Paul Batou

Paul Batou International Assyrian artist is a native Mesopotamian. A 1982 pharmaceutical graduate of the university of Baghdad, But His most enduring interest remained the world of art.  While in pharmacy school he was inspired by many teachers and artists. His first art show in Baghdad was in 1980, opening a door that would lead his work to be featured in several galleries, later in 1982 he was forced to work as a pharmacist and a medic during the Iran-Iraq war for five years in the army, when it ended in 1989, he left Iraq with His family and moved from Athens to Los Angeles. Here in the state, he continues to create Art, write poems and recently he published his first book in 2007 “My last thoughts about Iraq” which he shared the Iraqi’s thinking and thoughts during the long years of war, Sanction the fall of the great civilization of Mesopotamia. His work of art was featured in many galleries in the United States and the world.

  Member Meeting

October Meeting.

Saturday, October 10, 2026

9:30 - 10:00 am  Meet&Greet

10:00 am-noon   Meeting

Meeting Program.

Our October presenter is David Hirschman —

From Studio to Exhibition:
Telling the Story Around Your Art.
A practical session on how artists can use audio storytelling before, during, and after an exhibition to help audiences connect with the work.

David Hirschman
Founder & CEO
QuickTales
david@quicktales.com
424.274.1055
quicktales.com

Location.

KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Atrium

225 South Hill Ave (corner of Del Mar - ample parking - entrance on Del Mar)

  PSA Salon

PSA Salon Topic :
Seasonal influence on your art

Artists sharing: presentation and discussion, meeting new friends and sharing snacks and beverages.

Saturday October 24th
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Hosted by Dean Schonfeld
Topic : Current works

Email schonfeld.dean@gmail.com to register,
then Dean will send you his address in Pasadena.

Vic Picou
Salon Coordinator.

  Upcoming Exhibitions

Dec 2026 - New Member Showcase at Whites Fine Art Gallery in Montrose.

Eligible participants were juried into PSA from 2022 through 2026.  To date, there are 35 members who qualify. We hope to have a few more after the October New Member Screening.   Eligible New Members will receive notification shortly. 

Important Dates:

• Artwork drop-off: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
• Opening reception: Saturday, December 12, 2026
• Exhibition dates: December 1, 2026, through January 4, 2027

• 2027 – 102nd Annual Juried Exhibition – April 2027 at The Los Angeles Makery
• 62nd Annual Sierra Madre Art Fair – May 1-2, 2027
• 2027 New Member Showcase – December 2027 at Whites Fine Art Gallery 

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Visit our NEW PSA Printify Store! 

Pasadena Society of Artists now has a Printify, "Print to Order/Drop Ship” store, with PSA branded T-Shirts and Hats available for purchase. The profits from all sales are donated to the Art Supplies for Kids program, supporting the Homes of Hope Foster Care/Adoption Agency.  Learn more about the “Art Supplies for Kids” Program .

Visit our PSA Printify Store . You can also find the link to our store on the PSA website page .  We are looking forward to seeing you all, wearing your PSA “SWAG!”