Mary Hertler Tallman

Mary Hertler Tallman’s holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Michigan and a Master of Arts from Spring Arbor University. Her award-winning works have earned her “Signature Status” in the Great Lakes Pastel Society, as well as “Signature Member” status in the Pastel Society of America. In 2025, her work has been included in America Impressionist Society (AIS) “26^th Annual National Juried Exhibition, “Silver Award” Great Lakes Pastel Society 2025 Members Juried Small Works Exhibition, “Bronze Award” 2025 Clinton County Arts Council Plein Air Event, “Bronze Award” 2025 Sylvania (Ohio) Plein Air.

In 2024, her work was included in both the America Impressionist Society (AIS) “25^th Annual National Juried Exhibition”, in which she was the only Michigan artist represented, and the “8^th Annual Impressions: Small Works Showcase.” Additionally, in 2024 she was awarded “Best of Show” from the Clinton County Historical Society Plein Air Event; “Third Place” and a “Purchase Award” at the 2024 “Sylvania Plein Air Festival”.  Other notable events include: “Paint Grand Traverse 2024” (Traverse City, Michigan), and Lighthouse Art Center’s “11^th Annual Plein Air Festivals” (Tequesta, Florida).

In 2023, her work was recognized by the prestigious Pastel Journal Magazine’s “24^th Annual Pastel 100 Competition”. In this venue, over 2,000 artists competed internationally to be included in the top 100. Additionally in 2023 she was awarded “Ampersand Art Supply Award” from the Chicago Pastel Society 2023 Ninth Biennial National Juried Exhibition; “Best in Show”, “Second Place” and a “Purchase Award” at the 2023 “Sylvania Plein Air Festival”; “Second Place – Small Wonders” at the nationally acclaimed “Paint Grand Traverse 2023”.  Her accolades also include “Best in Show” at the Clinton County statewide plein air event, and “Second Place”, “Merit Award” and “Honorable Mention” at the “2023 Paint Tawas Bay” event.