June, 2026
June 5
Trip to Terry Ludwig Pastels
We have a group carpooling to Terry Ludwig on Friday, June 5. If you would like to go, please contact Lyn Farrell at kathlynfarrell@gmail.com.
July, 2026
Gold Hill Mesa Show
We are having a members show at Gold Hill Mesa Community Center in July and August. Intake will be in the first half of July. There will be space for a lot of paintings for this show so get yours ready. We can have big paintings this time. The show will be up during the Gold Hill Mesa summer concerts, so we are hoping to sell quite a few. Watch for the intake information, but in the meantime, paint, paint, paint! This is not a juried/judged show so there are no restrictions.
October, 2026
National Juried Show
The PPPS National Show has been named “Luminosity”. This show will open during the month of October and entering will start in July so be painting for this show! Lisa Ober will be our juror/judge.
October 9 & 10
Lisa Ober Workshop
Click here for information and to register. Member registration is now open.
Non-member registration will open on May 15.
Book Clubs Will be Back in the Fall
Please check back for dates, locations, and books!
Read Our Latest Newsletter!
Our latest Newsletter is here! All current members get a printed copy when they attend a meeting.
Click here to read our Winter 2025 Newsletter.
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Click here and read our December 2023 Newsletter.
Click here to purchase a printed copy from Blurb.
It’s only $10.80 plus shipping and tax, with a small profit going to PPPS.
Click here and read our July 2023 Newsletter.
Click here to purchase a printed copy from Blurb.
It’s only $10.60 plus shipping and tax, with a small profit going to PPPS.
Click here to view and read our November 2022 Newsletter.
FREE Resources
Members:
One of your member benefits is to have your art on our PPPS website. Take a look at our site to see the format and what other members have posted. You can include a photo of yourself, a short biography, and several paintings. To send your info and images or for more information, email Mary Sexton, our webmaster, at marys@goodgraphicdesign.com.
A Brief History of the
Pikes Peak Pastel Society
The Pikes Peak Pastel Society origin dates back to 1999 when a group of local Colorado Springs and Pueblo artists began seriously working in pastels under the mentorship and encouragement of Mariya Zvonkovich. PPPS was officially incorporated as a not-for-profit association in 2000.
The Mission is to promote, educate and encourage artistic excellence in soft pastel painting among its members within the community. Educational workshops, painting demonstrations and workshops, plein aire paint-outs, field trips to art exhibits and museums are all part of member meetings and special events.
Two pastel exhibitions are held annually, one for members only and one national juried exhibition. The Pikes Peak Pastel Society is a member of the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS).
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