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SUMMARY:Northwest Pastel Society Members Show 2025
DESCRIPTION:Columbia Center for the Arts (CCA) is proud to present the Northwest Pastel Society Members Show 2025\, featuring more than 100 works by 66 artists. This juried exhibition\, celebrating the vibrancy and versatility of pastel as a medium will be on display at CCA September 5 28.\n\nThe exhibition was juried and judged by Gail Sibley\, a Master Pastelist with both the Pastel Artists of Canada and the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS). Known for her HowToPastel blog\, the online art community IGNITE!\, and her artist mentoring programs\, Sibley brings both expertise and inspiration to the showcase. In advance of the show\, CCA will also host her three-day workshop\, Luminous Layering with a Limited Palette (September 3 5).\n\nThe community is invited to join the Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony on Friday\, September 5\, from 5:00 7:30 p.m. \n\nVisitors can also enjoy live pastel artist demonstrations every Saturday from 12:00 2:00 p.m. during the exhibition run:\n\n\n \n Sept. 13: Christine Knowles \n \n \n Sept. 20: Susan Kuznitsky \n \n \n Sept. 27: Tim Blackwell \n \n\n\nWith works by artists including Aleksandra Saronjic\, Amanda Houston\, Anne Knapp\, Bithia Bjurman\, Britt Block\, Darcie Roberts\, Debbie Hughbanks\, Deborah Henderson\, Denise Page\, Donna Nevitt-Radtke\, Eileen Holzman\, Elizabeth Spona\, Gail Christie-Jahn\, Genie Aylor\, Hap Wertheimer\, Harley Talkington\, Jan Sogge\, Jane Buccola\, Janeen Bramwell\, Janet Patterson\, Janice Carlton\, Janice Wall\, Janine Cooley\, Janis Ellison\, Janis Graves\, and many more\, the exhibition highlights the breadth of creativity across the Northwest.\n\nDon't miss this chance to experience the luminous world of pastel art\, bid on a Christine Knowles original and connect with the talented members of the Northwest Pastel Society\n\n\nAbout Columbia Center for the Arts\n\nColumbia Center for the Arts (CCA) is a nonprofit in Hood River\, Oregon\, dedicated to promoting an equitable\, accessible\, and arts-rich environment in the Columbia Gorge. Guided by a vision of a thriving creative community\, CCA connects artists\, performers\, and audiences through diverse opportunities in visual\, performing\, and educational arts.
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\nColumbia Center for the Arts (CCA) is proud to present the Northwest Pastel Society Members Show 2025\, featuring more than 100 works by 66 artists. This juried exhibition\, celebrating the vibrancy and versatility of pastel as a medium will be on display at CCA September 5&ndash\;28.
\n\nThe exhibition was juried and judged by Gail Sibley\, a Master Pastelist with both the Pastel Artists of Canada and the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS). Known for her HowToPastel blog\, the online art community IGNITE!\, and her artist mentoring programs\, Sibley brings both expertise and inspiration to the showcase. In advance of the show\, CCA will also host her three-day workshop\, Luminous Layering with a Limited Palette (September 3&ndash\;5).
\n\nThe community is invited to join the Opening Reception &\; Awards Ceremony on Friday\, September 5\, from 5:00&ndash\;7:30 p.m. \;
\n\nVisitors can also enjoy live pastel artist demonstrations every Saturday from 12:00&ndash\;2:00 p.m. during the exhibition run:
\n\n\n\nWith works by artists including Aleksandra Saronjic\, Amanda Houston\, Anne Knapp\, Bithia Bjurman\, Britt Block\, Darcie Roberts\, Debbie Hughbanks\, Deborah Henderson\, Denise Page\, Donna Nevitt-Radtke\, Eileen Holzman\, Elizabeth Spona\, Gail Christie-Jahn\, Genie Aylor\, Hap Wertheimer\, Harley Talkington\, Jan Sogge\, Jane Buccola\, Janeen Bramwell\, Janet Patterson\, Janice Carlton\, Janice Wall\, Janine Cooley\, Janis Ellison\, Janis Graves\, and many more\, the exhibition highlights the breadth of creativity across the Northwest.
\n\nDon&rsquo\;t miss this chance to experience the luminous world of pastel art\, bid on a Christine Knowles original and connect with the talented members of the Northwest Pastel Society
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About Columbia Center for the Arts
\nColumbia Center for the Arts (CCA) is a nonprofit in Hood River\, Oregon\, dedicated to promoting an equitable\, accessible\, and arts-rich environment in the Columbia Gorge. Guided by a vision of a thriving creative community\, CCA connects artists\, performers\, and audiences through diverse opportunities in visual\, performing\, and educational arts.
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