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Celebrating the 2026 IAPS Fall Online Exhibition Award Winners
The 2026 Fall Online Exhibition is open. This fall’s show brought together the 49th Open Division and the 17th Master Circle Division, and the work is now on view at the links below. 49th Open Division 17th Master Circle Division Congratulations to every artist whose work was accepted, and thank…
How Your Society Can Host an IAPS Gathering
Gatherings are IAPS’s new in-person events: annual events hosted by member societies and supported by IAPS. We recently released details around the first two Gatherings. Enchanted Places, hosted by the Pastel Society of New Mexico, comes to Albuquerque in October 2027. Golden Spirit, the 2028 West…
Enchanted Places 2027: The First IAPS Gathering
IAPS is pleased to announce more details about the Enchanted Places 2027 Gathering. Enchanted Places, hosted with the Pastel Society of New Mexico[(https://www.pastelsnm.com), runs October 19 to 24, 2027, and is based in Albuquerque. It is the first event in the [new Gatherings model IAPS announced…
How to Stay Connected With IAPS
IAPS exists because of its member societies. The work you’re doing locally such as the exhibitions, workshops, paint-outs, and programs, is what makes this organization worth being part of. We want to hear about it and help you share it. Here’s how to stay connected and make sure your society’s…
Frequently Asked Questions About the Future of IAPS Programming
Earlier this month, we shared a letter about where IAPS is headed: annual Gatherings hosted by member societies, an expanding grants program, a growing library of educational content, online exhibitions that continue twice a year, and our ongoing honors program. If you missed it, the full letter is…
The Future of IAPS: Year-Round Learning
IAPS’s commitment to expanded educational programming for 2027 and beyond builds on resources already available on the IAPS YouTube channel. The channel features demonstrations, interviews, presentations, and instructional programs. Artists can access these programs from anywhere, at any time.
The IAPS Honors Program Continues
Twenty Years of Recognizing Pastel
IAPS Grants: Investing Back into Member Societies
Every two years, IAPS awards grant funding directly to member societies doing the work of bringing pastel to their communities. The projects funded by the 2025 IAPS Global Society Grants were showcased at the 2026 IAPS Convention in Albuquerque. Together, these projects show just how many forms an…
Online Exhibitions are Here to Stay: Inside the 2026 Fall Show
Online exhibitions are here to stay. IAPS will continue to hold two each year, open to artists wherever they live, provided they are members of an IAPS member society. These exhibitions remain one of the best ways to show your pastel work to an international audience. Acceptance and awards continue…
Introducing IAPS Gatherings
At the conclusion of the 2026 IAPS Convention in Albuquerque, IAPS began refocusing its energy toward expanding support and collaboration with our member societies. One of the clearest signs of that shift is a new way of bringing artists together in person. This week, IAPS published The Future of…
In Case You Missed It: The Future of IAPS Letter
This week, IAPS emailed a message regarding the Future of IAPS to everyone on the IAPS email list: It included an overview of where the organization is headed, and the five commitments behind it. This letter builds on our recent post after the 2026 Convention. If you are not on our email list, or…
The Future of IAPS
During the 2026 IAPS Convention in Albuquerque, a newly elected board was installed. We would like to introduce ourselves and share our vision for the future of IAPS.