western slope meetings

We have two groups of artists that meet regularly, one on the Front Range (Denver) and one on the Western Slope (Grand Junction). Both share friendships, information on pastel supplies, demos, and methods to promote sales.

Upcoming Meetings in Grand Junction, CO

The West Slope Pastelists meet the months of September through May. Meetings are not held during the summer months of June, July and September.
The meetings are typically held on the third Saturday of the month except in December when we hold a holiday party earlier in the month. A short business meeting begins at 1:00pm, followed by a demo or educational activity, and concludes around 3pm. We meet at the Bray Education Center at 640 Belford Avenue in Grand Junction. 

For additional information please contact Claudia Crowell at Crowell.claudia@gmail.com. We hope to see you at our meetings!

May 2026 Western Slope Meeting

WEST SLOPE PASTELISTS … PLEASE NOTE THIS MEETING DATE CHANGE!

The May meeting of the West Slope Pastelists has been changed from May 16 to May 9. Please note this change!

“What if…” Demo by Barbara Churchley

DATE: Saturday, May 9

TIME: 1:00 PM

FEE: Daily Vehicle Pass: $ 10, Individual Daily Pass: $4

LOCATION: Connected Lakes State Park

DIRECTIONS: Located in the Southwest portion of Grand Junction on Dike Road. Take Broadway/Hwy 340 to Power Road and travel northwest. Continue on Dike Road to the park.

MEET:  Parking area where the outdoor restrooms are. There is plenty of parking space available. Bring a chair, and if you choose, your paints, if you would like to paint after the demo. If you don’t have a park pass, we’ll give you a ride into the park.

Barbara Churchley moved from Tennessee to the Colorado mountains and discovered she loved to paint them. Her oil and pastel paintings are interpretive and impressionistic, infused with bright color and bold  brushwork.  Barb has traveled the world as an artist, marathon runner, and avid birder.  Reflecting on the many awards  and the recognition she has received, the greatest satisfaction has come from creating notecards with paintings of resident birds of the Colorado National Monument, to pleasure and educate visitors. Barb has a one-woman show at Center for the Arts, May 8 to June 26, in Grand Junction. The reception will be June 5, 6:30 to 9:00 PM.

May 9, 2026

2026 PSC Board Meetings

Finance Committee (2nd Wednesday of the month)
7:00pm; 1/14, 3/11, 5/13, 9/9, 11/11.

Board Meeting (Wednesday following Finance Committee Meetings)
7:00pm; 1/21, 3/18, 5/20, 9/16, 11/18.


Zoom link for all 2026 Board Meetings:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7028846325?pwd=dlVBZlJTTUtNbTV4dVNqaG1VcjA4dz09&omn=82694580919