The Organization

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

President - Chris Stillians

Vice President - Mike Ishikawa

Secretary - Pam Pavela

Treasurer - Kathleen Weil

Communications - Lynn Attig

Awards Procurement - Virginia Kamhi

Membership - Joy Gonzalez

Webmaster - Pam Pavela

Technical Software Advisor - Lupe Backe

Exhibitions - Jolene and Randy Paige

Programs - Kathryn Young

Workshops - Mauryne Fennell

Mini-Workshops - Kathy Young and Robin Angelides as assistant

Regional Paintouts - Gloria Sharpsteen

Hospitality - Linda Leifer

Themed Thursdays - Margie Murray

Newsletter - Connie Boswell

Merchandise and Raffles - Mardi Georgio

Historian - Natalie Richards

Librarian - Robin Angelides and Bob Barrett

Sunshine - Bob Barrett

Mission Statement

  • To bring together pastel artists from Southern California and worldwide for camaraderie and collaboration.

  • To educate the public and promote pastel as a fine art medium through local shows and international exhibitions.

  • To foster artistic excellence through public demonstration, workshops, paint-outs, critiques, and exchange of technical and product information.

  • To be a member society of the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS).

The Pastel Society of Southern California is a 501(c)3 tax exempt non-profit organization in the state of California.

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