Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art -Â Ligonier
In honor of the Museum’s 20th anniversary, we invite all area artists to participate in the plein air painting contest, Paint Us. Modeled...
Dec 26, 2016
Member Tidbit
I just noticed in the most recent issue of the Pastel Journal a featured article on Maria Marino. Maria was in our pastel workshop with...
Nov 27, 2016


Pastellus: A Real Challenge
In December it is hard to see January coming at us. It always happens, on December 27th we bolt upright in bed at 4:03am, breathing...
Nov 27, 2016
Artist Spotlight
Susan Nicholas Gephart's large snow pastel was accepted into the Southern Alleghenies Museum Biennial Exhibition in Loretta. The show...
Oct 30, 2016
Docent Choice at the Palmer Museum
Susan McCartney and Anne Kenyon are hosting a Docent tour entitled, "Pastels and More", Dec 4 from 2-3pm at the Palmer Museum. For those...
Oct 30, 2016


New Member - Diane Harkleroad
We are pleased to welcome Diane Harkleroad from Johnstown to the Society. Diane Harkleroad started painting in pastels about 2 1/2...
Sep 28, 2016
Wm. Truman Hosner: Concepts for Painting the Figure in Outdoor Settings
Three-Day Workshop August 1st, 2nd, 3rd 2017 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Windmere Hall 454 Rolling Ridge Dr State College, PA 16801 W. Truman...
Sep 28, 2016


Artist Spotlight - Jeanne McKinney
Jeanne McKinney's painting, "River Rebirth", was accepted into the Degas 16th Biennial Exhibition at the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts...
Sep 16, 2016


Desmond O'Hagan Workshop
This began with a wonderful slide show plus original works of art in Desmond O 'Hagan's unique style. He emphasizes the value of color,...
Jul 24, 2016
Meet the Members - Pamela Johnson
As an artist I enjoy being immersed in the moment of nature with the landscape. I have always been inspired by the Impressionistic era...
Feb 3, 2016