Arkansas Pastel Society

Arkansas Pastel Society Learn about meetings and membership at : https://www.arkansaspastelsociety.org Membership is open to everyone interested in pastel.

The Arkansas Pastel Society was founded in Central Arkansas in 2004 in order to promote pastels as a medium and as a means of networking with other pastel artists. The Arkansas Pastel Society (APS) is a regional organization for pastel artists located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Check out the web site for membership information. We meet in-person and on Zoom.

09/27/2026

This is a shoutout to all Arkansas Pastel Society members. Time flies!

The deadline is fast approaching to enter our biennial APS Membership Juried show. To give you a bit more encouragement, we’ve extended the deadline to October 10th at midnight, but that’s it!

Here’s a reminder about our 3-day November pastel workshop with Aaron Schuerr. Spots are still available. Dates are 11/1...
09/27/2026

Here’s a reminder about our 3-day November pastel workshop with Aaron Schuerr. Spots are still available. Dates are 11/17 - 11/19.

Registration form and more details can be found on our website at

Painting with Greater Expression – Workshop With Aaron Schuerr September 14, 2026September 15, 2026 / arkansaspastelsociety / Leave a comment From the thumbnail sketch to the finished painting, you’ll learn to tackle the subject in a way that is direct, simple, fresh, and honest. You’ll engag....

Aaron Schuerr workshop - “Painting With Greater Expression”. Nov. 17, 18, 18.
09/14/2026

Aaron Schuerr workshop - “Painting With Greater Expression”. Nov. 17, 18, 18.

From the thumbnail sketch to the finished painting, you’ll learn to tackle the subject in a way that is direct, simple, fresh, and honest. You’ll engage in fun exercises designed to foc…

Coming in November - Workshop with Aaron Schuerr - "Painting With Greater Expression.From the thumbnail sketch to the fi...
09/11/2026

Coming in November - Workshop with Aaron Schuerr - "Painting With Greater Expression.

From the thumbnail sketch to the finished painting, you’ll learn to tackle the subject in a way that is direct, simple, fresh, and honest. You’ll engage in fun exercises designed to focus on value, color, and shape. From that foundation, you’ll explore edges, atmospheric perspective, color relationships, composition, and mood. Most importantly you’ll learn to paint with greater expression through demonstrations, group discussions, painting exercises, and plenty of individual instruction, you will learn to approach the landscape in enthusiasm and confidence.

Aaron Schuerr has embarked on solo plein air painting treks across the Grand Canyon and deep into the mountains of the American West. His art has landed him as a guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show, and his work has been featured in numerous publications, including Southwest Art, Art of the West, Plein Air Magazine, and the Times of London. To learn more about Aaron, please see his website https://www.aaronschuerr.com/

APS Workshop with the fabulous Aaron Schuerr details:
When: Nov, 17, 18, 19, 9:00-4:30 each day (APS meeting demo follows, Nov. 17)
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church, 1818 Reservoir Road, LittleRock

Cost: $385 APS Members - $425 non-members

Registration information:
$100 deposit is due at the time of registration. Balance is due by October 1, 2026. Deposit will be returned if you cancel prior to October 1. After October 1, it is your responsibility to find a replacement or the fee will be forfeited.

To register: please complete the form below and send a check for $100 made out to Arkansas Pastel Society.

Send to Anne Parat, 807 Shea Drive, Little Rock, LR 72205
Name:___________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________
Phone (cell):_________________________
Email______________________

Aaron Schuerr Fine Art

Sept. 1 is the opening date for APS members to submit artwork for the Arkansas Pastel Society 2026 Membership Show. Dead...
09/01/2026

Sept. 1 is the opening date for APS members to submit artwork for the Arkansas Pastel Society 2026 Membership Show. Deadline for submission is Oct. 4. The prospectus and instructions for entering artwork is on the OnlineJuriedShows website:

•    Open to all paid members of the Arkansas Pastel Society. Dues must have been  paid by April 1, 2026, to be considered a member of this juried show.

A message from Charles Peer: “Thanks to the Acansa Gallery and all the friends, new and old, who came to see my “Echoes ...
08/30/2026

A message from Charles Peer: “Thanks to the Acansa Gallery and all the friends, new and old, who came to see my “Echoes & Narratives” exhibit, during the opening reception on Aug 21st. It was a wonderful evening and I was blown away by the large turnout. If you missed the opening, I would invite you to visit the gallery before the show closes on Sept 11th.”

Calling all APS Members: Time is approaching to enter our biennial APS JURIED MEMBERSHIP SHOW.From Sept. 1 until 11:59 p...
08/29/2026

Calling all APS Members: Time is approaching to enter our biennial APS JURIED MEMBERSHIP SHOW.

From Sept. 1 until 11:59 pm on Oct 4, submit your artwork to onlinejuriedshows.com. Look for our APS logo to find our show. It’s now up yet, but will be this coming Tuesday. See the website for the prospectus and details regarding eligibility and submission of artwork. You must be a paid-up APS member to enter.

The show will open Nov. 20 in the gallery of the Argenta Public Library in North Little Rock, AR.

Aaron Schuerr will be our juror. You can learn more about him through his website: https://www.aaronschuerr.com/

Aaron Schuerr Fine Art

Shirley Bowen showed the lessons of Caprise’s workshop could be applied far beyond the subject of rusty old cars and tru...
08/24/2026

Shirley Bowen showed the lessons of Caprise’s workshop could be applied far beyond the subject of rusty old cars and trucks.

Here is her copper leaf study.

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