The Pikes Peak Pastel Society has been invited to hold their annual members art show at the Commonwheel Artists, in Manitou Springs, Colorado. The show’s theme, “Colorado Rhapsody” , will feature art by 24 of the Pastel Society’s local members with works of all sizes using the medium of soft pastel.
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The Pikes Peak Pastel Society dates back to 1999 when a group of local Colorado Springs and Pueblo artists began seriously working in pastels under the mentorship and encouragement of Mariya Zvonkovich (a current member of Commonwheel ). PPPS was officially incorporated as a not-for-profit association in 2000 and celebrated 20 years in 2020
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The PPPS Mission is to promote, educate and encourage artistic excellence in soft pastel painting among its members within the community. Educational workshops, painting demonstrations and workshops, plein air paint-outs, field trips to art exhibits and museums are all part of member meetings and special events.