Description

The mission of CPS is to promote appreciation of pastel and to encourage their 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.

Signature CPS Membership Application
Application Fee: $25

All of the CPS Member benefits, plus:

• Include ‘CPS’ in your profile title and signatures
• Included in all Signature Member mentions and displays
• Option to display up to 5 images along with your bio here on the CPS website (Addn’l dues of $30/yr)

Some of the benefits of becoming a CPS Member include:

• Get exposure for your work – we exhibit in museums and galleries across Connecticut
• Interact with other artists, share ideas and techniques
• Attend or give workshops, demonstrations, critiques
• Gain professional advice, perspective, and guidance
• Attend/organize Plein air outings
• Receive our newsletter providing show announcements and general art news
• Receive new product information and discounts on supplies
• Attain Signature Member status and display your work on this website
• Reduced fee for show entries

Signature membership is an elected status, and can be attained in either of two ways:
1. At least thirty days after becoming a member of the Connecticut Pastel Society, but within one of the months noted below, a member may submit five digital images, a recent resume, and a fee of $25.00 to the Signature Artist Committee for consideration (see below).

2. A CPS member who wins three awards in the CT Pastel Society Renaissance in Pastel National Exhibition, which is an open, juried show, will receive Signature status. This requires a fee of $25 (see below).

Applications for Signature Membership will be viewed three times a year: April, August, and November. Submissions should be received in the months prior to review: March, July, and October. Please do not submit applications except in these months.