PSSC is a not -for-profit organization dedicated to the goal of promoting public awareness of the beauty and value of the fine art medium of pastel. We strive to unite and educate pastel artists in order to bring about recognition for their work. This private Facebook group is open to members of the society.

2025 Calendar

May 10, 2025

General Meeting and Guest Greg Barnes

2025 PSSC Luminosity and Light Submission Is Open!

Entries close June2, 2025

Liz Haywood-Sullivan will act as the Juror of Selection and Judge of Awards.

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For Art News and Events from the Carolinas click: Carolina Arts 

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Benefits of membership include:

• Educational meetings either in person or by Zoom hosting a nationally known artist who teaches and demonstrates.
• Twice yearly opportunities to enter your work in PSSC exhibitions.
• Early registration for any PSSC sponsored workshops. Some past workshop instructors include Nancy King Mertz, Eve Miller, and Laurinda O’Connor.
• PSSC is a member of the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS), which entitles PSSC members to benefits from IAPS. A fun and exciting experience is attending the biennial conference in Albuquerque with other members.
• Getting together with people who share your passion for pastels at meetings, plein air outings, etc.

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