Entries to our CPS Members Show and Renaissance in Pastel Exhibition will only be eligible to artists residing in the United States.

2026 Standard Member

Annual (Jan 1 - Dec 31)
$ 40 Yearly
  • Get exposure for your work
  • Interact with other artists
  • Access to workshops, demonstrations, critiques
  • Professional advice, perspective and guidance
  • Attend / organize plein air outings
  • CPS Newsletter
  • New Product Information & Discounts
  • CPS Workshop Discounts
  • Reduced Show Entry Fees
  • Ability to attain Signature Member status
  • IAPS exhibition eligibility, reduced convention fees
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Signature Member Application

by Election Only, must first be a Standard Member
$ 25 Application / $50 Yearly
  • All Standard Member Benefits
  • Include 'CPS' in your profile title and signatures
  • Included in all Signature Member mentions
  • After payment, provide 5 digital images for consideration or list 3 qualifying awards received. Instructions will be provided with your receipt.
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2026 Signature Gallery Member

Available to Current Signature Members
$ 75 Yearly
  • All Signature Member benefits
  • Dedicated Gallery page on the CPS website
  • Artist Bio with contact information
  • Visual exposure without the costs of hosting
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Current Signature Gallery Members may Upload Images Here

The mission of CPS is to promote appreciation of pastel and to encourage its use as a fine art medium. We do this by: raising public awareness; hosting exhibitions, educational workshops and demonstrations; and producing events and publications which stimulate artists in the pastel community.

Standard CPS Member

Annual Dues: $40 per calendar year

Signature CPS Member

This membership level is available only to artists elected by CPS; see details below.

Annual Dues: $50 per calendar year
Annual Dues with website gallery page: $75 per calendar year ($50 member dues plus $25 Gallery page addition.) 

* Calendar year is January 1st through December 31st
* Dues and Fees are non-refundable.

CPS Signature Member Information

A Signature Member may use the initials “CPS” after her or his name, and their name will be included in the list of our Signature Members . In addition the artist may choose to display of up to five images of her or his paintings with their artist’s bio on the CPS website. For information on applying for Signature status, see below.

Renewing Your Membership

Logging into your CPS Member account here on the website will give you access to your membership history, and your renewal options.

To Pay By Check Or Money Order

Please Print the Membership Application Form and mail it with your check or money order. Please include an e-mail note on checks or money orders and make payable to: Connecticut Pastel Society, and mail to the address below.

Download form in PDF format

CPS Membership, Connecticut Pastel Society
P.O. Box 79090
Belmont, MA 02479
Note email: Heather Quay

Signature member status can be attained in either of two ways:

  1. At least thirty days after becoming a member of the Connecticut Pastel Society, a member may submit five digital images, a recent resume, a link to a website or social media page, with a fee of $25.00 to the Signature Artist Committee for consideration. 

  2. A CPS member who wins three awards in the CT Pastel Society’s Renaissance in Pastel National Exhibition, which is an open, juried show, will receive Signature status.
    • This requires a fee of $25 (Optionally, you may mail a check made out to Connecticut Pastel Society and send to P.O. Box 79090, Belmont, MA 02479).
    • CPS will be notified of your application details, which include your payment, the required 3 awards and which years you obtained them.

Applications for Signature Membership may be submitted at any time for consideration.

How to submit your Signature Member application:

Log in to your member account. You will need to provide:
1. A resume or artist’s biography in a standard CV style, including dated years of education, exhibitions and/or teaching experience. Include a link to your website or alternative site in the document to enable the jury the option to view a broader group of work. The document should be in PDF format.

2. A body of consistently well-executed artworks: five high-quality digital images in JPG format with dimensions of at least 700px on the long side at 300dpi resolution. Images should be titled, including sizes and year completed.

3. After the application checkout (Apply button above) you will have the opportunity to upload your images and documents in the Members Area> Signature Status Application Upload.

If you have any questions on the Signature Member Jury process, you may email mail@gigiliverant.com