Sunday, July 31, 2022

Featured in Northwest Art Alliance Article




I'm very pleased to be included in this article by Marissa Motto 
on our thriving ARTS community in Gig Harbor. 
Also included is information about events and history of the harbor.
July is our month to be featured but you'll see as you scroll down, 
there are many wonderful ARTS communities around the state, featured earlier.
Come browse the harbor, enjoy the art, the view and the friendly people!
A lot of Blue Skies Ahead ~Pat

Monday, March 21, 2022

NORTHWEST PASTEL SOCIETY'S 36TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION

  "Just For The Love Of It"
 

         was juried into the NPS International Pastel Exhibit 

    by juror Albert Handell 

          The exhibit will hang from May 7 - July 9, 2022 at the 

        American Art Company, 1126 Broadway in Tacoma, WA 98402

       Tues-Sat  10-2 / Call for updates  253-272-4327

www.americanartco.com

      This is always a very high quality show worth seeing, 

    with paintings entered from around the globe.

   We hope you have a chance to view it. 


 



 

 

Monday, August 23, 2021

Fresh Talent Exhibition


 "Morning Choir"
Pastel Painting 15 x 18
was juried into this exhibit at the Bainbridge Arts & Crafts Gallery
151 Winslow Way E
Bainbridge Island, WA. 98110
Oct 1- 31, M-Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5
Reception Oct 1, 6-8pm
If you haven't been to this fine gallery lately, you'll see it's been 
beautifully transformed.  I feel fortunate to be included in this show.
www.bacart.org

PAL OPEN JURIED SHOW

"Back on the Journey"
pastel 19 x 17
was juried into this yearly show at the Harbor History Museum
4121 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor WA  98332
Open viewing Oct 9 - Nov 27, 2021  Thurs - Sat, 11-4pm
www.harborhistorymuseum.org

Come and enjoy the show along with the other exhibits at the museum.
This venue has a lot to offer and in these times,
we can all benefit from a little inspiration.

 

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Works of Art by Pat Meras at the Bainbridge Art Museum Store

Spring Whimsy, Pastel Over Watercolor, 7x11

I am so pleased to have a collection of small original pastel paintings,
some over watercolor, for sale at the Bainbridge Island Art Museum Store.
They join my collection of handpainted and monoprinted earrings, 
also for sale in the store.
Bainbridge is one of my favorite places on the planet to visit, and the 
art museum in particular.  Always the best exhibits, artists' talks, special 
events, unique original art in the handsomely displayed museum store,
and a great little cafe, all housed in a beautifully designed building and 
believe it or not, free parking!

Hours are 10-6 7 days a week
550 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island 98110
www.biartmuseum.org
 206-451-4009


In October, I also took part in the 
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND BID & BUY online AUCTION and 
COLLECTORS MARKETPLACE to support the museum, 
with my painting, "View From The Purdy Bridge."

Sunday, July 4, 2021

West Sound Magazine, 2021 Best of West Sound

Artists In The Garden
I'm included with a group of artists in an article on plein air painting
in this lovely magazine that covers Bainbridge Island and Gig Harbor. 
I hope you can pick up a copy to learn about the wonderful events
and resources that are available to us in our communities.