"Captive Crayons," a pastel work by Patricia Tribastone
The Opening Reception for the 8th Annual Northeast National Pastel Exhibition at View in Old Forge will be held Friday, May 11, from 5 to 7 p.m.
The exhibition will feature “Red, White & Blue” Assemblages by Gary L. Kolberg and “Hazards” Ceramic Sculpture by Julia E. Dean.
The reception will include wine and hors d’oeuvres with live blues and jazz by Ed Meelan and Michael Gilbert.
Admission is complimentary for members and $8 for non-members.
The Exhibition Opening on Saturday, May 12 will begin with a continental breakfast from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and a Gallery Walkabout with Alain Picard, PSA, who will lead a group discussion about the paintings included in the exhibition.
That same evening, from 7 to 9 p.m., Picard will demonstrate his technique for portrait painting. Exotic pastries and desserts will be available.Admission to each of the Saturday events is $15/10 members with a $5 discount for those attending both.
On Sunday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Picard will lead a workshop, Painting the Portrait in Pastel and Oils. During the workshop,
Picard will demonstrate how to paint a portrait in pastel and oils while working with a live model.
Students attending the workshop will also work with the live model and receive individual instruction throughout the session.
For more information or to register, call View at (315) 369- 6411 or visit: Info@ViewArts.org.
