international association of pastel societies

Uniting pastel societies around the world in support of the fine art of pastel

Upcoming IAPS Exhibition

2025 IAPS Juried Spring Webshow
Two Divisions: The 14th Master Circle Division & 46th Open Division

2025 IAPS SPRING EXHIBITION

Entry Period: February 4, 2025 -March 14, 2025

Previous IAPS Exhibition

2024 IAPS Fall Juried Webshow
13th Master Circle Division & 45th IAPS Open Division

Upcoming IAPS Convention

IAPS Sixteenth Biennial Convention coming 2026

Recent IAPS Convention

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Uniting pastel societies around the world in support of the fine art of pastel

IAPS Honors

IAPS is committed to promoting pastel and honoring those who have achieved notable accomplishments in the pastel medium. Every two years at the IAPS Biennial Convention an awards ceremony is held during the Saturday Night Banquet to honor those artists and volunteers who have achieved award status.

The Master Circle

The Master Circle was established in 2004 to honor those artists whose work has been accepted and/or given awards in specific IAPS Exhibitions. Qualifying exhibitions are the annual juried online exhibition and the annual juried physical exhibition.

Eminent Pastelist

In 2013, a new award level was created for artists who have already achieved the Master Circle status. The Eminent Pastelist designation (IAPS/EP) requires considerably more points to be accrued through acceptance and/or awards in IAPS exhibitions. 

IAPS Grants

IAPS is committed to promoting pastel and honoring those who have achieved notable accomplishments in the pastel medium. Every two years at the IAPS Biennial Convention an awards ceremony is held to honor those artists and volunteers who have achieved award status

IAPS Global Society Grant

The IAPS Global Society Grant provides the opportunity for IAPS Member Societies around the world to advance the knowledge of pastel to their members and/or spread the appreciation of the pastel medium to the public.

About Us

What We Do

International Association of Pastel Societies is dedicated to fostering a global community of pastel artists and advocating for this unique art form.

Unify Pastel
Societies

We bring together pastel societies from around the world, creating a network of shared knowledge, resources, and opportunities.

Promote
Excellence

We showcase the highest standards of pastel artistry through exhibitions and our biennial convention.

Advocate For
Pastel Art

We work tirelessly to increase the visibility and recognition of pastel art in globally.

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International Association of Pastel Societies

The cornerstone of IAPS is our commitment to fostering connections and facilitating the exchange of ideas. We believe that by coming together, we can elevate the art of pastel and support each other in our artistic journeys.