Sarah Blumenshein Roses. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
White Rock Branch Library is hosting the Pastel Society of New Mexico’s art exhibit for libraries from April 28 to May 26, 2026. As a special event during this show, the PSNM’s award-winning artist, Sarah Blumenschein, will be at the branch library from 1–2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2026, for a live art demonstration and hands-on workshop.
The Pastel Society of New Mexico brings their show to the White Rock Branch Library after a previous successful visit to Los Alamos’ Mesa Public Library in November of 2025. The artists are sharing a second show with new works and a live art demonstration. The community will have the opportunity to take part in another the hands-on, live demonstration from one of their most award-winning artists, Sarah Blumenschein.
Blumenschein excels in the pastel medium as it allows her the opportunity to explore a strong sense of light and depth of color. Many of her pieces display her mastery in creating the illusion of three dimensions on the page. Her artwork can be seen on the walls of the library in White Rock until the close of this exhibit May 26.
During the Saturday, May 2 live demonstration at White Rock Branch Library, Blumenschein will work on an unfinished piece while describing her technique. Participants in the event will be able to see up close how the medium can be manipulated and may take part in creating their own art in hands-on practice. All the paper and pastels to participate in this hands-on portion of the event will be available for anyone who arrives at the workshop.
Visitors to White Rock Branch Library can view the art from Blumenschein and many more artists. Los Alamos’ own artist Rachel Pearson is showing a new piece in pastel, inspired by the library itself. The entire display will remain in the library until May 26.
All programs at the library are free and open to the public. Visit LosAlamosLibrary.org or visit us in person to find more details on all our programs like the monthly Tabletop Game Day, Writer’s Group, or our special teen programs.
Rachel Pearson. Courtesy photo
Sondra Schlotterback. Courtesy photo