Pastel Society of the Southwest
Membership
Membership dues
Annual membership dues of $30 are due August 31 of each year, payable to PSSW. Dues may be included with members' show entry fee; however, please send separate checks--$25 for the show and $30 for dues. Send your dues to:
7801 Alma Dr., #105-186
Plano, TX 75025
Membership form-Send us an email with your mailing address, and we'll send you an application, or click on the link below (Use your browser's print function):
Benefits of membership
As a member you will receive the Pasteller, the newsletter of our organization, which lists upcoming PSSW events, art news, member news, etc.
You will also be eligible to participate in our annual juried show.
Members may sign up for the workshop that we offer each year, which is taught by the juror for our exhibition. In the past, well known artists such as Bill Hosner, Richard McKinley and Lorenzo Chavez, have generously shared their insights and talent with our members.
We offer a variety
of programs at our six meetings held
during the year, all designed to further your knowledge and appreciation
of the pastel medium. From a critique session, to demonstrations, to viewing
the slides from the prestigious Pastel Society of America exhibition --
our meetings are an enjoyable way to learn more about pastel. Camaraderie
with like-minded enthusiasts, both amateur and professional, is the special
bonus that keeps our organization strong.
As an added bonus,
PSSW is a member of the International
Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS). This organization unites pastel
groups from around the world and sponsors a popular biennial conference
all about pastel. With our participation in this organization, you may
enter the juried IAPS-sponsored
competitions.
You can receive a
20% discount on the regular price of art supplies from Asel
Art!
The addition of new
members is always welcome and we hope you will consider joining our group.
We look forward to meeting you.