News & Events
Next Member Meeting
Friday, Jan. 8, 2021
Zoom Meeting & Program
12:30 PM-Business Meeting
1:00 PM-Mike Beeman demo
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Fourth Annual Members Judged Exhibit
Uptown Gallery
Oct. 1 - Nov. 28
​Rita Kirkman, Judge
Cash Prizes awarded
View the Virtual Exhibit and the award winners!
Tony Allain Workshop
Feb. 6, 2021 or
​Feb. 20, 2021
​Workshops to be held on Zoom platform
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Welcome to the MidAtlantic Pastel Society

The MidAtlantic Pastel Society (MAPS) is 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.  Our guiding principles of governance are to operate in a transparent, open manner, seeking ongoing discussion and input from our members.

Founded in mid-2015, MAPS has rapidly grown to include over 70 members across the mid-Atlantic region.  Our membership spans all skill levels, from award-winning and nationally recognized pastellists to artists just getting started in our medium.  Plans for regional chapters are in the works.

​Click here for more information about MAPS.
Please visit our online Art Gallery
​for more beautiful pastel paintings!
Members' Paint-Out
​Oct. 24, 2020 
We had a beautiful day to paint at our paint-out at Pony Pasture Rapids Park on the James River
Rita Kirkman Workshop
"​Pastels That Glow"
Nov. 6-8, 2020
See more photos of Rita Kirkman's workshop,
​"Pastels That Glow!" here.
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Fourth Annual Judged Exhibit
Uptown Gallery
Oct. 1 - Nov. 28, 2020
Our Fourth Annual Judged Exhibit was judged by Rita Kirkman.  Congratulations to our members who received awards!
Click here to view the virtual show and see the award recipients