Welcome to the Pastel Society of South Australia
We are a supportive and passionate group of artists. – both experienced and beginners are welcome. If you have never tried pastels before, please come along to our monthly meeting and demonstration. Our members are always keen to introduce visitors to pastels.
PASA News
Annual General Meeting
Our AGM will be held on the 14th of February 2026 at the Cooinda Community Centre, Marion starting at 1.30pm. In addition to the usual formalities of an AGM a quality demonstration will be provided by Roe Gartelmann.
As is customary for an AGM all positions will be declared vacant. Nominations are therefore now being sought for committee positions as follows.
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Exhibition Administrator
- Workshop Coordinator
- Demonstration Coordinator
- Dusty Dialogue Editor
- Website Manager
- Committee Member
It is important for members to know that several current committee members are either keen to or plan to relinquish their position as they have already given long term service on the PASA committee. Committee roles are both rewarding and appreciated, so you are encouraged to consider nominating for a committee role; new skills, ideas and input are welcome. Ensuring our association stays active, vibrant and “future proofed” is important.
Newly elected people to a specific role where the incumbent has not re-nominated will be offered work shadow/ support to enable a smooth transition and familiarisation.
If interested in transitioning into a role in the future i.e. 2027 you are invited to become an assistant to the current position holder, which will enable you to try out a role before taking it on.
You may also nominate to join the committee in a nonspecific role or to enlist as a helper in other ways (as many members already do) For example:- setting up and packing up, assisting with exhibitions, organising refreshments, signing in members at the door, assisting with the library, camera operation, hosting visiting workshop presenters, etc.
For further information please contact Jill McDonald 0411778951 or president@pastelartistsofsouthaustralia.org
Finally, a reminder that annual membership subscriptions are due on February 1, 2026. These can be paid in person at the AGM. Memberships not paid by April 30th will lapse. Membership fees remain at $50.00 for continuing membership and $70.00 for new members.
Exhibition news
'Kaleidoscope' is a celebration of light and colour by artists of the Coromandel Anglican Parish and the Pastel Artists of South Australia, and showcases a variety of art mediums, techniques and subjects. This beautiful joint exhibition will close on Friday 13th February at 5pm and you are welcome to view the exhibits at Gallery 20, (Kruse Legal Offices, 20 Coromandel Pde, Blackwood) until this date.
Collection of works is the following morning, Saturday 14th February, from 10am to 12noon.
2026 Exhibitions
2026 is the 25th year anniversary of PASA’s inception and we have three exhibitions planned in celebration.
Entries are now open for our exhibition at Hughes Gallery, Fullarton. Opening night is Friday 13th March at 5.30pm with the exhibition running until Thursday 2 April. Bump out of the exhibition will be on Tuesday 7th April, the Tuesday following Easter. We also plan to have the gallery open on Saturday 28th March to coordinate with Fullarton Markets at the gallery site.
As this is our first celebratory 25th anniversary exhibition of the year, we wish to make it a showcase of colour and your creative talent. The wonderful diversity of our artists’ works continues to be noted by our exhibition audiences and galleries.
The entry form with all details is being sent electronically to members. The due date for return of entries is Wednesday 4th March.
We invite you to join us in showcasing our brilliant works and promoting our talented artists to South Australia.
Further exhibitions for this celebration year will be at Gallery 20, Blackwood in August and at Stump Hill Gallery, McLaren Vale in September/October. Further details will follow.
Workshop news
We are pleased to invite you to participate in our workshop program for 2026.
Workshops for 2026 are as follows:
- Trevor Newman - Sat & Sun 21st and 22nd March. Plein air – Wittunga Botanic Garden. An indoor option will be available if the weather is not suitable.
- Regina Hona - Sat & Sun 25th and 26th April. Turning plein air sketches and reference photos into a more complex studio painting. One day will be outside and 1 day studio based. Mt Pleasant.
- Tricia Taylor - Sat & Sun 18th and 19th July. Landscapes with a difference – controlling green. Buttery Reserve, Norwood. https://www.heartofcolour.com/
- Stephie Clark - Sat & Sun 24th and 25th October. Colour filled floral workshop. Painting expressive flowers. Buttery Reserve, Norwood. www.stephieclark.net
Workshops fill quickly however we do put names on a waitlist, so please contact Lesley Jorgensen if you wish to enquire about workshop availability on Lesleyjorgensen49@gmail.com
Prices differ for non-members so please also contact Lesley for confirmation of pricing for each of the above workshops.
PASA EVENTS
Upcoming Events
Friday 13th February 2026 – close of 'Kaleidoscope' exhibition.
Saturday 14th February 2026, 10am – 12noon. Collection of works from Gallery 20 as Kaleidoscope exhibition closes.
Saturday 14th February 2026, 1.30pm - AGM and meeting demonstration with Roe Gartelmann
Wednesday 4th March 2026 – entries for Hughes Gallery exhibition due
Friday 13th March 2026 5.30pm – opening night of Hughes Gallery exhibition
Sat and Sun 21st and 22nd March – Workshop with Trevor Newman, plein air painting
PASA Members News
We have added 3 new videos for you to watch.
Check out the Members Only Area.
Robin Hicks, Lesley Jorgensen and Tori Wade demonstrations.