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Welcome to APS!
We are a pastel painting organization, composed of enthusiastic volunteers, serving a membership spanning all skill levels.
Aspiring beginners to master pastel painters, from across the United States and beyond, enjoy our online programming.
Our mission is to promote the art of pastel painting while providing outreach and education to our members.
Become part of a dynamic arts community!
Join us for free educational opportunities with recognized pastel artists.
Try our low cost online workshops and expand your creative toolkit.
Don’t miss our much loved Pastel Adventures!
Exhibit you pastel paintings in APS online non-juried member shows, juried regional shows, and international shows.
Join APS and have automatic membership in the International Association of Pastel Societies and eligibility for IAPS sponsored shows.
CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!
The following APS Members were honored with acceptance into the 2026 Annual Statewide Juried Exhibition held by the Pastel Society of North Carolina:
Daphne Boder ~ Nancy Clausen ~ Diana Coidan ~ Terrilynn Dubreuil ~ Will Evans ~ Pat Fenda ~ Alan Fink ~ Mary Ann Grib ~ Alex Hall ~ Judy Harron ~ Beverly Kies ~ Wendy McCLatchy ~ Marianna McDonald ~ Chris McGraw ~ Lynn Newman ~ Elizabeth Norris ~ Laura Pollak ~ Gary Rupp ~ Lisa Steffens ~ Candy Thomas ~ Jane Voorhees ~ Susan Voorhees
This years theme is "On Common Ground: From the Mountains to the Sea". For information about the exhibit and the opening reception CLICK HERE.
Online Zoom Workshop
Saturday, September 12th
1:30 - 4:30
This exciting Online Pastel Painting Workshop with Lon Brauer will cover methods and strategies in the making of a pastel drawing.
“Everyone familiar with pastel will have their own way of doing things. With this presentation, I will offer some alternative approaches.”
Lon has provided several reference images that can be used by students to paint along as he describes his approach (a link to these mages will be email to after you register).
The supply list (which will be emailed to you after you register) indicates the materials Lon recommends, but you are free to work in the materials that work well for you.
To learn more about Lon scroll down to the bottom of this listing.
REQUIREMENT: You must be a current APS member to attend.
WORKSHOP FEE: $60