Reserve October 25 for our fall members meeting at the Community Arts Center in Wallingford, PA

Paula Brown will present a demonstration after our president, Blanche Torphy, briefly brings us up to date about PPS happenings.

Join PPM Members for the End of Season Celebration and Art Show

Join us from 3-5 pm to celebrate the artists and awardees at the Wayne Art Center.

Join PPS Members for plein air painting in Ocean City, NJ

Join PPS Members for plein air painting at Skunk Hollow

Join PPS Members for plein air painting at Newlin Grist Mill

Join PPS Members for plein air painting at Chanticleer

Join PPS Members for plein air painting at Styers Peony Festival

Join PPS for the annual Spring Meeting and a demonstration with Karen Israel.

Join PPS Members for plein air painting at Dalton Tulip Farm.

Join us for the Awards Ceremony

Judge of Awards: Christine Ivers PSA Master Pastelist, IAPS Eminent Pastelist

 This general members meeting will be virtual.  There will be a brief overview of upcoming events for 2025 by President, Blanche Levitt Torphy followed by  a Virtual Demo with Eve Miller  Eve will talk about her underpainting technique and painting process as she gives her demonstration.
Eve is an award-winning pastel artist, born in Brussels, Belgium. and moved with her family moved from Europe to the Hudson River Valley in New York. She now holds a BA, an MA, and a DA in French and Spanish. She has taught college and secondary school classes. and now lives in the Low Country, South Carolina where she finds her inspiration in marshes, the coastline, and skies of the surrounding landscape.

Reserve November 9 for our fall members meeting at the Community Arts Center in Wallingford, PA

Stephanie Brown, one of our own special signature members, will  present a demonstration after our president, Blanche Torphy, briefly brings us up to date about PPS happenings.

Community Arts Center, Wallingford
Wallingford, PA
October 19 – November 27, 2024

Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony: Sunday October 20, 2024, 2-4pm

Highly acclaimed national pastelist, Margaret Dyer, is conducting a workshop here on October 16-17  While her workshop is now full, Margaret is also offering a Demo late in the day on October 15 for both workshop artists and others who wish to attend.  There is a $25 fee for artists who wish to come to A MEET AND GREET  and DEMO ONLY.

Come to celebrate a successful plein air season at East Goshen Park!
Saturday, October 12, 2:00 – 6:00 pm
Rain date Sunday October 13
Setup for artists begins at 1:00 pm

This park, just off route 1, is on the site of an 18th century grist mill. On one side of the road are the old buildings from the 1700s. On the other side with the parking lot there are woods, and a system of old canals that carried the water to the mill and are now being expanded to include a wetlands area.

This outdoor produce market has a wonderful assortment of fall flowers and veggies. Plus it will be almost pumpkin season. In addition to the display carts, there are fields behind that make good painting subjects. Since this is a Saturday Plein Air, the market will be busy. Come a bit early and park farther away in the parking lot, leaving room for customers. And maybe carpool if possible. Again, please let us know if you’re coming. Pat (rileypat@gmail.com)

There's a large parking lot near General Knox's quarters in the southwest corner of Valley Forge, and it's a short walk over to the buildings, the stream and fields. The covered bridge is also within walking distance. Lots to paint here. Please let us know if you're coming. Pat Riley, rileypat@gmail.com or Kathy Apfelbaum, fourbeank@aol.com

Brandywine Park is located off of 95 south exit 8, in Wilmington, Delaware, about 18 miles south of Media, PA. Painting subjects include several bridges, monuments, a fountain, and a waterfall, all connected by paved paths. The zoo is nearby as well, and porta potties are located under the Van Buren bridge by the parking area. There’s also a picnic area so you can bring your lunch.

$15 entry fee, $8 with a Radnor library card, free with membership.

The gates do not open before 10:00 so please don’t arrive early and block the street. You will need parking reservations. Go to chanticleergarden.org and click on “visitors information and parking” to make a free reservation.

There are picnic areas, so bring lunch if you’d like.

The Philadelphia Pastel Society Board of Directors is having at Exhibit at Sweet Mabel, a local gallery in Narberth, PA
An opening reception will be held on Friday, April 5 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Stop by to support our board members!

Thirteen new Signature members were added to our member list in April, 2024. Seven of our honorees received their certificates at our Spring members meeting. Congratulations to all of our Signature members, new and old.