Sierra Pastel Society

www.SierraPastelSociety.net

Purpose

To provide educational and exhibition opportunities for pastelists through classes, workshops, demonstrations and exhibitions, and to educate the public regarding the merits of soft pastel.

Society History and Activities

Founded by ten pastelists in 1999 with the goal of promoting the use and merit of pastel painting, the Sierra Pastel Society, based in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, now averages over 90 members from California and nearby states.  In addition to a general membership show each spring and fall, SPS now sponsors two biennial exhibitions held opposite years: a Signature Membership Show, and our open juried international exhibition Pastels on High currently scheduled for October 2010.   SPS also sponsors workshops, paint-outs, critiques and other art events, as well as at least three general meetings a year featuring special demonstrations or programs to help educate our artists.  Information regarding these activities is included in our bi-monthly newsletter and on our website.

Membership Information

Membership is open to all artists and supporters of the soft pastel medium.  Associate, Signature and Affiliate Membership benefits include a bi-monthly newsletter, general meetings, and membership shows. Associate Membership is $25 per year and is open to all artists working in soft pastel. Signature Membership is $35 per year.  Signature status is attained through a jurying review process available once a year, or by having work accepted into at least three Pastel on High juried exhibitions within 5 years. Affiliate Membership is $20 per year and is open to non-artists who wish to support the medium of soft pastel.

Mailing address:
SPS
PO Box 1936
Placerville, CA 95667
Membership: Judith Perry  530-621-1614
President: Kathryn Hall  530-620-3400