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Pastel Society of Tampa Bay

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About PSTB

Who is PSTB?

Board and Committees

Board and Committees

In 2006, a group of pastelists at the Dunedin Fine Art Center (DFAC), Dunedin, Florida came together to form the Pastel Society of Tampa Bay.
Through instructor Brooke Allison, the group had shared the love of pastel for many years and a pastel society was a natural outgrowth.

When the word spread about the formation of our group, artists 

In 2006, a group of pastelists at the Dunedin Fine Art Center (DFAC), Dunedin, Florida came together to form the Pastel Society of Tampa Bay.
Through instructor Brooke Allison, the group had shared the love of pastel for many years and a pastel society was a natural outgrowth.

When the word spread about the formation of our group, artists joined from throughout the Tampa Bay area, including Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough counties. To date, there are 50 plus members in the PSTB. We are a diverse, talented group, some members being professional artists while others have just discovered the pastel medium.

Board and Committees

Board and Committees

Board and Committees

Board of Directors 2024

  • President: Elizabeth Ventura
  • Vice President: Robin Carroll
  • Secretary: Jen Krook
  • Treasurer: Gail Gamble
  • Advisors: Brooke Allison, Kathy Detrano

Standing Committees

  • 2025 Show Chair: Alice Anderson Mary Louise Pollock
  • Workshop Chair: Elizabeth Ventura
  • Communications Chair and Advisor: Kathy Detrano
  • Web Page Updates: Elizabeth Ventura
  • Membership Chair: Alice Anderson

How to join

Board and Committees

How to join

Membership in the PSTB is open to anyone interested in the pastel medium. The benefits of membership include:

  • Notice of events and exhibits of the PSTB
  • Attend society meetings (5-6 per year, plus plein air event(s)
  • Enter member shows at the member fee
  • Attend local workshops taught by nationally known artists at the member fee
  • Listing on our ga

Membership in the PSTB is open to anyone interested in the pastel medium. The benefits of membership include:

  • Notice of events and exhibits of the PSTB
  • Attend society meetings (5-6 per year, plus plein air event(s)
  • Enter member shows at the member fee
  • Attend local workshops taught by nationally known artists at the member fee
  • Listing on our gallery page in this web site with an image of your artwork.

Membership is $30 per year and is due in January,

please use the PayPal button  below. We can accept other forms of payment at our meetings in person. 

Calendar of Events 2025

Saturday October 11

Welcome Back! Meeting and Composition Mini-Workshop

10am-12 noon

Dunedin Fine Art Center (1143 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin)

Event Details

Saturday October 11

Welcome Back! Meeting and Composition Mini-Workshop

Explore compositional exercises, bring a pencil!

10am-12 noon

Dunedin Fine Art Center (1143 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin)

Saturday November 8

Meeting and Group Critique led by Lorraine Potocki

10am-12 noon

Dunedin Fine Art Center (1143 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin) .

Event Details

Saturday November 8

Meeting and Group Critique led by Lorraine Potocki

Monthly meeting featuring a  group critiques led by Lorraine Potocki, please bring a painting you want critiqued. 

10am-12 noon

Dunedin Fine Art Center (1143 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin) .

Fri. & Sat. November 14 &15

Mark Making Workshop with Carol Hall

10am - 5 pm

Dunedin Fine Art Center (1143 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin)

Event Details

Fri. & Sat. November 14 &15

Mark Making Workshop with Carol Hall

This workshop is sold out

10am - 5 pm

Dunedin Fine Art Center (1143 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin)

Saturday December 13

Holdiay Party

11am

-

1PM

Dunedin Fine Art Center (1143 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin)

Event Details

Saturday December 13

Holdiay Party

Please Bring: a White Elephant gift valued at approximately $25 and a small painting exchange - size 4"x6" or trading card size 3" x2" for a...

Event Details

11am

-

1PM

Dunedin Fine Art Center (1143 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin)

Saturday January 10

Meeting and Paint-a-round

10am

-

12 noon

Dunedin Fine Art Center (1143 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin)

Event Details

Saturday January 10

Meeting and Paint-a-round

A crowd pleaser! Join us for a paint-a-round where we divide into teams to paint. Each person gets 5 minutes to work and then hands the past...

Event Details

10am

-

12 noon

Dunedin Fine Art Center (1143 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin)

More Events

Possibilities in Pastel XX Prospectus

Possibilities in Pastel Prospectus 2025 (pdf)

Download

Workshop with Cory Pitkin, February 6-8, 2026

 

Registration for this workshop is limited to paid members of PSTB only. Advanced registration to members in good standing will be announced via our mailing list shortly.

Unsung Hero Award

Nomination

The 7 Qualifications

The 7 Qualifications

How to nominate someone.

You need a short story or Bio on that person. Please include a photo or an image of a painting  with the submission.

Membership Chair will keep a running list for future consideration. 

We will be selecting 2 wInners per season

Send your recommendation to

Alice aliceinclearwater@gmail.com

or

Bill bparker@parkerandpartners.com

The 7 Qualifications

The 7 Qualifications

The 7 Qualifications

  • Have belonged to the PSTB (at least a year)
  • Contributed to the organization 
  • Are enthusiastic artists who contribute by their positivity of being involved, ie Morale
  • Are active as a Pastellist
  • Willing to participate in helping the organization in either goals  or meetings, workshops, shows, being on the board 
  • Nominated by their peers.
  • Be a paid member

Unsung Hero Winners

The 7 Qualifications

Unsung Hero Winners

Gail Gamble 2023

Grayce Dady 2024

Edmund Ziegler 2025

Become A member

$30.00
Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

Become part of the fun! Take part in meetings and exhibits at the member's rate. You also get priority registration for our yearly workshop with a nationally acclaimed pastel workshop artist at Dunedin Fine Art Center. Members participate in fun events and opportunities, demonstrations, and parties as well. 

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Contact Us

Get Involved!

We are always open to new members!

Pastel Society of Tampa Bay

pastelsocietytampabay@gmail.com


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