MidAtlantic Pastel Society

The MidAtlantic Pastel Society (MAPS) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and greater understanding of pastels as a fine art medium.  Open to adults from beginning student to professional, the society provides its members with fellowship, support and growth through bimonthly programs; by offering workshops, critiques and other educational training; and with opportunities to exhibit.

Founded in mid-2015, MAPS has rapidly grown to include over 70 members across multiple states in the mid-atlantic region, and our membership includes award-winning and nationally recognized pastel artists.  Plans for regional chapters are in the works.

MAPS is a member of the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS), a non-profit organization "uniting in the common cause to demonstrate the validity and quality of pastel fine art."  IAPS has over 70 member pastel societies worldwide, including the United States, Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia and China.  Find out more about IAPS at www.iapspastel.org.