Want to mail your application and check? Download the PDF of the application form, print, fill-in and mail:
PSWC Membership Application Form
(122k pdf- requires Adobe Acrobat to open)

Membership Fees:
Membership Form is available for download in the column to the left.
$30 for Associate members,
$35 for Signature members.

Members Art Gallery Page
New artists’ web pages are added to the gallery starting in January when a membership application/gallery request is submitted. Your page may include:
• brief resume or info (up to 200 words)
• artist's statement
• artist’s photo or image of your artwork
• an additional one to four images of your artwork with title and size caption.
• contact information - phone & email. Only email will be posted.
• website link (if available)
$50 - initial set up.
$50 - renew and update annually.

Make checks payable to PSWC
Mail to:
PSWC Membership Chair
Attn: Tegwin Matenaer
PO Box 992538, Redding, CA 96099-2538
Info:
EMAIL

To Join PSWC Online:

It's simple to join PSWC online. Membership Dues are due January 1st of each year. Payment is made through PayPal, but you don't need a PayPal account– Mastercard and Visa are also accepted.

How-To Enter Online
• Click on the blue arrow below and choose your membership status choice and with or without an PSWC Artist Gallery option from the dropdown menu. Your choice will stay in the window.

• Click on the BUY NOW button. You will be directed to the PayPal page to pay fee using Your Paypal account (if you have one) or your major Credit Card (Mastercard or Visa).

• After paying for your membership, you will be redirected to the PSWC online entry form. Please fill in your information and submit. You must complete the online form and click on the Submit button for the transaction to be complete.

• After submitting the form, you will directed to the Transaction Complete page. That's it! Your information will be sent to the Treasurer and Membership Chairperson. You are also welcome to explore the PSWC website.

• If you signed up for the PSWC Artist Gallery, please be sure to download the artist gallery instructions.

Choose your Membership Option from the dropdown menu below before clicking the 'BUY NOW' button.

Renewal Associate $30.00 Renewal Associate with Art Gallery $80.00 Renewal Signature $35.00 Renewal Signature with Art Gallery $85.00 New Member $30.00 New Member with Art Gallery $80.00 International Member $35.00

Membership advantages are:
Opportunities for pastel artists through "pastels only" exhibitions in International Open Shows and Membership Shows.
Informative demonstrations by recognized pastel artists.
Password protected blog for pastel artists and a password protected online downloadable e-Newsletter which will feature Pastel workshops, classes, exhibitions and pastel related editorial articles. 

Membership Designations:

Signature Status
Acceptance into three PSWC Pastels USA Open Exhibitions qualifies PSWC Associate Members for Signature Status. As of 2008, a place award earned in a PSWC Membership Show may be used as one acceptance toward becoming a Signature Member.

Distinguished Pastelist Status
The Distinguished Pastelist designation is awarded to PSWC full-members who have received three awards within five consecutive PSWC International Open Exhibitions.

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