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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. 

The Plein Air Open at the Fenway is Complete

Congratulation Alice Anderson! You make us proud.

Painting at the Historic Fenway Hotel, Dunedin FL

Congratulations to Gail Gamble first place Pastel, Alice Anderson second place, Sharon Lichtenstein third place, Bill Parker 1st Hm, Elisabeth Ventura 2nd HM and Joe McGinty 3rd HM. 

Thank you to everyone who came out and participated.

See you next year!

Calendar of Events 2025

Saturday March 29th

Paint together at Honeymoon Island

9am- onward brown bag lunch

Honeymoon Island, Dunedin

Event Details

Saturday March 29th

Paint together at Honeymoon Island

Paint together with other PSTB members

9am- onward brown bag lunch

Honeymoon Island, Dunedin

Saturday April 12h

Meeting and Demo by Lorraine Potack

10am-12 noon

Dunedin Fine Art Center (1143 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin) in Studios M1-M2.

Event Details

Saturday April 12h

Meeting and Demo by Lorraine Potack

Monthly meeting featuring a Demo by Lorraine Potacki

10am-12 noon

Dunedin Fine Art Center (1143 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin) in Studios M1-M2.

Thursday April 17th

Plein Air Open at the Fenway

9am

-

1pm Ribbon Ceremony

Fenway Hotel

Event Details

Thursday April 17th

Plein Air Open at the Fenway

PSTB Plein Air Open at the Fenway.

Painters are invited to paint on the grounds and the environs near the Fenway Hotel in Dunedin on the thir...

Event Details

9am

-

1pm Ribbon Ceremony

Fenway Hotel

Saturday May 10th

Final Meeting of the Season

10am

-

12 noon

Dunedin Fine Art Center (1143 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin) in Studios M1-M2.

Event Details

Saturday May 10th

Final Meeting of the Season

TBD


10am

-

12 noon

Dunedin Fine Art Center (1143 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin) in Studios M1-M2.

Possibilites in Pastel XIX Prospectus

Possibilities in Pastel Prospectus 2025 (pdf)

Download

Awesome Workshop with Loriann Signori

Sold out

February 7-9, 2025 workshop Dunedin Fine Art Center 1143 Michigan Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698

Suppy List

Pastels, generous assortment. One black soft pastel like Townsend Terrage, Unison , etc. Erasers- all kinds: pink pearl, kneadable, Tombow pen erasers. Sketchbook with good paper Many sheets of Uart 400 oatmeal paper, smaller size, e.g., 9x12. Water based medium-watercolor, but if you prefer pastel with alcohol. Artist tape – black. Two brushes (not too small). Container/with lid for water. One or more larger Gatorboards as support and storybook . Tracing paper pad (e.g., 9x12 or 11x14). Sennelier fixative or a small bottle Spectrafix or Spectrafix concentrate and a tiny spray bottle to mix and apply – to be used as a medium, not as a finisher. Reference photos (photos of landscapes - scenes you see and love).

Suppy List

Pastels, generous assortment. One black soft pastel like Townsend Terrage, Unison , etc. Erasers- all kinds: pink pearl, kneadable, Tombow pen erasers. Sketchbook with good paper Many sheets of Uart 400 oatmeal paper, smaller size, e.g., 9x12. Water based medium-watercolor, but if you prefer pastel with alcohol. Artist tape – black. Two brushes (not too small). Container/with lid for water. One or more larger Gatorboards as support and storybook . Tracing paper pad (e.g., 9x12 or 11x14). Sennelier fixative or a small bottle Spectrafix or Spectrafix concentrate and a tiny spray bottle to mix and apply – to be used as a medium, not as a finisher. Reference photos (photos of landscapes - scenes you see and love).

Supplies for Plein Air Sessions

Simple plein air setup or folding small stool or lawn chair, et al, if you want to work on your lap.
Backpack/small bag/cart that can fit it all.
A small assortment of pastels that you can easily bring outside.
Many pieces of Uart paper…smaller sizes, leftover pieces.
Small things- bottled water, pencil, pen, paper towels, wipes, bug repellent, sunscreen, view catcher (could be camera on mobile phone)

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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Get Involved!

We are always open to new members!

Pastel Society of Tampa Bay

pastelsocietytampabay@gmail.com


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