Past events
- 2023
- February
- January
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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING* LIVE-IN PERSON * and *ZOOM * 12 noon - 4 pm
LIVE: Visit The Gary J. Arthur Community Center, Howard County, MD. Website.
VIRTUAL: Members: Your Zoom invitation will be emailed to you before the meeting.
Pet Portrait demonstration by Carol Vogel. To learn more about Carol, visit her web page https://carolvogelstudio.com
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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING* LIVE-IN PERSON * and *ZOOM * 12 noon - 4 pm
- 2022
- November
- October
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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING* LIVE-IN PERSON * and *ZOOM * 12 pm - 3 pm
DEBORAH MAKLOWSKI PASTEL PAINTING DEMONSTRATION
LIVE: Visit The Gary J. Arthur Community Center, Howard County, MD. Website.
VIRTUAL: Members: Your Zoom invitation will be emailed to you before the meeting.
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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING* LIVE-IN PERSON * and *ZOOM * 12 pm - 3 pm
- September
- July
- 12:00 PM to 3:00 PMGeneral Membership MeetingGary J. Arthur Community Center and ZoomSend in an image for a chance to have it critiqued by Lynn Goldstein. She will give a detailed review of eight works with examples and references. Bring your paintings to display, request comments and see Lynn in person and on the big screen.
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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING *Live* and *Virtual*
Program to be announced.
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MAY 7 through JULY 2, 2022Last Day - NATIONAL EXHIBIT "Shades of Pastel" Bethesda MD
The Maryland Pastel Society National Exhibition, SHADES of PASTEL, is open from MAY 7 through July 2.
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MAY 7 through JULY 2, 2022Last Day - NATIONAL EXHIBIT "Shades of Pastel" Bethesda MD
- May
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DEMONSTRATION, AWARDS and RECEPTIONNOTICE !TIME CHANGES
Shades of Pastel NATIONAL JURIED EXIBITION
DEMONSTRATION by Nancy King Mertz
Paid Event - Tickets must be prepaid.PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
RECEPTION
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DEMONSTRATION, AWARDS and RECEPTION
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OPENING DAY - NOTICE TIME CHANGEThrough July 2Shades of Pastel National Juried Exhibition
- Also May 7DEADLINE - Application to Signature Membership by Jury
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OPENING DAY - NOTICE TIME CHANGEThrough July 2
- April
- 12:00 PM to 3:00 PMGENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING* LIVE-IN PERSON * and * ZOOM *Details to come.
- Three Day Indoor/Outdoor Workshop - April 27, 28, 29, 2022LIZ HAYWOOD SULLIVAN - Day 3
- Members Only Juried Exhibition OpensGlenview Mansion, Rockville, MDMembers Only Juried Exhibition at Glenview Mansion in Rockville, MD runs from April 3 - May 12, 2023.
- March
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DEADLINE TO ENTERShades of Pastel NATIONAL JURIED EXIBITION
via OnlineJuriedShows.com
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DEADLINE TO ENTERShades of Pastel NATIONAL JURIED EXIBITION
- January
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RAFFLE for MEMBERS Last Day of every month.From the first of each month…GO TO MPS FACEBOOK GROUP TO SEE THE MONTHLY RAFFLE THEME...
Members of the Maryland Pastel Society Facebook GROUP: post paintings for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate! You can request to join the group from this page too. Go to Group.
Anyone can visit our business Facebook page: Public Facebook Page
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N O W 2022 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALN O W through JANUARY 31[:imgembed-2454:]
Use your personalized email to pay via PayPal.
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RAFFLE for MEMBERS Last Day of every month.From the first of each month…GO TO MPS FACEBOOK GROUP TO SEE THE MONTHLY RAFFLE THEME...
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL STARTS TODAYJANUARY 7 through JANUARY 31
Sorry for the inconvenience, technical difficulties delayed us from sending our announcement of membership renewal. Look for your personalized email about renewing that is being sent January 7. After then, check your Spam folder before Contacting Us.
New memberships, click HERE.
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL STARTS TODAYJANUARY 7 through JANUARY 31
- 2021
- November
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Signature Membership Application DEADLINE
How to prepare your entry for Signature Membership:
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Signature Membership Application DEADLINE
- October
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October RaffleNow until October 30
- OCTOBER'S MPS FACEBOOK GROUP RAFFLE THEME IS...
ORANGE
Members of the Maryland Pastel Society Facebook GROUP: post paintings for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate!See details at Maryland Pastel Society Facebook GROUP.
Anyone can visit our business Facebook page is: Public Facebook Page
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October RaffleNow until October 30
- September
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Monthly Raffle on MPS Facebook GroupNOW until SEPTEMBER 30
September's Theme "Summer's Last Hurrah!" Post any image that shows summer before fall is here for a chance to win the monthly raffle. Title your entries SEPTEMBER ENTRY (Do not use the word Raffle.) See details at Maryland Pastel Society Facebook GROUP
Everyone can socialize on our business Facebook Page.
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Monthly Raffle on MPS Facebook GroupNOW until SEPTEMBER 30
- August
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Monthly Raffle on MPS Facebook GroupNOW until AUGUST 31st
August raffle theme is COLOR!
