Judy Sprague
"Winter Sky," Pastel "Cedar Redwing," Pastel
"White Bull," Pastel, will be exhibited at the
Arizona Pastel Artists' Association's Juried International Exhibition
February 22 - April 20, 2025
Phippen Museum of Western Art
Prescott, Arizona
"Whittlin' a Walkin' Stick" received Best of Show Pastel and sold at
Main Street Gallery, Brighton, Colorado
October 2024
I am honored that my art has earned numerous awards and has been accepted into
over 79 national juried exhibitions throughout the United States. I am
fortunate to have been a member of the Pastel Society of Colorado
since 1996 where I have earned the status of
Master Signature Member. In addition two years ago I joined the Arizona Pastel Artist
Association and have now have earned the status of Signature Member.
Where You May See My Art Currently:
Danish Furniture, Longmont, Colorado
Tumbleweed Arts Collective, Longmont, Colorado
610 Arts Collective, Ridgway, Colorado
Arizona Pastel Artists Assoc Online Show
Pastel Society of Colorado Variety Show, Boulder, Colorado
Past National and International Exhibitions:
My drawings and paintings have been selected into the
-Paint America Top 100
-Paint America Top Mini 50,
- Appalachian Pastel Society National in the Bascom Center in Highlands, NC,
-The Breckenridge National in Breckenridge, Texas,
-Mile High International in Denver, CO
-Empire 100 in Tucson, AZ
-Arizona Artists Pastel Association Nationals and Internationals
-Western Spirit National & International in Cheyenne, WY,
-Wyoming Arts Council National in Cheyenne, WY,
-Sagebrush National of Sheridan, WY,
-AANC National in Fort Collins, CO,
-Louisville National of Louisville, CO,
-Lines into Shapes Nationals and Internationals, Estes Park, CO,
-Western Rendezous National in LaVeta, CO,
-National Greeley Art Exhibition, Greeley, CO
-Artist Alpine Holiday National in Ouray, CO,
-Martha's Vineyard International in Edgarton, Massachusetts
-Boulder National in Boulder, CO
-Edward Dixon Gallery International, Akron, Ohio
-FCAL National, Palm Coast, Florida
-Life in West Gallery National, Western Special Event, Broomfield, CO
New Frontiers Western Art Show, Cheyenne, WY
Great Frame Up "A Few of My Favorite Things" National, Longmont, CO
New Mexico Pastel Association National, Taos, New Mexico
Solo Exhibitions
My work has been featured in month long Solo Exhibitions in the following venues:
Mariani Gallery, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, 20 originals
Steamplant Gallery, Salida, Colorado, 15 originals
Moseley Arts Center, Lake City, Colorado, 25 originals
Pinon Realty, Salida, Colorado, 14 originals
Collegiate Peaks Realty, Salida, Colorado, 35 originals
Gunnison Arts Center, Gunnison, Colorado, 20 originals
610 Arts Collective Gallery, Ridgway, Colorado, 14 originals
AVDI Studio, Buena Vista, Colorado, 17 originals
Aims Community College, Loveland, Colorado, 18 originals
Farr Library, Greeley, Colorado, 7 originals
Sodbuster Inn, Greeley, Colorado, 9 originals
Villas at Pleasant Valley Clubhouse, Longmont, Colorado, 27 originals
I am a retired educator, having a BA in Art and Education, a MA in Counseling, and post graduate work in Psychology.
Before retiring from a career in Education in 2002 I served as Administrator,
Counselor, or Art Instructor in colleges and high schools
and as Mental Health Therapist at the Center for Mental Health in Montrose, Colorado.
In addition to serving as Director of Career Services at Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado
I taught graduate level art courses on a part time basis at Adams State College Extended Studies in Alamosa, CO
and Western State College Summer Institute in Gunnison, CO. I also taught continuing education ART
courses part time at Mesa State College -Montrose Center, Montrose, CO
and Aims Community College in Greeley, CO.
Current Memberships
Pastel Society of Colorado - Master Signature Member
Arizona Pastel Artists Association, Signature Member
PEO Chapter HA - Berthoud, Colorado
Enjoy viewing my drawings and paintings.