End of Season Plein Air Show and Celebration

East Goshen Park, Veterans Pavillion 1661 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA

Again this year we will have a celebration and outdoor show to conclude our plein air season. Everyone who participated in any of the plein events is invited to show your work, and everyone else -- all PPS members, friends and family -- is invited to come and enjoy the show and festivities. Mount your […]

Autumn General Meeting and Demo

Community Arts Center 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA

Our Annual Members Meeting is on Friday, October 15th at 10 o'clock at the Community Arts Center in Wallingford. It marks the second anniversary of the first members meeting of the Philadelphia Pastel Society.  An artist demo will be presented by our own PPS member, Carol Kardon. In addition, the Executive Board’s term will be […]

Winter Members Meeting — Virtual Demo by Nancie King Mertz

Community Arts Center 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA

 This general members meeting will be virtual.  A brief informational meeting will be followed by  a Virtual    1 ½ hour Demo with Nancie King Mertz.   Nancie teaches across the US and internationally and is on the faculty for the Plein Air Convention and the IAPS Convention. She is a nationally known master and eminent […]

Jeri Greenberg Virtual Demo

Online PA, United States

Philadelphia Pastel Society is hosting an online demo to be presented by renowned pastel artist, Jeri Greenberg PSA, IAPS/MC Registration is required.  PPS members: $10   non-members: $15 This is a virtual event.  After you complete your registration you will receive an invitation to attend via Zoom. Register for this event  Here Watch for an email […]

Plein Air Cherry Blossoms Painting

Shofuso Japanese Gardens Horticultural and Lansdowne Drive, West Fairmont Park, Philadlephia, PA

Shofuso is a beautiful Japanese garden and house located in the western part of Fairmont Park. The cherry blossoms only bloom for a week or two in early April and create a spectacular sight. We will try to capture them this year. Shofuso opens at 11:00 am so we will meet in their parking lot […]

Beaumont Hello Spring! Exhibition

Beaumont at Bryn Mawr Retirement Community 610 N Ithan Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA, United States

This exhibition will be a non-juried members show with room for approximately 50 paintings.  Entries will be limited to one entry per member, and the first 50 entries submitted through EntryThingy will be accepted . REGISTRATION begins on March 1, 2022 A prospectus has been posted.

Plein Air at New Jersey Tulip Fields

Dalton Farms 660 Oak Grove Road, Swedesboro, NJ

In the early spring, Dalton Farms grows row upon row of brightly colored tulips. We will meet at the farm when it opens at 10. We can stay all day and paint where we like. Tickets cost $12 plus tax and fees ($2.40) However, they must be purchased in advance and they are not refundable. […]

CANCELED — Spring Members Meeting and Presentation by Anne Strutz

Community Arts Center 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA

The PPS Spring meeting is an in-person meeting featuring a rising star in the pastel world, Anne Strutz of North Carolina.  Her dynamic pastels have won awards in countless exhibitions over the many years of her art career.  She is also an honored member of PSA, IAPS, and many other pastel societies across the country.

Plein Air Painting at Valley Forge National Park

Knox Headquarters Valley Forge National Park RTE 252, King of Prussia, PA

We will paint at General Knox's Quarters off Route 252 in the southwest corner of the park.  There is a large parking lot near the Quarters and it is a short walk to the painting attractions.  There is a stream, a footbridge, old stone buildings, a barn, covered bridge, and open fields. Much to inspire […]

Plein Air at Jenkins Arboretum

Jenkins Arboretum 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA

Jenkins Arboretum is known for it's spring flowering Azaleas and Rhododendrons. Keep your fingers crossed that Mother Nature cooperates and the plants are in full bloom! No matter what, Jenkins is a wonderful place to paint. We will go in the late afternoon when it will be less crowded and we'll have the soft afternoon […]