Special Event!
Embrace the colors at Pastel Live. We have partnered with Streamline Publishing to give members an exclusive discount to Pastel Live. It will be an unforgettable online art experience where you’ll learn from 25 talented pastel artists. Prepare to be inspired, learn new skills, and connect with a vibrant pastel community. Sign up using our code PPPS to save 10%, and let the creativity flow!
Pastel Live, where Color Comes Alive. From Sept 17-20 witness demonstrations by some of the best in the business. As a member of the society, you can sign up using code PPPS to save 10%. Join us for a 3-day artistic journey!
Get ready for 34 days filled with creativity and learning! Pastel Live is bringing together 25 exceptional pastel artists for an immersive online art event from Sept 18-20. As a member of the society, you can sign up using code PPPS to save 10%. See you there!
Click here for more information and to register!
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
September
September 26
Informal painting at Library 21C, 1 – 4 PM
September 28
President’s Brunch at Lyn’s house, 10 AM
October
October 1
October 3
October 4 – 5
October 12
October 31
November
November 16
December
December 5
December 7
Read Our Latest Newsletter!
Our latest Newsletter is here! All current members will get a copy. They will be ditributed at the President’s Brunch on September 28.
Click here to read our Summer 2024 Newsletter.
Click here to purchase a printed copy from Blurb.
It’s only $10.80 plus shipping and tax, with a small profit going to PPPS.
Click here and read our December 2023 Newsletter.
Click here to purchase a printed copy from Blurb.
It’s only $10.80 plus shipping and tax, with a small profit going to PPPS.
Click here and read our July 2023 Newsletter.
Click here to purchase a printed copy from Blurb.
It’s only $10.60 plus shipping and tax, with a small profit going to PPPS.
Click here to view and read our November 2022 Newsletter.
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.