LIGONIER - The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley is hosting a very special juried exhibition titled, “Rendering Radiance”, from August 16, 2024, through November 3, 2024, during regular museum hours of operation. The exhibition on view includes artists juried in from the Pittsburgh Pastel Artists League (PPAL). A complimentary reception will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. There is no cost for the event, but registration is requested by calling 724-238-6015 or registering online at sama-art.org/event-details/ppal.
The Pittsburgh Pastel Artists League (PPAL), formed in 2002, is a sole member-supported art organization. (PPAL) is a member of the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS), which exists to “unite pastel societies around the world in support of the fine art of pastel”.
The organization is dedicated to the promotion, use, understanding and enjoyment of the medium of soft pastels and to pastel artists. The members’ levels of experience range from the internationally known professional to the very beginner.
Painting with pastels has a long history and can be traced back to the Renaissance. The medium is most likely originated in Northern Italy during the 16th Century and was a favorite of the masters including Michelangelo and Da Vinci. It is often referred to as “dry painting” and has an amazingly wide range of colors to use which can be blended similar to paint pigments. The pastels themselves are made of powdered pigments and a binder of either gum, clay, or resin. Two of the most popular types of pastels are soft and oil. Both contain similar pigments to what you would find in other art mediums like oil paints.
Join SAMA Ligonier Valley for a wonderful journey into the world of pastel painting with the Pittsburgh Pastel Arts League Juried Art Exhibition. Learn more about the medium and view the stunning works completed by local and regional artists. Visit sama-art.org/ligonier for more information and additional special events related to the exhibition! “Rendering Radiance” was financed [in part] by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development.
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley is located at One Boucher Lane and Route 711 South in Ligonier. Hours of operation are 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The museum is an accessible facility and open to the public free of charge. Donations allow us to continue providing free and low-cost educational services, cultural event programming, and regional artistic exhibitions. For more information, visit https://www.sama-art.org, call 724-238-6015 or email ligonier@sama-art.org and like us on Facebook and Instagram @SAMAligonier.
