Was accepted into the show!
Pastels have been a long-established medium in art history since their beginning in 16th-century Europe. Even as trends and tastes ebb and flow, pastels have remained a constant among artists of every age for their versatility and effects.
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| Rush Hour in Caye Caulker. 9x12. Pastel on sanded paper by Christy Olsen. |
Pastels are unique because their matte finish and painterly quality combine with the immediacy of drawing. This powerful combination makes this medium a staple in the contemporary artist's toolbox.
Juried Exhibition & Art Sale
This event is open to the general public. Artist reception is at no charge. Admission to the museum is required for other dates and times.
This juried exhibition showcases the unique characteristics of pastels, as each artist expresses their inspiration through landscapes, structures, still life, portraits, and abstractions. Some works are created en plein air, rendered quickly with their subjects in real time, while others are painstakingly executed in the studio over much longer periods. This collection of works by members of the Tucson Pastel Society truly reveals "The Power of Pastels."
Sixty-six paintings were accepted from 105 submissions across multiple art guilds. Subject matter includes landscapes, culture, structures, still life and more, not necessarily limited to the Sonoran Desert region. The exhibition showcases some of Arizona's most accomplished pastel artists.
Desmond O-Hagen
Fine artist and master pastelist.
March 11, 2023 - June 4, 2023
Friday, March 10, 2023 (4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m)
Refreshments will be served. Admission to the reception is free. If you go to the reception, enter through admissions and tell them you are there to see the show. They will admit you at no charge. You may also park in the side lot closer to the gallery. Directions are listed below.
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.
About the Gallery
Ironwood Gallery is an upscale art gallery and beautiful space that is 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 Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N. Kinney Road, Tucson, Arizona 85743
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| Ironwood Gallery |
Parking will be available for the artist's reception.
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Parking for the 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
Collaborative Challenge Piece
The challenge piece was accepted into the show!
The show features one collaborative piece with nine different interpretations of a shared subject. This final work is for sale during the show. Proceeds benefit ASDM and the TPS.
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| Art challenge. 8x8. Pastel on paper by Christy Olsen. |
The Event
Image from the installation.
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| Opening Artist's Reception |
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| Framed Collaborative Piece |
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| Opening Artist's Reception |
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| Opening Artist's Reception |
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| Opening Artist's Reception |
Received an honorable mention award from the judge for Rush Hour in Caye Caulker.
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| Rush Hour in Caye Caulker received an honorable mention award. |
