Membership in The Appalachian Pastel Society

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

Enjoy the benefits of this active, pastel-focused regional art society. There is no jurying process. Adult membership is open to everyone 18 and over.

TO PAY as a NEW MEMBER OR RENEWING Adult-Member or Student (18 and over) DUES ONLINE with PayPal or Credit Card:

APS Digital Adult Membership or Renewal Form ($35.00 per year).
[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]
*NOTE: ALSO…PLEASE SUBMIT A MEMBERSHIP FORM whenever you have had any changes in your contact information

If you Prefer to pay by check, and mail in your membership form:
APS Adult Membership Form (PDF). (This is a printable form to fill out by hand and mail in via USPS) send it to the address on the printable form.

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

Benefits of Membership:

  • 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.