News & Events
Members' Paint-Out
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020
at Pony Pasture Rapids Park
at the James River
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Next Member Meeting
Friday, Nov. 13, 2020
Zoom Meeting & Program
12:30 PM-Business Meeting
1:00 PM-Dakota Pastel Warehouse Tour & Product Showcase
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Fourth Annual Members Judged Exhibit
Uptown Gallery
Oct. 1 - Nov. 28
​Rita Kirkman, Judge
Cash Prizes to be awarded
View the Virtual Exhibit!
Rita Kirkman Workshop
Nov.6-8, 2020
​Workshop 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-In
​Feb. 15, 2020 
MAPS members had a great time at our paint-in
​at Crossroads Art Center!
Lyn Asselta Workshop
"​Exploring the Expressive Landscape"
Nov. 1-3, 2019
See more photos of Lyn Asselta's workshop,
​"Exploring the Expressive Landscape!" 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