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The Maryland Pastel Society hosts a variety of activities throughout the year to include quarterly meetings, workshops, and exhibitions.

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    • 24 Nov 2024

    4th Quarter

    Signature Member Application

    Deadline - November 24th 2024


    Maryland Pastel Society members in good standing may submit work to be juried for signature member status.  Applications are accepted on a quarterly basis.

    Signature member status represents the member's achieving excellence in the use of soft pastel and application of the principles of design.

    Guidelines and Standards

    Principles of Design are used when evaluating artwork submitted with applications for Signature status. Ensure that you understand all of the guidelines and that your work displays appropriate qualities as described in the MPS Principles of Design. Visit the Member Resources page to download the MPS Principles of Design.

    When you are ready to submit your application packet, send it to signature@  marylandpastelsociety.org

    Requirements for artwork:

    By submitting your application for Signature membership, you attest that the artwork you submit meets all four of the following:

    • Was executed primarily (80 % or more) in soft pastel;
    • Is of your own original concept and execution, not derived from any published or created images to which you do not hold the copyright;
    • Has not been executed in whole or in part in an instructor-led classroom or workshop setting and;
    • Was completed within the past three years.

    To complete this application, you will need: 

    • Digital images of five paintings, their titles & sizes
    • a one-page resume.
    • Images should be of high quality, cropped neatly to show only the painting. Do not include frame or any distracting background in the image.
    • Size should be reported as Height x Width (H x W) in inches (e.g., 8x10”)
    Once you have reviewed the MPS Principles of Design and the requirements to complete the application process, email your images and resume to signature@ marylandpastelsociety.org

    Applications will be reviewed at the December MPS Board Meeting. 

    Please contact signature @ marylandpastelsociety.org if you have questions.

    • 14 Dec 2024
    • Location TBD

    MPS Executive Board Meeting

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