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The purpose of the Pastel Society of the West Coast, founded in 1985, is to promote the historic pastel medium.
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the Pastel Medium
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All Pastelists are invited to join the PSWC.
Announcements
The 2012 scholarship application is now available. Go to the Scholarship page for updated information.
The Fall 2011 Newsletter is now available.
New and exciting merchandise now available with net proceeds benefiting the PSWC Scholarship Program.
CD: Silver Anniversary Pastel USA 2011 Catalog available on a CD. Every image is on a full page. The catalog also contains a bonus section containing a full page image of every "Best of Show" winner for the past 25 years. Over 120 pages of winning soft pastel images. The cost is only $18 including tax and shipping. Use 'ADD TO CART" Paypal button below to purchase.
Coffee Table Book: Also available is a "Coffee Table" Book Edition for the 2010 PSWC Pastels USA Show. The Coffee Table edition is hardbound with slip cover with high quality photographs of all the accepted entries and winners. The book is available for $65 including tax and shipping. Use 'ADD TO CART" Paypal button below to purchase.
The book and or the CD can be ordered by the 'ADD TO CART" button above and paying through PayPal or by sending a check and request to: PSWC USA, 7251 Baldwin Dam Road, Folsom, CA 95630. Please allow 2 weeks for handling and shipping. Net proceeds from sales go toward the Scholarship and Education Activities of the Society.
New information about Demos and Events.
PASTELS USA 2011 award winners and catalog are now available in pdf.
PSWC Artists Gallery Web Pages: Don't have a website but you want to put your artwork online? With our easy instructions and the option to use the online PayPal feature getting published is simple. Check out the possibilities with the PSWC Artist Web Gallery. To view a PSWC Gallery, go to the Members' Links page and look for GALLERY and click the artist's name.
DEADLINE for submissions for the WINTER 2011 Newsletter: September 1
For membership news: email Member News Editor
For workshop listings and updates to workshops: email Workshop Listings
Please note: Only workshops offered by PSWC signature/distinguished pastellist members are posted.
Articles and letters to the editor email your submissions to the Newsletter Editor
The website password to access the latest Newsletter has changed effective January 1st 2011. In order to receive the new password please send in your renewal or new membership as soon as possible.
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