Canada's Community for Pastel Artists
We unite pastel artists across Canada, from British Columbia to the Maritimes, creating a vibrant community that fosters inspiration, skill-building, and a shared love of pastel art.
35th Annual Purely Pastel Exhibition is underway!
ICAN Pastel Conference
It’s back! Registration will open March 9th, 2025!
Our next ICAN Pastel conference will be held next spring (Wednesday, May 28 to Sunday, June 1, 2025) at the Neilson Park Creative Centre in Etobicoke, Ontario. Register for sessions now!
Celebrating Excellence in Pastel Art
One of Pastel Artists.CA’s mandates it to promote our members work through exhibition participation. PAC strives to host an open juried exhibition, “Purely Pastel” every year. These gallery exhibitions alternate between Western and Eastern Canada on a yearly basis. The exhibitions are juried by well known national and international pastel artists to ensure the accepted entries are of the highest standards.
PAC also holds an annual member juried online exhibition. This exhibition is open to all PAC members and provides an opportunity to participate in exhibitions without the expense of shipping works across Canada. This exhibition gains in popularity each year and continues to grow every year.
Workshops
Discover pastel workshops across Eastern and Western Canada. Led by dedicated instructors, these sessions embrace creativity, skill-building, and artistic growth in a supportive environment. Join us!
Membership
Join a dynamic pastel community, from beginners to Master Pastellists, spanning coast to coast. Learn, connect, and grow alongside fellow artists.
Exhibitions
Experience vibrant pastel art from coast to coast with exhibitions rotating between Eastern and Western Canada. Explore our popular online exhibition and enjoy the creative journey!
Member Resources
Elevate your pastel artistry with exclusive member resources: an extensive DVD library, tips, tutorials, a quarterly newsletter, and more to inspire your creativity.
Canada’s Vibrant Pastel Community
Pastel Artists.CA (PAC) is dedicated to promoting the beauty and versatility of the soft pastel medium throughout Canada, inspiring new audiences and fostering the growth of artists nationwide.
Through juried gallery and online exhibitions, as well as workshops led by Canadian and internationally recognized instructors, PAC works to elevate public appreciation and the skills of its members.
As part of the International Association of Pastel Societies, we connect pastel artists across borders, uniting them in a shared passion for this vibrant art form.
