Calendar for 2024
East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd. – map it!
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr. – map it!
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
July
July 10
Informal painting at Library 21C, 1 – 4 PM
July 13
Picnic with PSC. Click here for more information.
July 15
Entry closes for August Garden of the Gods Member Show. Click here to enter.
Entry opens on OnlineJuriedShows.com for the PPPS National Show.
July 24
Informal painting at Library 21C, 1 – 4 PM
July 31
August Garden of the Gods Member Show delivery of artwork.
Delivery should be made to to Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, Red Rocks Room on Main Level, 1805 N 30th St., Colorado Springs 80904.
August
Member Show at Garden of the Gods Visitor Center, August 1 to August 31, 2024. Daily 9 AM to 6 PM
Saturday, August 3
Our next meeting is on August 3 at 10:30am at the East Library. Put it on your calendar now so you won’t forget.
August 10
Artists’ Opening Reception for the August Garden of the Gods Member Show,
3 – 6 PM
August 14
Informal painting at Library 21C, 1 – 4 PM
August 28
Informal painting at Library 21C, 1 – 4 PM
September
September 1
September 14
Informal painting at Library 21C, 1 – 4 PM
September 28
Informal painting at Library 21C, 1 – 4 PM
October
October 4-5
December
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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).
Click here for Membership information.