Past Events

Come experience the (indoor) Artisan Market at Journeyman Distillery on Nov. 20 - 21, 2021. Hours Saturday: 11 am - 7 pm (ET), Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm. I will have original artwork, matted prints in all sizes, and even some art print ornaments for sale....

  This pastel, Magical Merlin, was juried into the International Association of Pastel Societies Annual Juried Web Show in the Master Circle Division.  Follow the link, then click on the Master Circle Exhibition link, to view the entire show. IAPS Web Show, Master Circle Exhibition...

  This pastel painting, Cactus Wren, has been juried into the Pastel Society of New Hampshire's national online show. Dates: Oct. 30 - Dec. 4, 2021 This artwork won the Connecticut Pastel Society Award. Follow this link to view the entire show and the award winners:  PSNH National Online Show A People's Choice Award will...

  This is an online only juried exhibit that was juried and judged by Lorenzo Chavez. I was awarded an Honorable Mention for my butterfly painting, Momentary Playmate. Go to MidAmerica Pastel Society's website to view the show and see all the award winners.   I got THREE pastels accepted into this show: Cactus Wren,...

  This national juried in-person pastel exhibit runs through November 11, 2021 at Mc Cord Gallery and Cultural Center in Palos Park, IL. Visit Chicago Pastel Painters for more info about the organization.   I got two pastel paintings accepted into this exhibit, Woodland Textures (pictured at top), and Trailside Treasure (pictured below).   ...

  Join Mary Ann for 5 pastel lessons (beginners) or 3 lessons (intermediate/advanced students). Beginners will meet on Sept. 29 and Oct. 6, 6:30-8:30 pm (CT) to learn the basics of pastel painting. No class on Oct. 13.  Then intermediate and advanced students will join beginners on Oct. 20, 27, and Nov. 3 to...

  Come view this amazing exhibition of 47 juried small artworks by 38 pastel artists at the J Petter Galleries in Douglas, MI. I have two pastels juried into the show, The Stare and Catbird Seat. Awards will be presented at the opening reception on Sept. 18, 4-6:00 pm (ET)....

  This is the biggest art fair of NW Indiana.  Don't miss it. I will have my original pastel artwork and fine art prints for sale.   Saturday, Aug. 7: 10-5:00 (CT), Sunday, Aug. 8: 10-4:00. Food vendors and entertainment available on the park grounds, entry fee, parking is free....

  My pastel painting, Fringe Jackets, has been juried into this annual exhibit....

  PAINTING WITH PASTELS (IN-PERSON) Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm (CT), Ages 18+ Beginner: Apr 21-May 19,  $80/ 5-wk session Intermediate & Advanced: May 5-19, $50/ 3-wk session https://www.artbarnschool.org/adult-classes Students will be guided step by step through the process of painting with soft pastels with experienced artist and instructor Mary Ann Pals. A 5-week series, designed for those...