Thank you for your interest in our membership levels within the PSA Inc.
Please read the following article to gain insight into these levels.
Once you have read this section, we would encourage you to consider your personal goals in becoming a PSA Inc member, and consider working towards attaining recognition of your skill and knowledge base as described in the following.
A Statement of Difference between PSA Membership Status:
The Rules of Association for the PSA (2017) allow for a number of membership status, which includes:
General Member, Accomplished Pastellist, Master Pastellist
Anyone who chooses to join the Society and is accepted as a member starts as a General Member. This level of membership entitles the member to participate in the activities provided and facilitated by the PSA Inc. No criteria need to be met apart from fee payment to be a general member.
An Accomplished Pastellist:
An Accomplished Pastellist is an accreditation by the PSA Inc of a general member who has evidenced a progression of competency in two mainstream genres of their choice. An application is required by the member to apply for this membership status. A panel sits to determine the success or failure of the application. Application forms are found on the link below, along with a full disclosure of the requirements to apply. A mentorship is required as part of this membership level.
This status of membership is designed to encourage and recognize those who have excelled in their pastel work and it serves as a stepping-stone to the Master Pastellist qualification. One year of membership determines application eligibility.
An Accomplished Pastellist is required to assist with selected membership activities to provide valuable input for our members.
A Master Pastellist:
A Master Pastellist is an accreditation by the PSA Inc of a general or accomplished member who has achieved a sustained level of expertise in three mainstream genres of their choice. An application is required by the member to apply for this membership level. A panel sits to determine the success or failure of the application. Application forms are found on the link below along with a full disclosure of the requirements to apply.
This status of membership recognizes the significant expertise achieved by a member and their knowledge base, sustained and evidenced over a longer period of time. The sustained success of at least three genres is something the PSA Inc wants to recognize and for which to pass an accreditation. Three years of membership determines application eligibility. This qualification is a significant personal asset in acquiring recognition in the greater community.
A Master Pastellist undertakes to assist PSA Inc members in their pastel experience, in any way that they can. They have a broad base upon which to draw knowledge for the member’s needs. This level also requires them to promote the PSA Inc to the greater community.
This statement is just a taste. For all the details of the application process and what is needed to be accredited pastellists, please make use of the links below or follow this link https://pastelsocietyofaustralia.com.au/rules-and-policies/
Preparation guide for application for Accomplished Pastellist Status with the PSA Inc:
Please read the rules carefully before you fill in the form:
Preparation guide for application for Master Pastellist Status with the PSA Inc:
Please read the rules carefully before you fill in the form: