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Pastel Society of Tampa Bay

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About PSTB

Who is PSTB?

Board and Committees

Board and Committees

In 2006, a group of pastelists at the Dunedin Fine Art Center (DFAC), Dunedin, Florida came together to form the Pastel Society of Tampa Bay.
Through instructor Brooke Allison, the group had shared the love of pastel for many years and a pastel society was a natural outgrowth.

When the word spread about the formation of our group, artists 

In 2006, a group of pastelists at the Dunedin Fine Art Center (DFAC), Dunedin, Florida came together to form the Pastel Society of Tampa Bay.
Through instructor Brooke Allison, the group had shared the love of pastel for many years and a pastel society was a natural outgrowth.

When the word spread about the formation of our group, artists joined from throughout the Tampa Bay area, including Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough counties. To date, there are 50 plus members in the PSTB. We are a diverse, talented group, some members being professional artists while others have just discovered the pastel medium.

Board and Committees

Board and Committees

Board and Committees

Board of Directors 2024

  • President: Elizabeth Ventura
  • Vice President: Robin Carroll
  • Secretary: Jen Krook
  • Treasurer: Gail Gamble
  • Advisors: Brooke Allison, Kathy Detrano

Standing Committees

  • 2025 Show Chair: Alice Anderson Mary Louise Pollock
  • Workshop Chair: Elizabeth Ventura
  • Communications Chair and Advisor: Kathy Detrano
  • Web Page Updates: Elizabeth Ventura
  • Membership Chair: Alice Anderson

How to join

Board and Committees

How to join

Membership in the PSTB is open to anyone interested in the pastel medium. The benefits of membership include:

  • Notice of events and exhibits of the PSTB
  • Attend society meetings (5-6 per year, plus plein air event(s)
  • Enter member shows at the member fee
  • Attend local workshops taught by nationally known artists at the member fee
  • Listing on our ga

Membership in the PSTB is open to anyone interested in the pastel medium. The benefits of membership include:

  • Notice of events and exhibits of the PSTB
  • Attend society meetings (5-6 per year, plus plein air event(s)
  • Enter member shows at the member fee
  • Attend local workshops taught by nationally known artists at the member fee
  • Listing on our gallery page in this web site with an image of your artwork.

Membership is $30 per year and is due in January,

please use the PayPal button  below. We can accept other forms of payment at our meetings in person. 

Calendar of Events 2025

Saturday January 10

Meeting and Paint-a-round

10am

-

12 noon

Dunedin Fine Art Center (1143 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin)

Event Details

Saturday January 10

Meeting and Paint-a-round

A crowd pleaser! Join us for a paint-a-round where we divide into teams to paint. Each person gets 5 minutes to work and then hands the past...

Event Details

10am

-

12 noon

Dunedin Fine Art Center (1143 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin)

Tuesday, February 3

Deliver Artwork for Possibilities in Pastel XX

10am

-

12 noon

Stirling Art Studios and Gallery 730 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Dunedin

Event Details

Tuesday, February 3

Deliver Artwork for Possibilities in Pastel XX

Everyone who sent information by January 5th should drop off their artwork and sign up to bring something for the reception at Stirling Art ...

Event Details

10am

-

12 noon

Stirling Art Studios and Gallery 730 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Dunedin

Thursday, February 5

Opening of Possibilities in Pastel XX at Stirling Art Studios and Gallery

11am

-

3 pm

Stirling Art Studios and Gallery 730 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Dunedin

Event Details

Thursday, February 5

Opening of Possibilities in Pastel XX at Stirling Art Studios and Gallery

Possibilities in Pastel XX opens to the public at 11:00am.

11am

-

3 pm

Stirling Art Studios and Gallery 730 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Dunedin

Saturday, February 14

Reception and Award Ceremony for Possibilities in Pastel XX at Stirling Art Studios and Gallery

11am

-

3 pm

Stirling Art Studios and Gallery 730 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Dunedin

Event Details

Saturday, February 14

Reception and Award Ceremony for Possibilities in Pastel XX at Stirling Art Studios and Gallery

Possibilities in Pastel XX reception and awards ceremony is open to the public, bring you friends and family and don't forget to bring your ...

