Past Events

  THIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT CREATING DEPTH WITH PASTELS WORKSHOP with Mary Ann PalsSept. 12-13, 2026, 9:30-3:00 CT both days, with 1-hr lunch breakat Chesterton Art Center, Building 116, 116 S. 4th St, Chesterton IN 46304Register: https://www.chestertonart.org/adult-classes-and-workshops/p/pastel-workshop With instruction from IAPS Master Circle pastelist Mary Ann Pals, students will work from reference photos and...

GREAT LAKES PASTEL SOCIETY 2026 MEMBERS ONLINE JURIED EXHIBITIONJuly 12 - Sept. 12, 2026Juror/Judge of Awards: Laura PollakClick here to view entire exhibit Click here to read Juror's Statement and judge's comments about award winning artwork I am honored to have 2 pastel paintings, Timeless Beauty and Prairie Song, accepted into this...

MARK MAKING WITH PASTELS WORKSHOP with Instructor Mary Ann Pals June 20-21, 2026, 9:30-3:00 (CT) each day at Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. 4th St, Chesterton IN 46304 Description:  With instruction from IAPS Master Circle pastelist Mary Ann Pals, students will work from reference photos and learn how to effectively use a variety of different...

  I am honored to have this pastel painting of mine, Timeless Beauty, accepted into the International Association of Pastel Societies Convention Exhibition in the Master Circle Division. To have a painting in this international exhibition during the convention is one of the highest honors I can receive. I am grateful...

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