Pikes Peak Pastel Society

Calendar for 2023

November

Thursday, November 30

Informal painting at Library 21C, 1 – 4 PM

Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr. – map it!
Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Saturday, November 18

Member Meeting on November 11 at the EAST Library

Our annual Members Meeting is Saturday, November 11 at the East Library at 11:00 am. We will be voting on the increase in dues for next yearand will be having a fun “paint around” led by several of our talented members: Katie Cassidy, Mary Sexton, George Hart and Betsy Cook. Please come and have a good time with our group. There will be a prize drawing for a set of Diane Townsend Pastels. You must be present to win! We will be having some substantial snacks since we are meeting close to lunch time.

The East Library is located at 5550 N. Union, Colorado Springs. – map it!

December

Friday, December 8, 11:00 am

Join us for a Holiday Lunch at Edelweiss!

Our Christmas lunch will be Friday, December 8 at Edelweiss Restaurant at 11:00 am. It should be lots of fun. Bring a small pastel/art related gift to exchange. There will be a couple of surprises as well. Spouses/significant others are welcome. Come and have fun with our warm and engaging group! Please let Lyn or Margie know as soon as possible that you will be attending.

Edelweiss German Restaurant is located at 34 East Ramona Avenue, Colorado Springs. – map it!

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PPPS July 2023 News
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FREE Resources

Members:

One of your member benefits is to have your art on our PPPS website. Take a look at our site to see the format and what other members have posted. You can include a photo of yourself, a short biography, and several paintings. To send your info and images or for more information, email Mary Sexton, our webmaster, at marys@goodgraphicdesign.com.

A Brief History of the
Pikes Peak Pastel Society

The Pikes Peak Pastel Society origin dates back to 1999 when a group of local Colorado Springs and Pueblo artists began seriously working in pastels under the mentorship and encouragement of Mariya Zvonkovich. PPPS was officially incorporated as a not-for-profit association in 2000.

The Mission is to promote, educate and encourage artistic excellence in soft pastel painting among its members within the community. Educational workshops, painting demonstrations and workshops, plein aire paint-outs, field trips to art exhibits and museums are all part of member meetings and special events.

Two pastel exhibitions are held annually, one for members only and one national juried exhibition. The Pikes Peak Pastel Society is a member of the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS).

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