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.

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
• CPS Workshop discounts
• IAPS exhibition eligibility, reduced convention fees