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The Biggest Pastel Party On The Planet!

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In 17 days The International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) is hosting the biggest pastel party on the planet in Albuquerque, NM from June 16th – 21st.

If you are in the area, the PastelWorld Exhibit is open to the public. This exhibit will showcase nearly 170 artist from across the globe! It is held at the Hotel Albuquerque on June 18th 9-9, June 19th 9-9, June 20th 9-6.

The exhibition showcases an incredible range of artwork, reflecting both the remarkable quality and the impressive diversity of the pieces selected for this show. It is my honor and privilege to serve as the Exhibition Chair for this event.

The event kicks off with the Convention Opening Reception and Artist Award Ceremony on June 17th.

There is so much happening at this event:

  • Dueling Artist Demos – is four sets of two artists painting from a shared
    reference. The audience can walk around each pair, watch them demonstrate and engage with the artists.
  • Artist Workshops and Demos
  • Autograph Book Signing- meet with and get autographs from your artist friends and hero’s!
  • The “Candy Store” – a vendor hall featuring world-class pastel
    brands, premium papers, tools, and accessories, many available to try before you buy. Enjoy live demos, product launches, artist meet-and-greets, and exclusive convention-only
    specials.
  • Fiesta Night – mix and mingle with pastel societies across the globe. Societies bring their A game with elaborate set ups and costumes.
  • Society Grants – IAPS is committed to promoting pastel and honoring those who have achieved notable accomplishments in the pastel medium. Every two years at the IAPS Biennial Convention, the final grant projects are presented at the Friday Night Fiesta.
  • The Honors Banquet – This is a chance to give special recognition to our legends, volunteers, Master Circle and Eminent Pastelists honorees. With a glimpse into the future.

Can you tell I’m excited about this event! I’m counting my sleeps until the day I leave. It will be a family event as my daughter will be coming as well!

A little about The International Association of Pastel Societies – The cornerstone of IAPS is our commitment to fostering connections and facilitating the exchange of ideas. We believe that by coming together, we can elevate the art of pastel and support each other in our artistic journeys. We are s dedicated to fostering a global community of pastel artists and advocating for this unique art form.

Join Me: Art Exhibitions, Paying It Forward, and Learning

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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

“Generations” A Mother and Daughter Exhibition – Take 2!

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If you missed the “Generations 2” opening, you still have another chance to “meet the artists” at the

2nd Reception on Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 4pm to 7pm

Rialto Community Arts Center Gallery

215 E. Broadway Street

Morrilton, Arkansas

Some highlights from the May 16th Opening:

Evelyn, Bearrett and I would like to thank everyone who came out to the first opening night. We had a lovely time meeting all the guests and discussing our work. We appreciate the time you took to view our work and we hope it brought you joy, sparked a memory, or brought you to a place you might not have seen otherwise. Bearrett did a fabulous job describing the pieces he created.

People’s Choice Award for each artist:

Evelyn Laurence – Blue House

Caprise Cooper – Memories of the Past

Thank you again for the great community support and to the Rialto Community Arts Center/Arts Council of Conway County for hosting us. As well as, Main Street Morrilton and Morrilton Chamber of Commerce.

“Generations” A Mother and Daughter Art Exhibition 

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Evelyn and I extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for attending our exhibition. Your support and enthusiasm made this event truly special. Meeting new people and engaging in conversations about the creative process added an extra layer of joy to the experience. Your appreciation and curiosity fuel our artistic endeavors, and we are grateful for the connections we’ve made.

Thank you for contributing to the success of our exhibition and making it a memorable journey. We look forward to more opportunities to share our art and connect with fellow art lovers in the future.

Generations is an exhibition that celebrates art and the special bond between mother and daughter through their love of art.   Generations is about sharing the love of art, imagination, and creativity and how this passion has been passed down through the generations of our family.  Included in the exhibit is a piece from my son Clayton and my grandson Bearrett Laurence, who stepped up to the easel with his first painting “The Black Hole”. 

The exhibit will be on display at the Gallery at the Argent Public Library from December 15, 2023 – January 4, 2024. The Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.