Juror and Workshop Instructor Mark Ivan Cole

Always having multiple projects in the works, Portland, Oregon-based artist Mark Ivan Cole mark@markivancole.com has three main pursuits: art, music and writing. He says, “Creative expression is essential, constant, even insistent, regardless of the form it takes.” He considers himself a self-taught artist, though he has spent decades learning from and studying the works of numerous artists, both contemporary and historical. He is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America and has been designated a Master Pastelist by the International Association of Pastel Societies. His paintings have been juried into local, regional and international shows and have garnered top honors. His work has been shown at the Salmagundi Club, the Triton Museum, the Art Museum of Los Gatos, and the Haggin Museum, as well as in galleries in Florida, Oregon, California, China and Taiwan. His art is widely collected and his painting “Titan” is part of the MingART Gallery’s permanent collection in Suzhou, China.

Go to his website for a complete bio:

https://www.markivancole.com

November 1 through December 12, 2025

Entries Closed Sept. 29, 2025

Notice of acceptance email was October 21, 2025

Opening/Award Ceremony 4:00 PM, Saturday, November 1, 2025 EST

Exhibition closes December 12, 2025

WORKSHOP INFORMATION

Mark Ivan Cole 1-day In-person Workshop
  

November 15, 2025 (Saturday 10am)
Details via Eventbrite

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