Sunday, July 21, 2013

14th ANNUAL JURIED MARITIME ART EXHIBITION

"View From The Finholm Hillclimb"  pastel by Pat Meras

won an HONORABLE MENTION

July 20 - Aug 25, 2013
Harbor History Museum, 4121 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA



11th Annual "Plein Air Exhibition"

"July Afternoon Light", 9x12, pastel by Pat Meras

If you get a chance to stop at the Dana on your travels this summer, I have 10 plein air and several studio paintings on exhibit. 

Dana Gallery, 246 Higgins, Missoula, MT
July 18th - August 2013

"On July 12th through the 17th, some of the regions most well-known artists will be arriving for our 11th Annual Paint Out. The artists will spend 6 days of plein air painting in and around Missoula.  They will capture the beautiful lakes, rivers, mountains, valleys and life of Montana.  This is a highlight of the summer art season for artists and patrons."  Dana Gallery  

Art Of The Run



"Missoula Marathon Morning"  11x17, pastel by Pat Meras

Art Of The Run is a juried art show held in conjunction with the Missoula Marathon.  
Proceeds benefit Run Wild Missoula.
 Dana Gallery, 246 North Higgins, Missoula 
July 5th-16th, 2013

Monday, July 1, 2013

GIG HARBOR UPTOWN SHOW

"Cannon Beach"   18x24   pastel by Pat Meras

This painting, displayed in the window of J Jill
(one of my favorite hangouts)
in the Uptown Shopping Center, was the winner of
THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD.
It was very gratifying to win this award from my community.  
Thank you to all those who voted for my painting,
and to the Peninsula Art League.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Washington "En Plein Air" Volume 111

Wetland Wonderland, Pastel by Pat Meras

A number of Plein Air Washington Artists and I are included in the pages of this book, and the previous 2 volumes. 
This year I was fortunate enough to have one of my paintings on the cover.

 Washington "En Plein Air" Volume 111, edited by Jane Wallis may be purchased at www.blurb.com/b/3888188-washington-en-plein-air

Volumes 1 &11 may be purchased from Blurb as well.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

A Fleeting Moment In Time

Nisqually Winter Light,  pastel,  22h x 30w

A Solo Exhibit of Pastels by Pat Meras
June 7-July 11, 2013
at Morso
Artist Reception June 7, 5-7pm 
9014 Peacock Hill Ave, N Harborview Dr
Gig Harbor, WA  98332
253-530-3463
www.morsowinebar.com

Friday, April 19, 2013

Northwest Pastel Society's 27th Annual International Open Exhibition

La Conner Countryside 111   Pastel   Pat Meras

The American Art Company
presents
58 artists from across the US & Canada
May 4 - June 15, 2013
Reception to meet artists and juror, Lorenzo Chavez
Saturday, May 4, 2:00- 4:00 pm
1126 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA 98402, 1-800-753-2278
Exhibit on line at:
www.AmericanArtCo.com
Gallery hours Tues - Fri 10:00 am - 5:30 pm