THE PIEDMONT PASTEL SOCIETY is an International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) affiliate and non-profit organization established in 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
Our goals are:
To promote and provide EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES for our members
To enhance COMMUNITY AWARENESS and APPRECIATION of the value and beauty of soft pastels
To CONNECT individual artists in our region
Members experience a creative environment for learning and sharing in art demonstrations, membership exhibitions, plein aire outings, and workshops.
Our programs and socials provide channels for networking, communication, and friendship.
Since 2020, we have expanded to include serving members from around the world in addition to the local Piedmont area of North Carolina with the rise of virtual communication and online shows.We plan both virtual and in-person events to educate our members on practices in pastel and to provide opportunities to showcase members’ work.We have both Associate and Signature levels of membership. |
