to become a part of this active international organization of artists seeking to further the advancement of oil pastels as a fine art medium.  Click the "How To Join" link at the left of your screen to learn more about how you can become an active member! 2011 will be our 7th year online as a member group. We hope you will join us in making it our best year ever!

 As A Member you'll find...

exciting news and information about upcoming shows, workshops, and any other events involving the oil pastel medium. The Oil Spiel is now featured as a blog hosted by Pat Isaac. Information from the membership will be posted. You can sign up by choosing the Oil Spiel link on the left column of this page. Read it online or subscribe for email delivery. If you're on Facebook, consider participating with the Oil Pastel group. A link is provided in the left column on this page also.

An Artist Gallery and Members Only Show...

are special features offered free to all members whose dues are current. By clicking on the OPS Member Artist link at the top left  of this page, you will find our listing of artist members. To view each gallery, simply click on the name of an artist. We offer an Associate Membership for all who wish to participate in the Society and a juried Professional and Signature Membership.

Our Annual Members Only Show is a highlight of the year with award winners selected by an independent judge, and awards announced on the opening of the show. Enjoy each year's show by choosing the links above and to your right.

Artists who join the Society after the opening of the Member Show each year are automatically paid in full for the next year's membership. Membership renewals are on an annual basis, January 1 thru December 31.

We are dedicated...

to creating a society that meets the needs of our members and we would like to hear from you! If you have questions or would like to offer suggestions, please email us at...

Membership @ oilpastelsociety.com