PPOM Hosts Their 10th International Juried Exhibition "For Pastels Only" at the Saco Museum

Written by Ronald Aldrich Sunday, 05 February 2012 21:20

Saco , Maine - The Pastel Painters of Maine, PPOM, is hosting their Tenth International Juried Exhibition, For Pastels Only, at the Saco Museum. This special exhibition and sale will display works of pastel artists from Maine and beyond.   For Pastels Only  will be on view from June 5th through June 28th, 2009, with a public opening reception and awards ceremony at the Saco Museum on Thursday, June 11th, from 4-6pm.

There were 264 entries submitted by 100 artists from 22 states and Canada. Of these, 60 pieces by 50 artists representing 16 states were chosen.   Sixteen of the exhibiting artists are from Maine, including Sandy Katz of Saco. The juror of selection for the exhibit was Bob Rohm, a signature member of the Pastel Society of America, National Academy of Professional Plein Air Painters, Oil Painters of America, and the author of The Painterly Approach.  

Maggie Price will judge the exhibit and award over $5000 in prizes.   She is a signature member of The Pastel Society of America, The Pastel Society of New Mexico, and the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico.   Ms. Price is also the co-founder of the magazine Pastel Journal, as well as the author of Painting with Pastels: Easy Techniques to Master.

Ms. Price will conduct a demonstration at the Saco Museum following the opening reception, and she will also lead a 5-day plein air workshop in Freeport from June 15-19.   Pre-registration is required for both the June 11 demonstration and for the workshop. For more information contact Suzanne de Lesseps at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Pastel Painters of Maine was established in 1999 by a group of southern Maine artists interested in soft pastels. The mission of PPOM is to promote the medium of soft pastel, to unite local and regional artists, and to heighten the public’s awareness of the medium. Since its founding, membership has grown to over 170 with members from throughout the United States and Canada.

Member shows are held annually. Regular “paint outs” are offered as well as life painting groups. Membership is $25.00 per year, which includes the newsletter. General meetings are held several times during the year. For further information about the Pastel Painters of Maine and the For Pastels Only exhibit at the Saco Museum, please contact Caren Michel, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit PPOM’s website at www.pastelpaintersofmaine.com .

Dyer Library/Saco Museum

Information:   The Dyer Library/Saco Museum is located at 371 Main Street (Route 1) in historic downtown Saco, Maine.   Free parking. Museum is handicapped accessible.   NEW EXPANDED HOURS as of June 1, 2009: Tues, Wed, Thurs 12 – 4 pm; Friday 12 – 8 pm (FREE from 4 – 8 pm); Saturday 10 am – 4 pm; and Sunday 12 – 4 pm (June-December only).   Regular admission: Adults $4; Seniors & Students $3; Children (7 – 18) $2; Children 6 and under, no charge.   Admission is ALWAYS FREE to DL/SM Card holders and their guests. Group tour rate available for groups of 8 or more.   Group tours must be scheduled in advance. For additional information, please call 283-3861, ext. 114 or visit www.dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org