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

Front-Range

March 2026 Western Slope Meeting

DATE: Saturday, March 21, 2026

TIME: 1:00 PM

LOCATION: Bray Education Center at 640 Belford Avenue in Grand Junction

Carole Katchen Demo “ For the Birds” 

Denver artist, Carole Katchen began her art career in Colorado in the 1970s. At that time it was a bastion of realistic painting, but even there, her work was unique. She avoided nostalgic depiction of cowboys and the old west. She wanted to focus instead on emotional reality of people living their lives. Her compositions are precisely organized for maximum balance and eye movement. She has received the Master Pastelist designation from Pastel Society of America. Her two books on pastel painting are considered classic. She has written a total of 15 art instruction books on a wide range of subjects, published in French, German, Dutch, Chinese and English. She has lectured on art in universities from California to Shanghai. 

March 21, 2026
April 2026 Western Slope Meeting

DATE: Saturday, April 18, 2026

TIME: 1:00 PM

LOCATION: Bray Education Center at 640 Belford Avenue in Grand Junction

DEMO ARTIST: Barbara Churchley

April 18, 2026
    May 2026 Western Slope Meeting

    DATE: Saturday, May 16, 2026

    TIME: TO BE ANNOUNCED LATER

    LOCATION: TO BE ANNOUNCED LATER

    ACTIVITY: Plein Air Painting and Picnic

    May 16, 2026

      Western Slope

      March 2026 Western Slope Meeting

      DATE: Saturday, March 21, 2026

      TIME: 1:00 PM

      LOCATION: Bray Education Center at 640 Belford Avenue in Grand Junction

      Carole Katchen Demo “ For the Birds” 

      Denver artist, Carole Katchen began her art career in Colorado in the 1970s. At that time it was a bastion of realistic painting, but even there, her work was unique. She avoided nostalgic depiction of cowboys and the old west. She wanted to focus instead on emotional reality of people living their lives. Her compositions are precisely organized for maximum balance and eye movement. She has received the Master Pastelist designation from Pastel Society of America. Her two books on pastel painting are considered classic. She has written a total of 15 art instruction books on a wide range of subjects, published in French, German, Dutch, Chinese and English. She has lectured on art in universities from California to Shanghai. 

      March 21, 2026
      April 2026 Western Slope Meeting

      DATE: Saturday, April 18, 2026

      TIME: 1:00 PM

      LOCATION: Bray Education Center at 640 Belford Avenue in Grand Junction

      DEMO ARTIST: Barbara Churchley

      April 18, 2026
        May 2026 Western Slope Meeting

        DATE: Saturday, May 16, 2026

        TIME: TO BE ANNOUNCED LATER

        LOCATION: TO BE ANNOUNCED LATER

        ACTIVITY: Plein Air Painting and Picnic

        May 16, 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