Event Details

11am

-

3 pm

Stirling Art Studios and Gallery 730 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Dunedin

Monday, March 2

Pick up art Possibilities in Pastel XX entries at Stirling Art Studios and Gallery

11am

-

1 pm

Stirling Art Studios and Gallery 730 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Dunedin

Event Details

Monday, March 2

Pick up art Possibilities in Pastel XX entries at Stirling Art Studios and Gallery

Please be prompt to pick up your artwork, Stirling Art Studios and Gallery cannon store artwork for our members. If you cannot pick up at th...

Event Details

11am

-

1 pm

Stirling Art Studios and Gallery 730 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Dunedin

More Events

Possibilities in Pastel XX Prospectus

Possibilities in Pastel XX Prospectus 2026 updated (docx)Download

Workshop with Cory Pitkin, February 6-8, 2026

 

Registration for this workshop is limited to paid members of PSTB only. Advanced registration to members in good standing will be announced via our mailing list shortly.

Unsung Hero Award

Nomination

The 7 Qualifications

The 7 Qualifications

How to nominate someone.

You need a short story or Bio on that person. Please include a photo or an image of a painting  with the submission.

Membership Chair will keep a running list for future consideration. 

We will be selecting 2 wInners per season

Send your recommendation to

Alice aliceinclearwater@gmail.com

or

Elizabeth eav_83@msn.com

The 7 Qualifications

The 7 Qualifications

The 7 Qualifications

  • Have belonged to the PSTB (at least a year)
  • Contributed to the organization 
  • Are enthusiastic artists who contribute by their positivity of being involved, ie Morale
  • Are active as a Pastellist
  • Willing to participate in helping the organization in either goals  or meetings, workshops, shows, being on the board 
  • Nominated by their peers.
  • Be a paid member

Unsung Hero Winners

The 7 Qualifications

Unsung Hero Winners

Gail Gamble 2023

Grayce Dady 2024

Edmund Ziegler 2025

Become A member

$30.00
Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

Become part of the fun! Take part in meetings and exhibits at the member's rate. You also get priority registration for our yearly workshop with a nationally acclaimed pastel workshop artist at Dunedin Fine Art Center. Members participate in fun events and opportunities, demonstrations, and parties as well. 

Thank You to our Sponors

Mount Vision Pastels

Mount Vision Pastel Company is located in Tampa, Florida, creating the pastels you know and love and that has only expanded in color and value since 2000.   Handmade Chalk Pastels 

Blick Art Supplies

Visit the Tampa BLICK store in Westshore and shop a wide assortment of art supplies, craft supplies, and unique gift items. We have the greatest selection for professional artists, educators, and students alike – and it’s all available at your area art supply store.  Art Supply Store | Tampa, FL | BLICK Art Materials 

Terry Ludwig

First Class Framing

Each Terry Ludwig Pastels (TLP) pastel is crafted by hand with a broad range of pigments with minimal natural binders. Our process renders highly concentrated velvety pastels. Daily colors are mixed and formed into sticks all by hand using a unique process invented and refined by the late founder and artist, Terry Ludwig.  Terry Ludwig Pastels, LLC 

First Class Framing

Dunedin Fine Art Center

First Class Framing

https://www.clearwaterframeshop.com/



Jack Richeson

Dunedin Fine Art Center

Dunedin Fine Art Center

 Jack Richeson · Jack Richeson & Co 

Dunedin Fine Art Center

Dunedin Fine Art Center

Dunedin Fine Art Center

Pastel Society of America and The Philadelphia Pastel Society

Pastel Society of America and The Philadelphia Pastel Society

Pastel Society of America and The Philadelphia Pastel Society

Support and partner with other Pastel Societies to foster national cooperation and collaboration among pastel artists. 

Ampersand Paper

Pastel Society of America and The Philadelphia Pastel Society

Pastel Society of America and The Philadelphia Pastel Society

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