promoting the beauty of soft pastel
Pastel Society of Southeast Texas is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is a member of International Association of Pastel Societies.
The Pastel Society of Southeast Texas promotes the beauty of soft pastel painting. Its goal is to educate artists and art lovers of Southeast Texas in the qualities of soft pastel as a fine art medium through artist demonstrations, workshops. and member exhibitions.
The objectives of the Pastel Society of Southeast Texas are:
The Pastel Society of Southeast Texas was established in Houston, Texas, in 2004, and reorganized in 2013 by Founder Caroline Ratliff. PSST Texas has a vibrant and growing membership representing artists within the greater Houston/Southeast Texas Area, from professional artists who have exhibited nationally and won major awards to artists new to the medium. We all share the love of pastel and its unsurpassed beauty in the world of fine art. Membership is open to all artists and art patrons, with annual dues of $35.00, payable by check or with Paypal by clicking here. Email Kouida Putman, Membership Chair, for membership questions.
Meetings are held on the first Saturday of the month, with a casual social get-together at 10:0 a.m. and a short business meeting at 10:30 at Texas Art Supply, 2001 Montrose, Houston, Texas. Meetings include an artist demonstration of soft pastel methods and techniques, marketing and computer skills, or a guest speaker. Please click for a Schedule of Activities.
If you would like information about PSST, please contact us.
The Pastel Society of Southeast Texas promotes the beauty of soft pastel painting. Its goal is to educate artists and art lovers of Southeast Texas in the qualities of soft pastel as a fine art medium through artist demonstrations, workshops. and member exhibitions.
The objectives of the Pastel Society of Southeast Texas are:
- To bring together pastel artists as a group to network
- To support these artists in their artistic development through teaching workshops and art related programs
- To provide exhibition opportunities to pastel artists, and
- To promote community interest and support of pastel as a fine arts painting medium
The Pastel Society of Southeast Texas was established in Houston, Texas, in 2004, and reorganized in 2013 by Founder Caroline Ratliff. PSST Texas has a vibrant and growing membership representing artists within the greater Houston/Southeast Texas Area, from professional artists who have exhibited nationally and won major awards to artists new to the medium. We all share the love of pastel and its unsurpassed beauty in the world of fine art. Membership is open to all artists and art patrons, with annual dues of $35.00, payable by check or with Paypal by clicking here. Email Kouida Putman, Membership Chair, for membership questions.
Meetings are held on the first Saturday of the month, with a casual social get-together at 10:0 a.m. and a short business meeting at 10:30 at Texas Art Supply, 2001 Montrose, Houston, Texas. Meetings include an artist demonstration of soft pastel methods and techniques, marketing and computer skills, or a guest speaker. Please click for a Schedule of Activities.
If you would like information about PSST, please contact us.