**2024 * EVENTS**

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SUBMISSIONS CLOSED for 2024 OPEN VIRTUAL EXHIBIT "Pastels Only"

with Judge Lyn Diefenbach Exhibit runs April 27 - May 31

JAN 10 - APR 8

SUBMISSIONS closed

SPRING RETREAT. Location: Warren, ME
Registration will open on February 1, 2024.

PSME's Annual Spring Retreat, June 12-16, features a nice balance of Plein-air time and time together. This year we have rented a home in Warren on a private pond. REGISTRATION FORM & INFO HERE.

FEB 1 REGISTER

PSME Spring Retreat

SUMMER MEMBERS’ SHOW

Friends of Maine Coastal Islands Wildlife Refuge, 9 Water St, Rockland ME.

Juried show themed Beauty of Pastel. Three prize awards. Opening reception June 14. Show hangs until Aug 14. Through Show Submit.

MARCH 1 Register

Member Show

Polly Castor - back by popular demand!

“Non-traditional Surfaces and Techniques in Pastel"

October 6-8,2024. Ferry Beach, Saco ME Registrations now open

March 1 Register

Oct 6-8 FALL WORKSHOP

2024 OPEN VIRTUAL EXHIBIT "Pastels Only"

OPENING ZOOM RECEPTION with Judge Lyn Diefenbach * watch for email with Zoom link

Exhibit runs April 27 - May 31

APR 27

EXHIBIT RECEPTION

PSME invites members to paint together at designated locations with host members. Gatherings occur May - September in varied locations. Watch for Member email announcements as the dates draw near and register your intention to attend with individual hosts. or CONTACT US. MORE DETAILS HERE

SUMMER

PLEIN AIR

IAPS 15th Biennial Convention, Albuquerque, NM
Convention registration: click here for more information.
Submissions now closed: ShowSubmit.com (deadline April 1)

june 11 - 15

IAPS Biennial Convention

SPRING RETREAT. Location: Warren, ME
Registration will open on February 1, 2024.

PSME's Annual Spring Retreat, June 12-16, features a nice balance of Plein-air time and time together. This year we have rented a home in Warren on a private pond. REGISTRATION FORM & INFO HERE.

June 12 - 16, 2024

PSME Spring Retreat

SUMMER MEMBERS’ SHOW

Friends of Maine Coastal Islands Wildlife Refuge, 9 Water St, Rockland ME.

Juried show themed Beauty of Pastel. Three prize awards. Opening reception June 14. Show hangs until Aug 14. Through Show Submit.

Jun 14 - Aug 14

MEMBER SHOW

Polly Castor - “Pastel with Unusual Surfaces and Techniques" (back by popular demand!)

October 6-8,2024. Ferry Beach, Saco ME.” MORE INFO TO COME.