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HONORS recognizing excellence in pastel - psst, psa, iaps

Artwork by Rebecca McConnell

psst SIGNATURE STATUS

artistic achievement in PSST and national organizations
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The prestigious status of Signature membership has been created to recognize artistic achievement in PSST and national organizations. 

Signature Status Members may follow their names with the letters PSST on their artwork, websites, brochures, magazine articles and other media.


Signature Status may be earned automatically or through a point system. Members are responsible for notifying the President that they hold PSA or IAPS signature status or when they have achieved the required number of points. Verification must be provided. 
​​Automatic
  • Signature Status from the Pastel Society of America
  • Master Circle Status from the International Association of Pastel Societies
Accumulation of 3 points
  • 1 point:  Best of show, First Place, or Second Place in PSST Art of the Pastel (only 1 point allowed)
  • 1 point:  Associate Status from PSA
  • 1 point:  Entry accepted in PSA annual juried exhibition, Enduring Brilliance
  • 1 point:  Entry accepted in IAPS Convention Exhibition
  • 1 point:  Entry accepted in Pastel Journal Annual Pastel 100 Competition

psst STERLING MEMBERSHIP

A member of PSST in good standing, who betters the organization through participation. This individual will be awarded special status for giving of their time, knowledge and/or other talents to further the goals of the Pastel Society of Southeast Texas and its general membership.
STERLING MEMBERS, l-r: Kathie Skelton, Anne Maree Healey, Caroline Ratliff, Elaine Monnig, Erme Waddell, Kouida Putman, Ann Evers, Carolyn Hancock, Barbara Hawkins, Linda Dellandre, Betty James, Lynda Hughes, Liz Czerewaty, Carolina Dalmas

WAYS TO EARN STERLING POINTS

Upon reaching a cumulative total of 4 points, a member will be awarded Sterling Member status in PSST. Points are retroactive from 2013 and include the current year of service. Points are awarded for "service" and "attendance" singularly or in combination.

Service
1 point - Board Position or Committee Chair (for each year of service)
.5 point - Assist Board Position or Committee Chair (for each year of assisting)

Attendance
1 point - attended 20 plus meetings
​4 points - attended 30 plus meetings

You must keep track of your points. When you qualify, send a simple tally of your points to the President.
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Sterling Members: l-r Kathie Skelton, Anne Maree Healey, Caroline Ratliff, Elaine Monnig, Erme Waddell, Kouida Putman, Ann Evers, Carolyn Hancock, Barbara Hawkins, Linda Dellandre, Betty James, Lynda Hughes, Liz Czerewaty, Carolina Dalmas

psst ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

To recognize expertise in the pastel medium within the Pastel Society of Southeast Texas
Ways to Earn Associate Status
Immediate, automatic with Associate Member status in the Pastel Society of America

Earn with accumulated 3 points, one point each from the following
Acceptance in Art of the Pastel
Third Place or Honorable Mention in Art of the Pastel
Any award in PSST Members Show
Acceptance in any juried IAPS Show
Any award in PSST online show 


You must keep track of your points. When you qualify, send a simple tally of your points to the President.
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PSA SIGNATURE STATUS
Brenda Hash
Rita Kirkman
Patsy Lindamood
Jodie Martin
​Jeri Greenberg

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PSA ASSOCIATE STATUS
Carolina Dalmas
Linda Dellandre
Kathy Fediw
Carolyn Hancock
Sharon Haney
Jesse Holster

Caroline Ratliff
Sherry Killingsworth


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IAPS MASTER CIRCLE DESIGNATION
Linda Dellandre
Rita Kirkman
Patsy Lindamood
​Enid Wood

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​All images on this website copyright 2022 by listed artist and PSST.
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    • About
    • Officers/Committees
    • Communicate!
  • Meetings/Workshops 2023
    • Challenges
  • Membership
    • Benefits of Membership
    • Join/Renew Membership
    • Honors
  • Member Gallery
  • Blog & Interviews
    • Interviews >
      • Pamela Hamilton 2021
      • Jeri Greenberg 2021
      • Dawn Emerson 2021
      • Dakota Pastels 2021
      • Jen Evenhus 2021
      • Karen Margulis 2020
      • Cindy Crimmin 2020
      • Bethany Fields 2020
      • Rita Kirkman 2020
      • Interviews 2014-2019
  • Classes
  • Exhibitions
    • Member Show 2022
    • Member Show 2021
    • AOTP 2020
    • Pastel Challenge
    • Policy for Entering
    • Standards/Etiquette
    • AOTP Past Shows
  • Members Only
    • Lists, Info & Ops
    • Zoom 2022 Demo/Meetings
    • Zoom 2021 Demos/Meetings
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    • Live Model Groups
    • Your Membership Card
    • Sponsors
    • Photograph & Edit
    • Critique Groups
    • Pastel Atelier >
      • Seeing Values
      • Unified Color
      • Playing with your Pastel Palette
    • Resources
    • ByLaws
    • Policies & Procedures
    • Exhibition Chair Guidelines
  • Contact Us
  • Albert Handell Workshop