
News and Events
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.
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.

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.

Deadline for submissions to Dublin Painting and Sketching Club Open Exhibition - 22nd July
Non-members are invited to submit work for this prestigious exhibition, celebrating Ireland’s talent for representational painting and drawing. Details here

Deadline for RUA Submissions for the 143rd Annual Exhibition 13th July Midnight.
This Exhibition is the highlight of so many artists’ year. The competition is tough to be part of the open exhibition and all worthwhile if successful. Midnight is the deadline on 13th July. Good luck to all entrants!
Details here