Northwest Pastel Society's 25th International Open Exhibit

"The Art Barn" Pastel Pat Meras

Nov 12 - Dec 31, 2011

The American Art Company

1126 Broadway

Tacoma, WA 98402

Opening Reception Nov 12 from 2-4pm

This painting won the THE BILL McENROE AWARD, fourth place,

and I couldn't be more pleased, as Bill is one of my favorite people on the planet.

Ninth Annual PAL Open Juried Art Exhibition

"Sparks Lake, Afternoon Light" Pastel Pat Meras

This is a very fine art exhibit judged by

renowned artist and living master, Richard McKinley.

I was so honored to be awarded THIRD PRIZE at this event.

Gig Harbor Civic Center

3510 Grandview Street

Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Oct 6-Dec 2 / Mon-Fri 8-5pm

"Intertwined, Requiem For TheTrees"

"We Stood Tall" 24 x 18 pastel by Pat Meras

This outreach to the arts community was initiated by Pat Lanz, WA State Parks Commissioner, in response to the pending removal of trees in Kopachuck Park that are afflicted with laminated root rot and pose a danger to life and property. Artists were called to draw, paint, photograph, write about, or otherwise memorialize the trees.

Creative work produced for this project will be exhibited at the:

Harbor History Museum

Gig Harbor, WA 98332

Oct 1-16. Reception Sept 30, 5:30-7:30

and later showing at the:

Washington State History Museum

1911 Pacific Ave.

Tacoma, WA 98405

3/10/2012 - 5/6/2012

www.kopachucktrees.blogspot.com

"En Plein Air"

"View From The Longbranch Dock,"  pastel by Pat Meras

An Exhibition and Wine Tasting, Oct 1, 2011, 2 to 4pm

at The Lodge at Mallard's Landing

 7083 Wagner Way, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Come and enjoy a glass of wine while viewing

 familiar scenes from around the harbor painted by local artists.

"INSPIRATIONS"

"In The Scottish Highlands II" 9x12 pastel Pat Meras

Women Painters Of Washington Gallery

Columbia Building

701 5th Ave. Suite 310

Seattle, WA 98104

www.wpwgallery.blogspot.com

Mon-Fri 11am- 4pm

I have 6 paintings included in the show.

Columbia Tower Club Exhibit

"Nisqually Winter Light" 22x30 Pastel Pat Meras

Also at the Columbia Building in Seattle, on the top floor,

I have two large pastel paintings included in the

Columbia Tower Club Exhibit

until the end of October

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Northwest Pastel Society Show

"Lopez Island Light" 19x13 Pastel Pat Meras

Northwest Pastel Society

Signature/Distinguished Member Show

at the Scott Milo Gallery

420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, WA 98221

www.scottmilo.com

I have 2 paintings included in the show. Aug 5-30

Dana Gallery Exhibit

“Missoula, Afternoon Light” 9x12 Pastel Pat Meras

Ninth Annual Western Montana Paintout & Exhibit

at the Dana Gallery

246 N Higgins Ave., Missoula, MT 59802

July 20 - Aug 31 www.danagallery.com

I was honored to be included in the group of 25 established artists

invited to paint Missoula and the surrounding area en plein air,

French for “in the open air.”

I have 7 plein air and 4 studio paintings included in the exhibit.

It's a beautiful gallery, Montana's largest, worth visiting

if you have the chance.

I had a wonderful time painting the landscape of my homestate

and making new best friends whom I feel I've known forever.

Gig Harbor Garden Tour 2011 - A Tour Of Literacy

"The Delightful Marriage Of Poppy And Lavender" 11 x 16

This painting was chosen to be printed on promotional materials for the event. The Tour will be on Saturday, June 25, 10 -5:00, and Sunday, June 26, 10 - 4:00. For tickets and info, go to www.gigharborgardentour.com.

Northwest Pastel Society's 2011 Members' Exhibit

" Alpine Light" 9 x 12 received An Award Of Merit

This is one of two of my paintings that will be included in the exhibit at the Kirsten Gallery, 5320 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105. Opening reception will be April 10, from 2-4:00.