Join the Philadelphia Pastel Society
Membership Benefits
The camaraderie of other area pastel painters
Participation in member-only activities, exhibits, juried competitions, and programs
Included in Our Artists page with a link to your website.
Locally sponsored demonstrations and workshops with acclaimed professional pastelists
Membership in IAPS
Periodic newsletter with PPS news and upcoming events
PPS Facebook and Instagram pages to post your art, events, and artist news
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PPS signature status?
A Signature Philadelphia Pastel Society (PPS) Member is a distinguished artist who has achieved a high level of recognition and mastery within the pastel medium. This status signifies that the artist has demonstrated excellence through one of two paths: either by having their work accepted into multiple national pastel exhibitions, including at least one PPS national exhibition, or by passing a jury process that evaluates the artist's body of work based on factors like composition, drawing, use of color, originality, and mastery of the medium.
Being a Signature Member of PPS grants the artist the privilege of using the "Signature Member" designation next to their name in exhibitions and professional contexts. It reflects a commitment to artistic growth and professionalism and serves as a mark of distinction within the pastel art community.