Programs & Meetings
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Tuesday, Sept. 8th
6:30 PM |
Gayton Library
10600 Gayton Rd Henrico, VA 23238 |
Join us at our inaugural program for a round robin critique session of four pastel paintings created by four of our members. There will be a short business meeting first, and light refreshments will be served. New members can join at the meeting, and guests are welcome.
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Tuesday, Nov. 10th
6:00 PM |
Tuckahoe Library
1901 Starling Dr, Henrico, VA 23229 |
Pastel demo by Jack Pardue!
Jack is an award winning and nationally recognized pastel artist and workshop instructor. He is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America, and belongs to various other art organizations including our own MidAtlantic Pastel Society. Visit his website at www.parduestudio.com to see his beautiful art and learn more about him. Because of Jack's national reputation and the our mission to provide growth and educational training to our members, this program is for members of the Society only. If you're not a member yet, you may join MAPS at the meeting with payment of $25 dues.
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Tuesday, Jan. 12th
6:30 PM |
Libbie Mill Library
2100 Libbie Lake East St. Henrico, VA 23230 |
Artists' Studio Sale & Social; and Roundtable Wisdom
The Artists' Studio Sale is your opportunity to bring in items you want to sell or exchange. Have you purchased a box of pastels you don’t like? A book you don’t want? Paper you hate? One artist’s junk is another artist’s treasure. So start setting aside your sale items today. During Roundtable Wisdom, members will share thoughts about pastel supplies, equipment, and techniques…and more. If you want to bring a painting or a supply or something to share, please do so. Not feeling particularly wise? Get ready to learn and absorb from others. Click here to get more details. |
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Tuesday, March 8th
6:30 PM |
Tuckahoe Library
1901 Starling Dr, Henrico, VA 23229 |
Betsy Kellum Presentation & Demo:
Pastel Painting from Photographs: Tools, Plans & Techniques You asked for it and you are getting it!!! What’s that? Demonstrations were one of the top program picks in our recent member survey. A MAPS member and our interim membership chair, Betsy Kellum, agreed to do a demonstration for us at our March program. This program is titled: PASTEL PAINTING FROM PHOTOGRAPHS: TOOLS, PLANS & TECHNIQUES. This is an instructional demonstration from a master! How did we get so lucky? Go to http://www.betsykellum.com and see what I mean! We are looking forward to seeing everyone there. Betsy Kellum is a nationally recognized and award winning pastellist. She has been published in national publications such as The Pastel Journal, American Art Collector, The Best of Virginia; Artists & Artisans,The Best of America; Pastels and others. She is also a signature members of the Pastel Society of America, Pastel Society of the West Coast (Distinguished Pastelist), Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, Southeastern Pastel Society and Maryland Pastel Society. As well as teaching adult art classes, she has served as juror and judge for the local, state and regional level.
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Tuesday, May 10th
6:30 PM |
Twin Hickory Library
5001 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059 
Member Lisa Lowenstein took home a 70 piece Portrait set of Girault pastels!
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Saturday, July 9th
9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
Deep Run Park & Recreation
Shelter #1 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy Henrico, VA 23233 |
Plein Air Picnic for Members & Guests - CANCELLED
Due to extreme heat forecast, this event has been cancelled Come for the day, paint, socialize and enjoy lunch! There will be no formal meeting or presentation - this is strictly for fun. MAPS will provide the shelter, paper goods, utensils, and drinks. Members will be asked to bring a dish to share. Sign up at our May 10th meeting or by email to midatlanticpastelsociety@gmail.com. Deep Run Park is a public park located in western Henrico County. Check out their amenities and facilities at henrico.us/rec/places/deep-run. More details coming soon! |