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AGM 2025

We wish to show our great appreciation for the members who were able to attend

15th March at The Pavilion, Stormont Estate, Belfast.

To read the Chairperson’s Report, please click here.

Workshop with American Pastelist Mark Ivan Cole

Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th April

This year the Pastel Society is delighted to announce that there will be a 2 day workshop tutored by the award winning American pastelist Mark Ivan Cole. He is a Signature Member of The Pastel Society of America, an illustrator, exhibitor and juror who has many accolades to his name. 

The theme of the workshop is ‘Painting the Emotional Landscape’. A demo will take place in the morning followed by artists painting in the afternoon. This is a great opportunity open to all members to explore new ideas, acquire new skills and experience an activity we all love doing along with other artists.

Update - This workshop is now fully booked. To be on a waiting list, please click here

It will take place on the 26th and 27th of April from 10am to 4.30pm at the Ferrard Room, Clotworthy Art Centre, Antrim Castle Gardens  2 days.

The Workshop is open to all. Members price is £65 for the 2 days. Non-member price is £90 for the 2 days. No discount, if you can only participate for 1 day. The Pastel Society is subsidising this workshop. 

Your place is not secured until payment is received. No Refunds for non attendance at the event without a week’s notice prior to the workshop


We are excited to announce this new exhibition featuring our Member, Julie Wilson

Julie Wilson’s stunning, contemplative and atmospheric work will be on display, within a wonderful group exhibition until 6th April.

The Long Gallery in the North Down Museum,

Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm

Pastel Society of Ireland - Annual Exhibition September 2025. Dates to be confirmed.
Sept
1
to 30 Sept

Pastel Society of Ireland - Annual Exhibition September 2025. Dates to be confirmed.

We will be having our next annual exhibition during the month of September 2025 at the Millennium Court, Portadown in the main Gallery. Details of submissions of works for all Members will be emailed by Patricia, our Secretary in due course. The Annual Exhibition will also be available to view online, and all sales enquiries will go through the Millennium Court.

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USWA - 67th Annual Exhibition
Aug
6
to 15 Aug

USWA - 67th Annual Exhibition

The 67th Annual Exhibition of The Ulster Society of Women Artists. Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast. 6th - 15th August.

Come and view the collection of wonderful and varied works from many of Northern Ireland’s female artists. Enjoy a tour of the Gaol as well for a memorable day. Almost all the works will be for sale, along with prints, cards and unframed originals.

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