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June 4 – June 9, 2019
The 5th Master Circle Exhibit
International Association of Pastel Societies
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Recipient of the Maggie Price Award of Excellence
BEGINNINGS
Pastel on paper
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May/June 2019
Fine Art Connoisseur
This issue’s Fine Art Portfolio focuses on images of food, dining, kitchens and chefs including my painting Cook Works.
COOK WORKS
Pastel and mixed media on paper
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April 2019
Pure Pastel
I am one of the artists featured in the new book Pure Pastel: Contemporary Works by Today’s Top Artists by Anne Hevener. Featured at the IAPS Convention it is available from Amazon. “This visual feast of a book serves up page after page of luminous color, staccato strokes, fresh perspectives and masterful techniques. It’s sure to be an enduring source of awe and inspiration for artists and art lovers alike.” |
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March 3 – 29, 2019
California Art Club (CAC)
108th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition
490 East Union Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
(former location of Pasadena Museum of California Art)
Collector’s Preview, Friday, March 1, 6:00 pm, tickets required
Artists’ Gala Reception, Saturday March 2, 6:00 pm, tickets required
KISS
Pastel on paper
LOOK THROUGH
Pastel on paper |
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November–December, 2018
33rd Juried Exhibition 2018 — 2018 Webshow
IAPS (International Association of Pastel Societies)
PLUMS WITH WHITE CUP
Pastel on paper
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September 4–29, 2018
46th PSA Annual Exhibition 2018: Enduring Brilliance
Pastel Society of America
National Arts Club
New York, New York
Awarded the Bill Creevy Award for Pastel Innovation
Saturday, September 22, 11:00 am –1:00 pm
I will provide Portfolio Reviews at the PSA Materials Fair, free to PSA Associate Members
KISS
Pastel on paper
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July 7 – November 1, 2018
Drawing on the Past: Works on Paper
The Irvine Museum Collection
at the University of California, Irvine
18881 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92612
949-476-0294
Hours: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday – Saturday
WINDOW
Pastel on paper
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Tied for winner of People’s Choice Award
“Man with Yellow Towel” and
“Player Series, No. 2” |


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July 2 – August 8, 2018
Pastels!
Community Art Project (CAP)
Pastel Invitational
Laguna Beach City Hall
505 Forest Avenue
Laguna Beach, CA 92675
Tied for the “People’s Choice Award”
MAN WITH YELLOW TOWEL
Pastel on paper
and
PLAYER SERIES, NO. 2
Pastel on paper
Plus two additional images from artist’s personal collection
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June 10 – July 1, 2018
California Art Club
107th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
BEGINNINGS
Pastel on paper
TEAPOT, GREAT-GRANDMOTHER
Pastel on paper
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By popular demand exhibition date extended through January 6, 2018!
October 31 – December 16, 2017
Art Insights: Sally Strand
Solo Exhibition
Southern Utah Museum of Art
351 West University Boulevard, Cedar City, Utah 84720
see trailer for exhibition here
November 2, 2017
Student Workshops: 8:30 am – 3:45 pm
Public Lecture: 7:00 pm
MOTHER, MYSELF
Oil on canvas
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June 5 – June 11, 2017
The 4th Master Circle Exhibit
International Association of Pastel Societies
Albuquerque, New Mexico
NAPSTER
Pastel on paper
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May 2017
The Artist Magazine
“The Moment In-Between,” written by Robert Carsten, chronicles the heart-felt changes and struggles in my personal art journey of the last few years.
INTERVAL
Oil on canvas
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April 9–30, 2017
Autry Museum of the American West
California Art Club
106th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, California 90027
see video, Jean Stern on Sally Strand at the Autry Museum
WINDOW
Pastel on paper
ORANGE BRANCH
Oil on canvas board
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March 4 – August 27, 2017
Reception: March 25, 2017, 5–8 pm
Artist Alliance at the Museum 2017
Oceanside Museum of Art
704 Pier Way
Oceanside, California 92054
NEIGHBOR, BACKYARD
Oil on canvas
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February 3 – March 26, 2017
Epitaphs — what dreams may come
Inland Empire Museum of Art
Opening Reception: February 18, 2017, 2–5 pm
Closing Reception: March 26, 2–5 pm
UNION STATION, TRACK 5
Pastel on paper
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October 22 – November 22, 2016
One of ten PSA Master Pastelists invited to represent Pastel Society of America at the
2nd China (Suzhou) Biennial International Pastel Exhibition
Ming Gallery of Art ( Suzhou City, China )
MAN WITH SUSPENDERS, BLUE HAT
Pastel on paper
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December 2016 – June 2017
International Association of Pastel Societies
Twenty-Ninth Juried Exhibition
The 2016 Webshow
LOSE NO TIME
Pastel on paper
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September 22 – October 22, 2016
New Works: Sally Strand
Solo Exhibition
Telluride Gallery of Fine Art
Reception October 6, 5–8pm
130 East Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
Phone: 970-728-3300
Email: info@telluridegallery.com
STROLLER
Oil on canvas
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September 6 – October 1, 2016
44th PSA Annual Exhibition: Enduring Brilliance!
