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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

• Networking with other pastel artists and supporters of pastel in and around the state of New Hampshire, and promoting, sharing and learning about the pastel medium in a creative environment.

• Quarterly newsletter, which is full of information about pastels, exhibits, workshops, grant opportunities, Society news and members’ news.

• Quarterly Membership meetings, which include demonstrations, guest speakers, critique sessions, painting workshops, and discussions of art-related topics.

• Exhibition opportunities in an annual Members Show and an annual Juried Exhibition.

• Showcase of Members pastel paintings on our Website, displaying two works per artist.

• Members' discount on Workshops given by nationally recognized pastel artists.

• Links to other pastel societies and their members through membership in the International Association of Pastel Societies.

• Memberships are for one year and run through the calendar year (January 1 – December 31).

Pastel Society of NH – Signature Membership

How to become a Signature Member:

A member may apply to become a signature member after earning 10 points from the following categories:

            Best of (PSNH Juried) Show (includes jury into show pt.). . . . . . . . .   5 points

            Second place (PSNH Juried) Show (includes jury into show pt.). . . .   4 points

            Third place  (PSNH Juried) Show (includes jury into show pt.).  . . . .  3 points

            Any Award  (PSNH Juried) Show (includes jury into show pt.). . . .  .  2 points

Juried into Annual PSNH Juried Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1 point

            Best in PSNH Members Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1 point

            Juried into another National Pastel Show . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1 point

            ( includes Pastel Journal top 100)

Signature Member applicants must apply for Signature Membership.  The applicant must keep records and send copies of all documentation of all earned points to the Vice President who will be responsible for Pastel Society of NH Signature Member record keeping.

The applicants must be  members of the Pastel Society of NH while earning all points.

Once approved they must remain members in good standing to maintain Signature Memberships.

Benefits of Signature Members:

May use the initials “NHPSA” (NH Pastel Society Artist) on their art work, publications, and biographies as long as they remain a member in good standing.

May organize and participate in show only for Signature Members.

May display additional artwork on the Pastel Society of NH’s website in the “Signature Circle Members” section.

May receive a discount of 10% for application fees for shows.

Responsibilities of Signature Members:

Promote pastel painting, mentor and assist newer members

Participate in a demo or presentation for a members’ meeting.

Offer critique at paint-outs or PSNH functions

Organize and participate in Signature Members Show.

Please Note: The earning of points will be retroactive to 2009.

To access the Pastel Society of NH Signature Members Application form CLICK HERE.

Congratulations to the following members for achieving Signature Member status.

Gary Ozias

Jeff Fioravante

Randy Knowles

Members' Gallery

PSNH members in good standing are encouraged to have their pastel paintings featured in the Members' Gallery. Images may be changed once each year. To participate submit two jpeg images as attachments to the web administrator in the following format:

• 200 dpi

• maximum 500 pixels on longest side of image

• size of unframed painting

•  please ID with your name and title of painting - Ex: Doe_Jane_Mountain_Vista.jpg

• web site address may be included

Submit to hobbit1016@gmail.com

Featured Artist of the Month

Members wishing to be featured as Artist of the Month need to submit the following to the web administrator:

• Artist's Statement - maximum 75 words in Word format

• Biography - maximum 200 words in Word format

• Attach 4 jpeg pastel pictures:

     - 200 dpi

      - maximum 500 pixels - longest side

     - please ID with your name and title of painting - Ex: Doe_Jane_Mountain_Vista.jpg

     - size of unframed painting

Submit to hobbit1016@gmail.com

Selection will be made to one member at a time on a first-come basis. Web site address may be included.

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