News & Events
Due to Virginia's COVID-19 stay-at-home order, our May 8th meeting was cancelled. MAPS will stay in touch with our members through email and Facebook, so watch for those communications. Stay safe and well, and keep on pastelling!
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Next Member Meeting
Friday, Sept. 11, 2020
12:30-3:00 pm at
Crossroads Art Center
​(tentative location)
Get more information
WORKSHOP CANCELLED
Our workshop scheduled for 4/17-19 with Sally Strand has been cancelled due to the current coronavirus situation
Click here to get information on future workshops

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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Third Annual Judged Exhibit
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
Sept. 17 - Nov. 17, 2019
Our Third Annual Judged Exhibit was judged by Lyn Asselta.  Congratulations to our members who received awards!
Click here to view the entire show