Pastel Society of America
National Arts Club
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003
NAPSTER
Pastel on paper
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August 1, 2016 – January 20, 2017
Epitaphs — what dreams may come
Biola University
13800 Biola Avenue
La Mirada, California 90639
UNION STATION, TRACK 5
Pastel on paper
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February 6 – February 27, 2016
Reflections on Home, Housing, Shelter
Q Art Salon
Reception February 6, 7–10 pm
205 N. Sycamore Street
Santa Ana, California 92701
Contact: info@qartsalon
Phone: 714-835-8833
NEIGHBOR, BACKYARD
Oil on canvas
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November 8, 2015
Demo — San Clemente Art Association, San Clemente, California |
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Purchased for the John Brown University Permanent Collection
November 5 – December 15, 2015
Strokes of Genius:
JBU’s Pastel Invitational Exhibition
John Brown University
200 West University Street
Siloam Springs, Arkansas 72761
KARI
Pastel on paper
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October 30 – November 8, 2015
Les Pastellistes International Exhibition — American Masters Guest Artist
20th Anniversary Celebration, Pastel Society of Eastern Canada
Montreal, Canada
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October 8, 2015
Demo — Fallbrook Art Association, Fallbrook, California |
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October 10, 2015 – January 3, 2016
Artists Walk-through, Dec. 8, 6–8:30 pm
Art Alliance at the Museum
Oceanside Museum of Art
704 Pier Way
Oceanside, California 92054
WINDOW
Pastel on paper
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September 21, 2015
Visiting Artist, AP Studio Art Program, Millburn High School
Millburn, New Jersey |
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Savoir-Faire/Sennelier Award
September 8 – 26, 2015
Pastel Society of America
43rd Annual Exhibition
Enduring Brilliance
The National Arts Club
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY
KARI
Pastel on paper
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July 2 – September 30, 2015
30 Year Retrospective
Telluride Gallery of Fine Art
130 East Colorado Avenue
Telluride, Colorado 81435
WARM DAY
Pastel on paper
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June 14–July 12, 2015
All MFA Exhibit
Laguna Art Museum
Laguna Beach, California
Reception June 13, 6–9 pm
VACATION (detail)
2014
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May 3–May 31, 2015
Rising Stars
MFA ’15 Graduate Exhibition
Laguna College of Art and Design
Q Art Salon
205 N Sycamore Street, Santa Ana, California
Reception May 2, 6 – 9 pm
SHOWER
Oil on canvas
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April 2015
Artists on Art Digital Magazine
The publisher of Artists on Art Magazine asked me to contribute an article for the Spring 2015 issue. My article, “Familiar” contains my thoughts and ideas regarding my paintings for the MFA exhibition.
INTERVAL
Oil on canvas
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2015
Drawing 365: Tips and Techniques to Build Your Confidence and Skills
I am honored to have my paintings, drawings and sketches featured in this new book by Katherine Tyrrell. Published in the UK as “Sketching 365: Build Your Confidence and Skills with a Tip a Day” (and with different covers), it is available on Amazon. |
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2016 CRITIQUES — ProArtCritique Sally Strand is featured on a new website, “ProArtCritique.” On this site, an artist may have their art critiqued by a professional artist for a nominal fee. If you would like some professional, objective feedback regarding your work or a second opinion about a particular painting check out this website — grow as an artist with these insightful critiques. |
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July 14–August 30, 2014
Pastel Society of Colorado
10th Anniversary Celebration
Guest Artist
Denver, Colorado
APPLES WITH FIGS
Pastel on paper
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June 7–June 29, 2014
LCAD MFA ’14 Exhibit
Laguna Art Museum
Laguna Beach, California
FRONT PAGE
Oil on board
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May/June 2014
Today’s Masters, “A Bouquet for Spring”
Fine Art Connoisseur
PERSIMMON WITH PEARS
Pastel on paper
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May 2014
Competition Spotlight, Sally Strand
The Artist’s Magazine |
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First Place, Juror’s Award
April 26–May 16, 2014
Pastel Society of Southern California
Member Exhibition
Manhattan Beach, California
THE LETTER
Pastel on paper
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April, 2014
5th Annual Pastel 100 Competition
Juror/Judge
Portrait and Figure Category
Pastel Journal
Standing Out In The Crowd |
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February 2014
Excite with White
Pastel Journal |
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2013
Maggie Price Award of Excellence
International Association of Pastel Societies
Twenty-Third Juried Exhibition 2013
KARI
Pastel on paper
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2013
Kent Art Association Award
Pastel Society of America
41st Annual Exhibition: Enduring Brilliance
National Arts Club, NY
WINDOW
Pastel on paper
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2013
International Biennial of Pastel Painting in Spain Guest of Honor, USA Delegation
ASPAS – Pintores Pastelistas Espanoles November 21 – December 8, 2013 Oviedo, Spain |
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Les Pastellistes du France Festival International du Pastel Guest of Honor, Pastel Society of America Masters
June 29 – September 1, 2013 Feytiat, Limousin, France |
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