Membership in Pastel Artists of Oregon (PAO)
Membership in PAO has many advantages, whether you are just beginning to work with pastels, have been painting with them for a while, or you’ve already achieved Signature or Master Pastelist status.
Exhibitions
Each year, PAO hosts a juried exhibition, either a Membership Online Exhibition (MOX) or Spirit of Pastel (SOP) Open Exhibition. The juror and judge of each of these exhibitions is a professional national and/or international recognized pastel artist.
Events
Enjoy Pop-Up Regional Exhibitions organized by regional representatives, small regional groups that regularly paint together, and a yearly Paint Where You Are event with virtual reception. At our quarterly virtual membership meetings well-known pastel artists demonstrate their techniques which are then posted and available to view on our YouTube channel.
Stay Informed
PAO produces a quarterly member-focused newsletter, Pastel Palette, highlighting members, sharing “how to” tips for pastelists, listing upcoming events, and much more.
Our annual membership year runs from January 1 to December 31, but you can join any time. The deadline to join or renew an existing membership is January 1st. We will send you a reminder email each year. Unfortunately, due to our budget planning cycle, we cannot prorate mid- or partial- year dues.
Join or Renew
PAO is easy to join! Just fill out an application and pay your annual dues of $40.00. Thanks to your membership dues, PAO can grow and offer more activities to its members.
There are two options to complete your application and pay your dues:
A. Pay with PayPal—It is not necessary to submit the Membership Application when paying with PayPal.
OR
B. Print and Mail your application with a Check or Money Order.
We hope you’ll join us soon!
Benefits of Membership
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SIGNATURE Membership is granted to a member in good standing after he or she has accomplished 3 of the following:
1. A painting is accepted by the juror in a PAO Spirit of Pastel (SOP) Open Exhibit shall earn one (1) point; 1 maximum point per year.
2. A painting that receives an award in a PAO Spirit of Pastel (SOP), or Members Only Exhibition (MOX) (Best of Show, First Place, Second Place, Third Place), 1 maximum point per exhibit. A total of 3 points are needed. When this requirement has been fulfilled, the President shall notify the member that the initials PAO may be affixed after their name. Signature membership shall be as long as the member is in good standing. -
Master Pastelist designation is granted to recipients of an award given by a judge from 3 different Spirit of Pastel Juried Exhibitions.
- Reduced entry fee for PAO’s Spirit of Pastel (SOP), Open Juried Exhibition, with juried submissions eligible to win awards and credits toward Signature/Master Pastelist membership designations.
- Opportunity to enter PAO Membership Online Exhibition (MOX) with chances to win cash awards and pastel product prizes.
- Automatic membership in the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) with the ability to enter IAPS competitions and attend the biennial convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- Participate in member-only activities, events, exhibits, critique sessions, and other programs in Oregon.
- Attend PAO workshops and demonstrations throughout the State.
- Showcase your artwork on PAO’s Member Art Gallery web page.
- Have access to the PAO Facebook page to post your art, events, and artist news.
- Receive Pastel Palette, PAO’s newsletter, and notices of upcoming PAO events.
- Attend online quarterly General Membership Meetings with demos by world-class pastel artists.
A. Pay with PayPal:
B. Print and mail your Application along with a check or money order:
PAO Membership Application Form
Pastel Artists of Oregon
PO Box 80096
Portland, OR 97280
Donate
Consider making a charitable gift to PAO.
Pastel Artists of Oregon is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization. Gifts to PAO are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Your PayPal/credit card receipt or cancelled check is the record for your gift.