Membership in The Appalachian Pastel Society

Joining or Renewing Membership in The Appalachian Pastel Society is easy!

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Enjoy the benefits of this active, pastel-focused regional art society.

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There is no jurying process…Adult membership is open to everyone 18 and over!

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A BARGAIN FOR $35/YEAR!

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(For under 18, follow this link to Guidelines and application forms for Sponsored-Youth Membership)

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  • Network with other pastel artists in the Appalachian region of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia and other states.
  • Promote learning about the medium of pastel art
  • Share your own experiences in a creative environment at Paint-Ins, Paint-Outs and other activities
  • Receive our Bi-monthly newsletter about pastel workshops, member news, exhibition opportunities, as well as APS news and news from the Pastel art community.
  • Attend Bi-Monthly Membership meetings where members and guest artists provide demonstrations, critique sessions, painting workshops, lectures & slide presentations, and discussions of art-related topics.
  • Exhibit your pastel paintings in our Juried Member Shows, non-juried Gallery Shows, Bienniel National Juried Exhibition, and annual NC Statewide Exhibition.

  • Earn credits to achieve Special Membership Levels and SIGNATURE MEMBERSHIP…CLICK FOR MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

  • Explore opportunities to teach workshops and provide demonstrations of your own
  • Showcase your pastel paintings on the Appalachian Pastel Society website, along with your artist statement, contact information and link to your own website.
  • Receive a member discount on APS-sponsored workshops, some taught by nationally known pastel artists.
  • Enjoy links to other pastel societies and their members through APS’ membership in IAPS, The International Association of Pastel Societies.

[The membership year begins on Jan 1…New Members (but not renewing members) who join after Oct 1 will be credited for the following year]

TO PAY NEW OR RENEWAL Adult-member or Student (18 and over) DUES ONLINE with PayPal or Credit Card only $35/YEAR!… SUBMIT THE APS digital Adult Membership Form at the following link:  (the Payment Button will appear when you submit the form)

APS digital Adult Membership Form 

ALSO…PLEASE SUBMIT A MEMBERSHIP FORM whenever you have had any changes in your contact information:

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[Sponsored-Youth, under 18, payment button is at the link at the top of this page for Sponsored-Youth information]

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If you Prefer to pay by check, and mail in your membership form:

APS Adult Membership Form. (This is a printable form to fill out by hand and mail in via USPS) (send it to the address on the printable form.)