Several APS members attended the opening reception on May 15 for In Full Color, the 2026 Joint OPS-APS Members Pastel Exhibit, hosted by the Ozark Pastel Society at Arts On Main in Van Buren.

The exhibition features work by members of both the Ozark Pastel Society and the Arkansas Pastel Society, with artists ranging from those new to the pastel medium to those who have earned the highest honors from the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) and the Pastel Society of America. The collection includes landscapes, portraits, still life, wildlife, abstracts, and pet portraits.

The exhibition also features informational panels exploring the history of pastels, the medium itself, and the diverse approaches artists use in creating pastel paintings. artsonmainvb

The galleries are free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 11 am to 6 pm. The show runs through June 27, so there is still time to make the trip to Van Buren. Arts On Main is located at 415 Main Street, Van Buren, AR