Upcoming shows and demonstrations, ongoing artist gatherings, and a look back at recent demonstrations and plein air events.
September 2026
September 4–26, 2026
Opening Reception & Awards: Friday, September 4, 2026, 5:00–8:00 PM
Elsinore Framing & Art Gallery · Salem, OR
Participating in the "In Vino Veritas (In Wine, There Is Truth) Art Show," featuring 2D and 3D artwork with a wine or vineyard theme.
August – September 2026
Friday, August 28 – Monday, September 28, 2026
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM daily
Ike Box Cafe · 299 Cottage St. NE, Salem, OR
Sponsored by Friends of Minto Brown Island Park, this exhibit showcases the original artwork of 16 local artists working in a variety of mediums, featuring scenes depicting beautiful Minto Brown Island Park in Salem, OR.
Ongoing
Monthly
Willamette Valley, OR
Participating in monthly regional meet-ups with local Pastel Artists of Oregon members to share recent work, discuss pastel techniques and topics, talk through area exhibitions and events, and build community with other local artists.
2026
2026
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge · Ridgefield, WA
Participated with other Northwest Pastel Society members in the 2026 plein air "Paint Out" at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, painting among the wetlands, historic Plank House, and 400-year-old oak trees.
2025
2025
2-hour live demonstration
Columbia Center for the Arts · Hood River, OR
Tim was invited by the Northwest Pastel Society to share a live two-hour pastel painting demonstration to help promote the NPS 2025 Members Show.
2024, 2025 & 2026
Summers 2024, 2025 & 2026
Chehalem Cultural Center (festival) · Newberg, OR
Visited participating Pacific Northwest lavender farms in the weeks leading up to the festival to create original plein air pieces, shown each year at the Willamette Valley Lavender Festival & Plein Air Art Show.
2024
2024
Amanda Houston's Studio · Cornelius, OR
Participated in the 2024 "Paint In" sponsored by the Northwest Pastel Society, hosted by Amanda Houston at her spacious home studio and workshop building set among the rolling hills and vineyards outside of Cornelius, OR.
