Upcoming Events
The NIPS Holiday Potluck, on December 13, 2024 was a grand success! 
Members had the opportunity to share their art, socialize, and enjoy a wonderful meal as well as a book exchange.
NIPS member Rex Edwards and his wife Margie celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary with us!
Recent Exhibitions
At the River: Northern Indiana Pastel Society Members’ Exhibit
September 13 – October 27, 2024
Riverwalk Gallery at the Box Factory for the Arts
1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, Michigan, 269-983-3688
Gallery hours: Thursdays noon to 6 p.m.
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays noon to 4 p.m.
Awards were presented at the Opening Reception on September 13:
Greg Lorch – “Winter at the Beach”
Northern Indiana Pastel Society Members’ Exhibit: Pastel Perspectives
July 2 – Aug. 2, 2024
Heartland Art Center
New Location: 214 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth, IN 46563
Exhibiting 26 works by 15 artists.
Congratulations to the award winners as selected by Matthew Celmer, director of MoonTree Studios.
Awards were presented to:
Dennis Gamble
Maureen McKinley Light
Shandelle Henson
Janice Harpole
Pamela Fozo
Among the entries on exhibit:
Recent NIPS Events
NIPS Meeting
Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024
Francis Branch Library
52655 N. Ironwood Road, South Bend
10 to 10:30 a.m. Meet and greet social time
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Announcements and program
Program: New Techniques and Tips
Members were invited to share their ideas. Mary Firtl told about her abstract pastel paintings, one of which won an award from the Great Lakes Pastel Society 2024 National Exhibition. To view the entire online show, visit https://showsubmit.com/gallery/glps-2024-nationalexhibition.