Organizations & Societies 

Pastel Society of America

Pastel Society of America. America's oldest and most prestigious pastel society.

APOW: Associated Pastelists On the Web

APOW, Associated Pastelists On the Web, invites you to view portraits, landscapes, and still lifes created by its juried pastelists.

Pastel society of oregon

Calendar, gallery, membership & related sites.

International Association of Pastel Societies

International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) - Representing pastel societies uniting in a common cause - to demonstrate the validity and quality of pastel fine art around the world.

The Pastel Society of North Carolina

The Pastel Society of North Carolina showcases the pastel artists
who are members of the Society, and their work. A short biography
and contact information for some artists are also available
on the website.

Pastel Society of New Mexico

The Pastel Society of New Mexico - Promoting the fine art of pastel painting and contributing to the arts community in New Mexico

Northwest Pastel Society

The NPS is the leading advocate for the Pastel Artist.

MidAmerica Pastel Society

Please browse freely and get to know the wonderful group of artists and friends that call themselves "MAPS."

Great Lakes Pastel Society

The Great Lakes Pastel Society seeks to promote the use of pastels and increase the public awareness of creative pastel painting as a fine art medium.

PSEC - The Pastel Society of Eastern Canada

The Pastel Society of Eastern Canada was founded in Montreal in 1995

Pastel Society of Colorado

Connecting Pastel Artists across the Rocky Mountains and Frontiers Beyond.
The Pastel Society of Colorado seeks to promote the art of pastel painting through regular meetings that feature educational presentations and demonstrations by respected artists.

Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod

The Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod is a non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation of pastels as a fine art medium. Site includes info, workshops, exhibition opportunites, bios, gallery, society news, related links, and more.

Pastel Artists Canada (PAC)

Pastel Artists Canada - to promote public appreciation of art in soft pastel and to improve the skills of artists working in this fine art medium.

Pastel Society of North Florida

pastel society,how to join, information on pastel medium, workshops, art shows.

Chicago Pastel Painters

The Chicago Pastel Painters is open to artists in Chicago, the Midwest and beyond.

Welcome to the Degas Pastel Society

The Degas Pastel Society is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization founded in 1984, dedicated to promoting public awareness of the pastel medium and providing exposure and recognition for the Society's members through
exhibitions.

Gateway Pastel Artist

Gateway Pastel Artists of St. Louis, Missouri. Dedicated to the usage and promotion of pastels in artwork.

Maryland Pastel Society

The first state pastel society, the Maryland Pastel Society is an organization of artists whose primary purpose is to promote soft pastel.

Pastel Society of the Southwest

Web site for the Pastel Society of the Southwest

Southwest Florida Pastel Society

Southwest Florida Pastel Society is an organization for educating and promoting pastel artist.

Pikes Peak Pastel Society

The Pikes Peak Pastel Society was founded in January 2000, to promote excellence in soft past painting and the awareness of pastel painting to the general public.

OPS - Oklahoma Pastel Society

OPS Calendar, newsletter, minutes and Galleries.

Pastel Society of Victoria

The Pastel Society of Victoria (Australia) was initiated in 1986 by a group of pastel enthusiasts - Margaret Lourey, (the founder and first President), Ming MacKay (our Patron), Arno Roger-Genersh and Janet Hayes, and was officially formed at the first Annual General Meeting on 6th November 1986. Their aims were to educate the public about pastel and its use as a fine art medium, and to promote the exchange of information and ideas concerning pastel among interested artists. The Society still upholds the aims of its founders, and has become a very active society, holding regular meetings, weekend workshops tutored by artists of note, paint-outs and other lively activities for its ever increasing membership. Members are kept up to date regarding these events, as well as being informed about issues in the wider art world, through a bi-monthly newsletter. The Society is a member of the International Association of Pastel Societies.

Arkansas Pastel Society

Regional organization for pastel artists. Goals are to educate the public about pastel painting, network with pastel artists, conduct shows and exhibits of pastel work, and conduct pastel workshops.

Austin Pastel Society

The Austin Pastel Society is a Non-Profit Organization founded in 1998 by a group of Austin artists who are active in the soft pastel medium.

Connecticut Pastel Society

The Connecticut Pastel Society is a fine arts organization funded and run by artists and their affiliates intent on increasing awareness of pastel as a fine art medium.

Art du Pastel en France

Art du Pastel en France has been set up for all those who want to discover or share a passion for pastels:

Ozark Pastel Society

Calendar, Critiques, Browse Paintings. Critiques Archives and Newsletter Archives.

Southeastern Pastel Society

Although pastel is a very old medium, it is now enjoying new popularity. Increasing numbers of artists are using pastel as their primary medium, instead of as a preliminary tool.

Vermont Pastel Society

The Vermont Pastel Society was founded by Vermont artist Sean Dye to help develop a sense of community among pastel artists. We have an open membership policy and encourage anyone with an interest in pastels to join us. Though spread across several states, all members share a common passion for the pastel medium.

The Pastel Society Of Australia

THE SOCIETY was established in Brisbane, Queensland, in 1985 and has progressed from its formative years to now include over 200 enthusiastic members. These include members from right around Australia as well as overseas who find pastel an ideal medium through which to express their artistic talents.

OUR VISION is to promote the art of soft pastel painting through the provision and facilitation of various activities.

OUR MEMBERSHIP comprises artists at all levels of their professional development. We encourage and support beginners to advanced pastellists. A number of our members are full time professional artists who are only too delighted to share their knowledge with those who seek such assistance. Membership is open to all those who have an interest in the art of soft pastels, whether a painter or a connoisseur of the arts.

Pastel Artists Canada

Pastel Artists Canada - to promote public appreciation of art in soft pastel and to improve the skills of artists working in this fine art medium.

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