---
title: Northwest Pastel Society
description: A membership society for pastel artists offering exhibitions, workshops, and paint-out events.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/northwest-pastel
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-09-04"
updatedAt: "2026-09-29"
organizationType: Professional association
location: Anacortes, WA, United States
website: http://www.nwps.org
yearFounded: 1988
---

# Northwest Pastel Society

*Professional association • Anacortes, WA, United States*

## About

A membership society for pastel artists offering exhibitions, workshops, and paint-out events.

The Northwest Pastel Society is a membership organization for artists working in pastel. It offers members opportunities to exhibit their work through juried exhibitions such as the annual Members Show and the Signature Members Show, and it organizes workshops with visiting pastel artists as well as informal paint-out and paint-in gatherings.

The society recognizes outstanding work through awards and supports its members' connections to broader pastel-art communities, including the International Association of Pastel Societies. Members can also join a private online group to share tips, learn about upcoming events, and connect with fellow pastel artists.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1988
- **Location:** Anacortes, WA, United States
- **Website:** http://www.nwps.org
- **Social Media:** facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northwest.pastel.society/, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northwest.pastel.society/, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@northwestpastelsociety2709/

## Programs

View current programs from Northwest Pastel Society on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/northwest-pastel