Membership in the Iowa Pastel Society!
As a member you will receive news updates of our organization via email listing upcoming Iowa Pastel Society events and competitions, art news, member news, plein air events, etc. In addition, you will be eligible to participate in our member-juried and non juried shows. Members also have first priority in upcoming workshops.
We offer a variety of programs, all designed to further your knowledge and appreciation of the pastel medium. From a critique session to demonstrations, business advice, even how to make your own pastels, our meetings are an enjoyable way to learn more about pastel painting. Camaraderie with like-minded enthusiasts, both amateur and professional, is the special bonus that keeps our organization strong.
As an added bonus, Iowa Pastel Society is a member of the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS). This organization unites pastel groups from around the world and sponsors a popular biennial conference that is all about pastel.
Signature Member Status Requirements:
A Signature Member is a member of the Iowa Pastel Society in good standing who has earned the status of Signature member by their high standard of artwork.
To be accepted as a Signature Member, you will have to attain 3 or more points. Points are in a juried IPS competition. (1st, 2nd or 3rd place only).
If you believe that you qualify and elect to do so, You must contact the current board Treasurer with your name and contact information along with proof of the 3 awards. (photos of the awards would suffice). The application will then be approved/disapproved by the President, secretary or treasurer.
If you are approved, you will receive a certificate for framing and have the elite honor of using IPS after your signature.
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We welcome new members and hope that you will consider joining our group. We look forward to meeting you!
Become an Iowa Pastel Society (IPS) Member:
New or Renewal Membership with PayPal - $30.00
and Submit your information >> Membership Form
OR
Mail a check or money order to:
Iowa Pastel Society
c/o Jane Shank
1414 Henry Washington St.
Wayland, IA 52654-9504
(Print clearly please and include your Name, Address, email, and phone number)
We do out best to keep this list current. All members are listed within 30 days of joining or renewing their membership. The artists with websites are linked to their website. Please feel free to explore by clicking on the link indicated by the underlined name.
Pleas note: To attain signature status, a member must win three place ribbons (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) and apply for Signature Member status. You must maintain your membership to retain Signature Member status.
2025 Signature members
Kathleen Almelien 2026
Pamela Douglas 2026
John Evans 2026
Barbara Heitzman 2026
Will Hildebrandt 2026
Gordon Kellenberger 2026
Diane Kunzler 2026
Gin Lammert 2026
Laura J.K. Lengeling 2026
Ann Bishop McGregor 2026
Robin McNichols 2026
Mary Muller, PSA-MP 2026
Denice Peters 2026
Dell B. Secor 2026
Kathy Stohlmeyer 2026
David Yurdin 2026
Larry Jorgensen 2027
Regular Status Members
Margaret Askelson 2026
Susan Arendt 2025
Geri Wolf Boesen 2027
Mickey Carlson 2026
Margaret (Maggie) Clover 2026
Joni Reed-Cooley 2026
Saundra Devick 2026
Helen Donta 2026
Mary Dutcher 2026
Mary Jane Erard 2025
Kay Evans 2026
Kathleen Fitzgerald 2026
Mary Beth Schroeder Fracek 2026
Patrick Fultz 2026
Ashley Gregory 2026
Collen Gleason 2026
Carol Gunn 2026
Jody Gunn 2026
Doug Heston 2026
Marcia Hewlett 2026
Connie Hvitved 2026
Cheryl Judd 2026
Karen Karns 2026
Lora Kelly-Benck 2026
Noah Kinigstein 2026
Jennifer Krook 2026
Kathleen Lenaghan 2026
Kathy Link 2026
Dell Magnuson-Secor 2026
Marlene Michel 2027
Julie Mason 2025
Indee Moss 2026
Nicki Nelson 2026
Patricia Nichols 2026
Laura Ostrem 2026
LeAnn Phillips 2026
Jacqueline Reddy 2026
Wayne Richenbacher 2025
Jennifer Richter 2026
Janean Riordan 2026
Lori Ristau 2026
Marilyn Romine 2026
Mary Beth Schroeder Fracek 2026
Delayne Segar 2025
Susan Seitz 2026
Loriana Sekarski 2026
Jane Shank 2026
Mary Ann Shao 2026
Carol Smidt 2026
Marge Stratton 2026
Alice Sulinski 2026
Nancy Thompson 2025
Diane Tough 2026
Joni Vandyke 2026
Beppie Weiss 2026
Tanya Wilhite 2026
Roseline Woods 2026
Jo Anne Worley 2026
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Disclaimer: Any and all images sent to us or taken by IPS for the website, event, competition, or exhibit can be used by Iowa Pastel Society for broadcast on the website, social media, competition, or exhibit, and related advertising. Sending us images of your work constitutes your agreement to such use.