Members of the Maryland Pastel Society Facebook Group are eligible to post their most colorful or intense paintings for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate from one of our sponsors. Title your entries August ENTRY (Do not use the word Raffle.) See details at Maryland Pastel Society Facebook GROUP.
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Monthly Raffle on MPS Facebook GroupNOW until AUGUST 31st
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Signature Membership Application DEADLINE
How to prepare your entry for Signature Membership:
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Signature Membership Application DEADLINE
- July
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Monthly Raffle on MPS Facebook GroupNOW until JULY 30th
July’s theme is WILDLIFE.
Enter up to 3 images for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate from one of our sponsors.
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Monthly Raffle on MPS Facebook GroupNOW until JULY 30th
- June
- 12:00 PM to 3:00 PMBoard MeetingVirtual
- 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM1-Day Workshop with Laura PollakZoom
- May
- April
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General Membership MeetingDemonstration by Christine SwannGENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGSATURDAY, APRIL 24, 202110:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. + ChatDon't miss Christine Swann's Dynamic DemoNo ZOOM LINK? CONTACT US.
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General Membership MeetingDemonstration by Christine Swann
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Christine Swann 2-Day Portrait Workshop
Day 2 of 2 - FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021
"The POWER of Pastel" -and- "Color and Control"
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Christine Swann 2-Day Portrait Workshop
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Christine Swann 2-Day Portrait Workshop
Day 1 of 2 -WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2021
"Finding Features" -and- "Understanding Light"
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Christine Swann 2-Day Portrait Workshop
- March
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Dates for "Symphony in Pastel" ExhibitNOW through MARCH 29, 2021The Members' Only Show 2021
"Symphony in Pastel" - The Members' Only Show 2021
February 6th, 2021 to March 28
GALLERY EXHIBIT at The Delaplaine Arts Center
VIRTUAL EXHIBIT by The Delaplaine Arts Center
40 South Carroll Street
Frederick, MD 21701Quick reference of Important Dates:
2/12/21 Click here for Award announcements 3/28/21 Show closes 3/29/21 Pick up of unsold work between 10 am - 12 pm
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Dates for "Symphony in Pastel" ExhibitNOW through MARCH 29, 2021
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N O W - March 28, 2021MPS JURIED MEMBERS’ EXHIBIT “Symphony in Pastel”40 Judged Pastel Paintings by 30 Members of the Maryland Pastel Society
"Symphony in Pastel"
Now until March 28
GALLERY EXHIBIT at The Delaplaine Arts Center
Frederick, MarylandVIRTUAL EXHIBIT by The Delaplaine Arts Center
DETAILS
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N O W - March 28, 2021MPS JURIED MEMBERS’ EXHIBIT “Symphony in Pastel”40 Judged Pastel Paintings by 30 Members of the Maryland Pastel Society
- 2020
- December
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"Symphony in Pastel" MEMBERS' ONLY SHOW 2021FEBRUARY 6, 2021 - MARCH 28, 2021
"Symphony in Pastel"
ONLINE and GALLERY EXHIBIT
FEBRUARY 6, 2021 - MARCH 28, 2021
Submissions organized by: Showsubmit
Quick reference of Important Dates:
12/15/20 Notification emails sent to artists 2/4/21 Delivery of accepted work to the Delaplaine Art Center. All work MUST be hand-delivered between 10 am -12 pm 2/6/21 Exhibition opens 2/12/21 Award announcements via ZOOM , 6 pm 3/28/21 Show closes 3/29/21 Pick up of unsold work between 10 am - 12 pm
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"Symphony in Pastel" MEMBERS' ONLY SHOW 2021FEBRUARY 6, 2021 - MARCH 28, 2021
- 12:00 PM to 3:00 PMBoard Meeting - Virtual
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NOW through DECEMBER 1, 2020
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"Symphony in Pastel" Exhibit FEBRUARY 6, 2021 - MARCH 28, 2021MPS MEMBERS' ONLY SHOW 2021
"Symphony in Pastel"
ONLINE and GALLERY EXHIBIT
FEBRUARY 6, 2021 - MARCH 28, 2021
Submissions organized by: Showsubmit
Quick reference: Important dates:
12/15/20 Notification emails sent to artists 2/4/21 Delivery of accepted work to the Delaplaine Art Center. All work MUST be hand-delivered between 10 am -12 pm 2/6/21 Exhibition opens 2/12/21 Award announcements via ZOOM , 6 pm 3/28/21 Show closes 3/29/21 Pick up of unsold work between 10 am - 12 pm
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NOW through DECEMBER 1, 2020
- October
- 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMGeneral Quarterly MeetingOnline INTERACTIVE with ZOOM
- September
- August
- June
- April
- March
- 12:00 PM to 3:00 PMBoard MeetingVIRTUAL
- February
- 2019
- December
- November
- October
- Noon to 4 pmAutumn General Meeting
- September
- Noon to 3 pmAutumn Board Meeting
- August
- July
- Noon to 4 pmSummer General Meeting
- June
- Noon to 3 pmSummer Board Meeting
- May
- April
- Noon to 4 pmSpring General Meeting
- March
- Noon to 3 pmSpring Board Meeting
- February
- January
- Noon to 4 pmWinter General Meeting
- 2018
- December
- Noon to 3 pmWinter Board Meeting