Past Events

  I am honored to have my pastel, The Stare, receive an HONORABLE MENTION in the international pastel competition, Pastel 100, sponsored by Pastel Journal magazine. My painting was accepted into the Animal & Wildlife category by juror Roberta Condon. Every year top notch jurors accept only 100 paintings by pastelists...

12 DAYS OF ARTISTS Solo Pop-up Art Show at Ancillaerie Framing and Art Gallery, 109 S. Calumet Rd, Chesterton IN Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 from 4-8:00pm during 4 CALLING BIRDS Juried Art Exhibit Reception Ancillaerie Framing and Art Gallery I am honored to be invited to show and sell my original artwork and art...

HOLIDAY MEMBERS ART EXHIBIT at Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. 4th St, Chesterton IN Opening Public Reception: Dec. 13, noon-2:00pm CT https://www.chestertonart.org/   I will have 2 original pastel paintings in this show, along with many art prints and some of my handmade jewelry in the gift shop. Come and do some holiday shopping and...

4 CALLING BIRDS Juried Exhibit at Ancillaerie Framing and Art Gallery, 109 S. Calumet Rd, Chesterton IN Public Reception: Friday, Dec. 19, 5-8:00pm CT Ancillaerie Framing and Art Gallery   I am honored to be accepted into this juried group exhibit with my pastel, A Slice of Prairie.  All of the artwork is for sale...

  THIS WORKSHOP HAS ONE SPOT LEFT BALANCING ACT WITH PASTELS - WORKSHOP with Mary Ann Pals*Nov. 1 - 2, 2025, 9:30-3:00pm CT both daysat Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. 4th St, Chesterton, IN 46304 Registration link   Learn how to create balance in color and design for a vibrant painting.   *FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS AND UP  ...

  I am very honored to have my pastel painting, Prairie Song, accepted into the International Association of Pastel Societies Juried Web Show in the Master Circle Division. The online-only exhibit will continue through Dec. 10, 2025. Here is a link to the show: https://showsubmit.com/gallery/iaps-15th-master-circle-division...

AUTUMN IN PASTEL, Mary Ann Pals Solo Exhibit Public Artist Reception/talk: Sat, Oct. 18, 2025, 1-2:30pm CT Westchester Public Library, 200 W. Indiana Ave, Chesterton IN 46304 I am honored to have a solo exhibit of my autumn themed pastel paintings at the Westchester Public Library, sponsored by the Chesterton Art Center. Visit...

  SOUTH SHORE ARTS ANNUAL JURIED SALON SHOW Sept. 5 - Nov. 9, 2025 at Center for Visual and Performing Arts 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster IN 46321 Opening awards reception: Oct. 19, 1-3:00pm CT I am excited to announce that my pastel painting, The Meeting, is accepted into this prestigious all media exhibit....

  IN-PERSON PASTEL CLASSES OFFERED BY MARY ANN PALS THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL, BOTH SESSIONSat Art Barn School of Art, Valparaiso IN; 219-462-9009Register online: https://www.artbarnschool.org/registrationPainting with Pastels, Beginners Sept. 3 - Oct. 8, 2025, Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (CT), 6-wk session, Ages: 18+Painting with Pastels, Intermediate/AdvancedSept. 17 - Oct. 8, 2025, Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 8:30pm...

In this 2-day workshop with Mary Ann, an IAPS Master Circle pastelist, students will work from reference photos and learn how to choose harmonious colors to create a vibrant pastel painting.  Mary Ann will give demonstrations and will also provide individual help to students. This workshop is recommended for age 18+...