastelist may enter one piece of work $5 for members and $8 for non-members
No prizes will be awarded, exhibit only
No Pick-up: All work will be taken to the Dunedin Community Center and re-hung to continue our show.
Pastels at the DUNEDIN COMMUNITY CENTER Be sure to visit Dunedin's new Community Center with our work in the lobby!
Location: 1141 Michigan Blvd. (adjacent to DFAC)
Dates: Show will run from through February.
Pick-up: We'll let you know the exact date and time
Pastel in Palm Harbor Show
This show features the Pastel Society of Tampa Bay artists and their work.The opening reception will have classical guitar, and tastings of Van Gough Fine Arts Vodka plus hors d'oeurves and a cash bar. The event is open to the public so please invite all your family and friends to attend!
Location: Old Palm Harbor Main Street, Harbor Hall
1190 Georgia Avenue, Palm Harbor 34683
(South of Nebraska between Alt. 19 and County Rd. 1)
(Old Palm Harbor Main Street was formerly the historic 1st United Methodist Church of Palm Harbor. Harbor Hall was added recently. The facility is available for weddings, meetings, etc.
Delivery of work: January 31, 2008 from 9am till noon, delivery to Harbor Hall
Dates: Opening Reception from 6 pm to 8 pm February 1st, 2008
The show will end February 8th, 2008
Participation and Cost: Each pastelist may enter one piece of work $5 for members and $8 for non-members
No prizes will be awarded, exhibit only
No Pick-up: All work will be taken to the Dunedin Community Center and re-hung to continue our show.
Pastels at the DUNEDIN COMMUNITY CENTER Be sure to visit Dunedin's new Community Center with our work in the lobby!
Location: 1141 Michigan Blvd. (adjacent to DFAC)
Dates: Show will run from through February.
Pick-up: We'll let you know the exact date and time
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Happy New Year and reminder
Pastelists, Happy New Year! This is just a reminder that next Wednesday, Jan. 9th, our show will be closing at the Octagon Gallery. THURSDAY, JANUARY 10TH is the pick-up date for all work between 9 am and noon. If you can't come at this time please arrange for someone to pick up your work for you. Please email me if no arrangements can be made and we'll work something out. Keep painting! Our next exhibit will be Feb. 1st in Palm Harbor. More details and news of our winter meeting will follow ASAP. Gail Gamble
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Possibilities in Pastel Opening Reception
Congratulation to all the winners!
2nd Annual Possibilities in Pastel A juried Pastel Exhibition
Nov 30th, 2007 Through January 9th, 2008
The Octagon Art Center Unitarian Universalist
2470 Nursery Road
Clearwater, Florida 33764
Award of Excellence
Anna Wainright - Lap Dog
Award of Distinction
Anneke Huestein - Old Oak Tree
Pastel Society of America Merit Award
Brooke Allison - Scholar
Kathy Detrano - Henry in the Sun
Lynnette Vaughan - Morning Sunlight
Markissia Tonllatos - Harmony in Gray and Gold
Mary Louise Pollock - Eyes on the Outback
Rusty Stecher - Apples and Pear
The following Artistis won Honorable Mention Awards
Virginia Larrea-LaTourrette - Sunrise
Nicholas Scripante - Still Life
Jean Hess - Roofer
Gail Gamble - Looking North from Honeymoon Island
Sydelle Freifeld - Sand Dunes
Monday, October 29, 2007
DEBORAH PARIS- Workshop at Fredericksburg Artists School
Paint The Idea> Landscape > Pastel/Oil
January 14 - 18, 2008
Tuition $525
Deborah’s article “Paint the Idea” which appeared in the December 2005 issue of /American Artist Magazine will form the basis for this class. Learning to paint abstract visual ideas rather than copying objects in the landscape is the key to more compelling authentic work. In this five day class Deborah will use lectures, slide shows, painting exercises and demonstrations to teach you how to think about composition, values, color harmony and surface quality as devices to communicate an underlying concept or idea for each painting.
The goal will be to paint 3-4 small studies each day.
Daily demonstrations in oil and pastel will focus on the topic covered in that day’s presentation /lecture. Color selection/mixing demonstrations will open your eyes to the use of color as an important tool in conveying the mood and emotion which is the difference between technically competent work and emotionally powerful art.
See her web site at www.deborahparis.com
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED> PORTABLE EASEL NECESSARY> INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION> INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATIONS
Paint The Idea> Landscape > Pastel/Oil
January 14 - 18, 2008
Tuition $525
Deborah’s article “Paint the Idea” which appeared in the December 2005 issue of /American Artist Magazine will form the basis for this class. Learning to paint abstract visual ideas rather than copying objects in the landscape is the key to more compelling authentic work. In this five day class Deborah will use lectures, slide shows, painting exercises and demonstrations to teach you how to think about composition, values, color harmony and surface quality as devices to communicate an underlying concept or idea for each painting.
