Benefits of Membership

Become a member of Pastel Artists.CA Membership to access valuable benefits like participation in juried exhibitions, signature status opportunities, and a range of educational resources. Enjoy networking with top pastel artists across Canada and gain exposure through exclusive member events and Pastel Artists Membership exhibitions.

PAC sponsors two shows each year. Our “Purely Pastel” exhibition is an open juried gallery exhibition.  This exhibition features numerous awards and alternates between the west and east coast each year.

Our other exhibition is an annual member online juried show.

Our printed quarterly newsletter is emailed to each member and is available exclusively to members on our website.

Our member’s only section of our website offers tips and tutorials authored by our signature and active members.

PAC has an extensive library of pastel related DVD’s. These DVD’s are available to “rent” cost free

Members are listed on our website with links available to their personal website.

Members, in good standing, earn points towards Signature, Master, and Eminent Pastelist level status through participation in our exhibitions and by award recognition for outstanding work. PAC signature status is awarded to active members who have been accepted into three (3) PAC exhibitions.  To earn MPAC status, members must have been accepted into five (5) PAC exhibitions and have received at least one (1) award. Our highest designation, MPAC-EP is conferred on members who have been accepted into fifteen (15) PAC juried exhibitions and have received at least three (3) awards.

PAC is a member of IAPS. Our members are eligible to enter IAPS exhibitions, both online and in prestigious US galleries. Members are also eligible for discounted IAPS Convention rates.

Signature designations are conferred only to members who are in good standing and whose membership dues are currently paid and up to date.  Should a signature member not renew their membership with PAC, they are not entitled to use any of the 3 signature designations. They must refrain from using the signature letters as well as remove such designation from all materials (ie: business cards, websites, advertising materials, etc).

Membership

Pastel Artists.CA offers a basic membership level that is ideal for those artists who already have their own website. Our member directory will link visitors to your website.

Our membership year runs from January to December. If you join after October 1, the following year is included in this fee.