Was accepted into the show!
A premier juried pastel exhibition featuring original artworks in the pastel medium created by artists from the Tucson Pastel Society (TPS) and the Arizona Pastel Artists Association (APAA) art guilds will be exhibited. There were 72 paintings submitted and only 30 selected.
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Sun Worshipers. 12x16. Pastel on sanded paper by Christy Olsen. |
Juried Exhibition & Art Sale
Sixty paintings submitted from both art guilds were accepted. This event is open to the general public. The artist's reception is free, but admission to the museum is required for other dates and times.
Deb Steinberg
Fine artist and former instructor at The Drawing Studio, she commented, "As usual, it was difficult to whittle the 72 pieces down to only 30. Many commendable works were eliminated based on your criteria. But all the artists deserve to be
proud of what they submitted."
February 18 - April 17, 2017
February 18, 2016 (5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m)
Refreshments are served. Admission is free to the reception. If you are going to see the reception, enter through admissions and tell them you are there to see the show. They will admit you at no charge.
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Who's There. 9x12. Pastel on sanded paper by Christy Olsen. |
About the Hosts
The Tucson Pastel Society (TPS) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization established to advocate and promote the pastel medium, unite pastel artists, and organize professional development and artistic growth opportunities that increase the community's awareness of the versatility and value of pastel fine art. Find them online at tucsonpastelsociety.org.

The Arizona Pastel Artists Association (APAA) is an art guild of amateur and professional pastel artists throughout Arizona. Its goal is to promote artistic skills and public awareness of the pastel medium. You can find it online at apaa.wildapricot.org.

About the Gallery
Ironwood Gallery is an upscale and beautiful space transformed for each unique exhibit. It is located on the grounds of the Sonoran Desert Museum in Tucson, Arizona, which includes live plants and animals to further the conservation message of its exhibits.

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Inside Ironwood Gallery |
Ironwood Gallery
On the grounds of the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum
2021 N. Kinney Road, Tucson, Arizona 85743
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Parking for Artist's Reception Friday, March 10, 2023 (4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m) |
Daily (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.).
Artwork may be purchased during the show, but must stay hung throughout the exhibition.
For Purchasing Information:
Phone +1 (520) 883-3024
The Event
Image from the installation.
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Artists in the Exhibition |