News & Events
Next Member Program
Laura Pollak - Reception & Demo
May 16, 2024 (In-Person)
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Laura Pollak Workshop
May 17-19, 2024
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Cedarfield Retirement Center, Members Exhibit
May 1- Aug 31, 2024
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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 more than 100 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. 

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​for more beautiful pastel paintings!
Member Meeting
Jeanne Rosier Smith
​"Sky+Sea: Painting Costal Skies -Virtual Demo" 
January 12, 2024
Jeanne Rosier Smith demonstrated how she creates her costal skies in an excellent demo.  You can find a recording of the program and a pdf file of notes from the presentation in the "Program Videos and Notes" link in the "For Members Only" section of the MAPS website.
Member Meeting
Jeri Greenberg
​"Painting the Figure in an interior Setting"
November 11, 2023
Jeri Greenberg gave an informative presentation as she painted two demos of figures in an interior setting.  You can find a recording of the program and images of the demo paintings in the "Program Videos and Notes" link in the "For Members Only" section of the MAPS website.
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Tony Allain Workshops
"Mood & Atmosphere with Fresh Eyes"
May 12 -14, 2023 (3 day Workshop)
May 15 & 16, 2023 (2 day Workshop)
Two groups of students, some in a 3 day workshop and some in a 2 day workshop, had the pleasure of learning and working with Tony Allain.
Jacob Aguiar Workshop
October 7-9, 2023
Students had the pleasure of working and learning from Jacob Aguilar for three days.