IAPS Member Societies are eligible to apply for an IAPS Global Grant. The application process is now closed. The awardees will be announced by March 15, 2025.
Each society awarded a grant will have until March 15, 2026, to complete the project. Awardees will be required to produce a culminating presentation of their project to be presented at the 2026 IAPS convention.
IAPS is committed to promoting pastel and honoring those who have achieved notable accomplishments in the pastel medium. Every two years at the Biennial Gathering, the final grant projects will be presented.
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.
PURPOSE:
The IAPS Global Society Grant provides the opportunity for IAPS Member Societies worldwide to advance pastel knowledge to their members and/or spread the appreciation of the pastel medium to the public.
| Eligibility: | Open to IAPS Member Societies in good standing. |
| Award: | Four grants of $1,000 USD each will be awarded across three global regions. |
Check out some of our past Global Grant Projects.
These four Societies were each awarded $1000.
International Association of Pastel Societies is dedicated to fostering a global community of pastel artists and advocating for this unique art form.
We bring together pastel societies from around the world, creating a network of shared knowledge, resources, and opportunities.
We showcase the highest standards of pastel artistry through exhibitions and our biennial convention.
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