The goal will be to paint 3-4 small studies each day.
Daily demonstrations in oil and pastel will focus on the topic covered in that day’s presentation /lecture. Color selection/mixing demonstrations will open your eyes to the use of color as an important tool in conveying the mood and emotion which is the difference between technically competent work and emotionally powerful art.
See her web site at www.deborahparis.com
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED> PORTABLE EASEL NECESSARY> INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION> INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATIONS
2nd Annual "Possibilities in Pastel" Juried Exhibition
Prospectus
2nd Annual
Possibilities in Pastel
A juried Pastel Exhibition
Nov 30th, 2007
Through
January 9th, 2008
The Octagon Art Center
Unitarian Universalist
2470 Nursery Road
Clearwater, Florida 33764
Juror and Judge
Bill Renc
Awards
Award of Excellence $300
Award of Distinction $200
Merit Awards
Pastel Society of America Award $100
2nd Annual
Possibilities in Pastel
A juried Pastel Exhibition
Nov 30th, 2007
Through
January 9th, 2008
The Octagon Art Center
Unitarian Universalist
2470 Nursery Road
Clearwater, Florida 33764
Juror and Judge
Bill Renc
Awards
Award of Excellence $300
Award of Distinction $200
Merit Awards
Pastel Society of America Award $100
Mount Vision of Karl Kelly – Thundercloud grays set of pastels
One (6 weeks) Pastel Class Award donated by The Dunedin Fine Art Center and Brooke Allison
Business Card Design by Barbara Hubbard
Montage Gallery and Masterpiece Art Award
Dunedin Fine Art Center Gift Basket
5 Honorable Mentions
Possibilities in Pastel honors Brooke Allison who has educated both artists and our local community about the beauty and permanence of pastels as a serious art medium. For many years she has taught a Possibilities in Pastel class at the Dunedin Fine Art Center
Juror
Bill Renc, a 1970 graduate of Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Fl is a professional artist and co-owner with his wife Linda of the Painted Fish Gallery in Dunedin. He is founding member of the Professional Association of Visual Artist (PAVA). His drawings, paintings and intaglio prints have won numerous awards at juried art festival from Florida to Midwest. Bill currently works in both oils and watercolors and has concentrated on the Florida landscape. He co-authored and co-illustrated the book At Water’s Edge: The birds of Florida.
By commission, Bill has created original artworks to commemorate special events such as the City of Dunedin’s Centennial, Abilities of Florida’s Annual Wine Testing& Action, Clearwater Folk Arts Festival, Taste of Palm Harbor, and St. Petersburg’s 2005 First Night Celebration. Bill has also served as judge/juror for a number of art events, including the Miniature Art Society of Florida, the Palm Harbor Art Fair and Several exhibits at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
Calendar
Thursday, November 29, 2007
9:00 am – noon
Artwork will be received at the Unitarian Universalist Octagon Art Center
3pm- 5pm
Unaccepted work may be picked up
Friday, November 30 2007
7 pm – 9pm
Opening reception and Awards Presentation
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Show Closes
Thursday, January 10 2008
9:00 – noon
Artwork maybe picked up
Location
The Octagon Art Center
Unitarian Universalist of Clearwater
2470 Nursery Road
Clearwater FL 33764
(Located on Nursery Rd. between U.S. 19 and Belcher Rd.)
The Octagon Art Center is open:
Weekdays 9:30 am to 1Pm
Sundays: 10:00 am – 11:00 am and noon to 1:00 pm
Entry Fee
Current Member: $20 for one painting or $25 fro two.
Non-member: $30 fro one painting or $35 for two.
Entrants may become a member at any time by paying yearly dues.
Sales
Paintings may or may not be for sale. All sales will be handle at the Unitarian Universalist of Clearwater. The artist will receive 70% of the sale price; Unitarian Universalist will receive 30% as commission percentage. At the close of the show, artist will be paid for any works sold. (The Pastel Society of Tampa Bay and the Unitarian Universalist of Clearwater are not responsible for damage of theft.)
Specifications
All original two dimensional works may be considered. Paintings must be worked in the pastel medium. Mixed media work will be accepted, however, 70% of the work must be done in pastel. All paintings must be suitable and professionally framed and ready for hanging. No painting may exceed 72” in any one dimension.
Eligibility
This exhibition is open to all artist 18 years or older. Each artist may enter 2 pieces of art
Please cut and tape one fo the labels below to the back of each piece of art work
Possibilities in Pastel
Name__________________________________________
Title_____________________________________________
Price____________________________________________
Phone____________________________________________
Possibilities in Pastel
Name__________________________________________
Title_____________________________________________
Price____________________________________________
Phone____________________________________________
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