Wishing you all a safe, happy, and prosperous New Year! Recently, I reflected on the joys and gratitude of the past year, and now I’m excited to share what’s ahead. I’m looking forward to the serendipitous moments that unfold along the way, opportunities to gather with fellow artists, plenty of experimentation, and the lessons that come with it all.

• I’m honored to serve a second term as President of the Arkansas Pastel Society (APS).
• I’ll also continue paying it forward by teaching at LifeQuest of Arkansas.
• I’m especially excited to once again exhibit alongside my daughter in Architecture • Rust • Treasures at the Argent Library in Little Rock, Arkansas.
  • Opening Reception Friday, March 20 at 5:00pm – all are welcome.
  • This occurs during the Friday Art Walk in the Argenta District.
• I will have a few pieces on display at Arts on Main in Van Buren, AR hosted by the Ozark Pastel Society.
• Architecture • Rust • Treasures show will then move to the Rialto Gallery in Morrilton, AR
  • Opening Reception Thursday, May 21 at 4:00pm – all are welcome
  • This occurs during the First Farmer’s Market of the year.
• June brings the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) convention — the biggest pastel gathering on the planet! Artists from around the world will meet in Albuquerque, New Mexico for a week filled with workshops, demonstrations, art supply vendors, and the Pastel World Art Show.
  • I’m both honored and a little nervous to serve as Exhibition Chair this year. The role includes planning, organizing, assembling a team, hanging the show, walking the exhibition with the judge, and so much more.
• July is our APS Non-Juried Member Show.
• November is our APS Juried Member Show and Workshop with artist Aaron Scheurr

In between it all, I’ll be spending time in the studio, with family and friends, and embracing new adventures.

Cheers to the New Year

Caprise