| Pasadena Society of Artists
April 2026 Newsletter
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Monalisa at the Wheel-
watercolor on cotton paper
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| Biographical Information:
Darien Donner was born in Rome in 1963 into an artistic family. Her father, Gaetano Pompa, was a prolific surrealistic painter and sculptor. Her mother went to photography school in Munich. In this rich art environment, Darien started to draw and paint from an early age. After working for many years as a textile designer in Rome, she moved to the United States in 1995, where she earned a master degree in education, became an elementary school teacher and taught public school from 2003 to 2015. Painting and drawing continued to be big part of her creative life while teaching. In 2015 she decided to dedicate herself fully to art.
Artist Statement:
“I was raised in an artistic family where art was everywhere and being created constantly. Art is the essential theme that defined the world I grew up in, and I communicate by creating art through paintings, drawings, and collage Art is both revealing and a statement of fact in the moment it’s created, so it seems to me as I express myself through art I look back on the work, and the work reveals to me new aspects I didn’t know before”.
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Kathleen Swaydan
PSA President
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| Greetings All!
As Spring begins, we are celebrating the 101st Annual Juried Exhibition at The Los Angeles Makery. The opening reception is on April 4th from 2:00 – 4:00 PM. I hope you will be able to join us for this fabulous exhibition.
Once again, we are asking for Volunteers to help with several positions that are vacant:
- Exhibitions
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Communications
- Grants
Contact me if you have questions or are interested in helping with one of these positions. kds4psabiz@gmail.com
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April Meeting:
Saturday, April 11, 2026
9:30 - 10:00 am Meet&Greet
10:00 am-noon Meeting
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April Meeting Program:
“This meeting will be an overview of relief printmaking with presentations of method, materials, and artwork produced with relief printing methods. This can include mono prints, collograph, mokuhanga, linocut, and woodcut. These methods are accessible without a press.
Jean Richardson
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Location:
KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - in the Atrium
225 South Hill Ave (corner of Del Mar - ample parking - entrance on Del Mar)
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ATTENTION MEMBERS:
Whomever left 2 boxes of ENCAUSTIC supplies in 2 boxes at the February meeting please contact me now.
If unclaimed, all items will be in PSA raffles starting in April
Thanks
Vic Picou
vicpicou@icloud.com
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March Meeting Photos:
Elizabeth Tucker shared her expertise in color theory and making oil paint from natural pigments.
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PSA SALON - ARTIST TO ARTIST
PSA Salons are informal gatherings for members and their friends to share art in a supportive dialogue and good times. We share by listening and recognizing each other in a creative safe place.
April Salon
Saturday April 25th
2:00-5:00
Please bring munchies
and beverages to share.
Number of attendees is limited to 16
The discussion theme is:
“What Are the Strongest Influences
of Your Art.”
Host: Liane Enkelis
Also each artist please bring
1-3 samples of their work
to share with the group.
If you plan to attend, email, text or call
Liane Enkelis directly by April 24th:
Liane@LianeEnkelis.com
or text: 626-399-1816. Thank you.
She will send her street address
Bring a friend
Bring a snack or beverage
Thank you,
Vic Picou
PSA Salon Coordinator
vicpicou@icloud.com
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2026 101st Annual Juried Exhibition
Congratulations to all who entered the 101st Annual Juried Exhibition and who will be exhibiting their artwork!
Gallery: The Los Angeles Makery 260 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-392-2611 Gallery hours: Tuesday -Sunday 12pm - 6pm
https://www.makery.la
Exhibition Schedule:
Wednesday, April 1 through Thursday, April 30, 2026
Gallery Artwork Drop-off: Wednesday, April 1, 10:00 AM – Noon
There are 6-7 parking spaces in front of The Makery and a loading zone space. If needed, assistance will be provided when dropping off artwork. There is also a public parking structure across the street from The Makery.
If you cannot deliver your artwork on April 1, between 10:00 AM and Noon, contact Kathleen Swaydan (626) 340-8311 or kds4psabiz@gmail.com to make arrangements for delivery of your artwork.
Artist’s Reception: Saturday, April 4, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Volunteers needed to assist Hospitality during reception. Contact Warren Billings at warrenbillings@gmail.com if you can volunteer. This will not be a potluck reception, all beverages will be provided by Hospitality.
Gallery Artwork Pick-up: Thursday, April 30, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Artwork must be wired and ready to hang, no sawtooth hangers or your artwork will not be accepted.
Promotional postcard format will be forthcoming.
Online Exhibition: ISSUU.com and PSA website concurrent with gallery exhibition
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| Congratulations to all of the PSA Artists who were accepted into the TAG L.A. Open!
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