1. Click the blue person icon in the top right corner of this page.
2. Enter your email address
3. Enter the security code that appears on the screen. 
4. Click “Forgot Password.”
5. Look for an email in your inbox in a few minutes. Click on the link in the email to establish your password.
6. Log in and input your profile info into the self-explanatory fields.
   
   

How to renew your annual membership

1. Click the blue person icon button in the top right corner of any page on our website.
2. Log in with your email address and password.
3. Click on your name to go to your Member Profile page.
4. You'll see a Renew button. Click that and follow the prompts.
5. You'll eventually be asked for credit card information to pay your annual membership fee.

How to update your member profile

1. Log in to your MPS account.
2. Click on your name at the top of the page.
3. My profile page will come up, and it has several links that you can use to update your information.
4. You can update your contact information (in “Edit Profile”), review and update privacy access, email subscriptions, add or edit your photo albums, see your event registrations, and financial information.
5. Click “Save” if you made edits you want to keep (some pages automatically save).

How to see our member directory.

The member directory is available to members only. Please log into your account and then click here to see the directory.

How to join our private Facebook group

Members are invited to join our private Facebook group.

How to apply for Signature Membership

Artist Members may apply for Signature Membership in advance of the quarterly Board meeting.  Non-members must join the MPS prior to applying for Signature Membership.

To complete an application for "Signature Membership", go to "Events" where you can find the requirements for submission and apply. Dates for submission are about 2 months before each Board meeting.  For more information contact:

signature @ marylandpastelsociety.org.

Download and review the MPS Principles of Design (pdf) prior to applying for Signature Membership.

Download application guidelines (pdf).

How to find a juried exhibition to participate in

See this list.

How to find an pastel instructor

We have compiled this list of members who are also instructors, plus a few other national resources.

Organize a Paint-Out

If you are interested in organizing a paint-out for MPS, we have put together some pointers to help get you started (pdf).

How to market your artwork

This article provides some tips on marketing and selling your work.