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

May 2026 Front-Range Meeting

DATE: Saturday, May 9th, 2026

TIME: 10:00 AM Coffee & Conversation

 10:30 Meeting & Announcement

 11:00 Demonstration

LOCATION: Wheat Ridge Center for Music and the Arts, 7530 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge

DEMO ARTIST: SARAH ST. GEORGE

Sarah St. George

Sarah St. George is a Master Signature Member of the Pastel Society of Colorado. She also holds signature status with both the Pastel Society of America and the Pastel Society of New Mexico, and is a Master Circle Pastelist with the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS). In addition, she is a member of Plein Air Artists of Colorado and the American Impressionist Society.

Sarah has served on the PSC board, playing a key role in developing the PSC Online Show, and served as its co-chair for many years. Her work has been exhibited in shows and exhibitions across the United States, and her paintings have earned awards in international competitions.

In her upcoming demonstration, Sarah explores the art of capturing water in pastel—one of her favorite yet most challenging subjects. Water can be calm or turbulent, rippling or cascading, reflective or transparent. How does one truly capture its essence? Throughout her artistic career, Sarah has been deeply engaged in uncovering the nuances of painting water, and she will share her insights and techniques for approaching this complex subject.

Website: sarahstgeorge.com

“Devil’s Punchbowl” by Sarah St. George

May 9, 2026

Western Slope

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