Our Story:
Historically, the Pastel Society of Australia, Inc (PSA) was founded in 1985 by two visionaries: John and Ivy Jeffery. They established a clear set of goals the PSA was to achieve.
Benefits of Membership:
- Discounted Workshops
- Monthly meetings and demonstrations
- Regular competitions and exhibitions
- Attaining Master Pastellist status (our ultimate signature status) or Accomplished Pastellist (a stepping- stone towards being a MP) supported
- Opportunity to be mentored.
- Vibrant welcoming community of like minded artists
- All skill levels welcomed
- Plein air opportunities abound
- To be the best artist you can be is warmly encouraged and nurtured
- Accessing bimonthly newsletters
- Monthly Zoom meetings with extraordinary demonstrations by highly accomplished artists and other relevant professionals
- Showcasing your pastel works in our online gallery
- Membership open to all including national and international members
- Automatic membership in IAPS thus able to enter their online juried shows
- Videos online of past demonstrations
- Social events and new friendships created