The Oklahoma Pastel Society (OPS) was founded in the spring of 2003 by a group of pastel artists from the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Originally called the Central Oklahoma Organization of Pastelists (COOP), the group was created to offer a venue for shows and workshops for local pastel artists.

The group very quickly realized that the state of Oklahoma had many excellent pastelists who were hungry for venues dedicated to pastel art. The name of the group was therefore changed to the Oklahoma Pastel Society and membership opened to artists across the state.

Since its beginning, OPS has grown from a handful of local artists to over 55 members from all over Oklahoma and other states, as well. Currently OPS boast members from Colorado, Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas. OPS offers shows, workshops, and demonstrations open to all its members (and visitors). Since its beginning, OPS has had many successful shows and hosted many award-winning artists.

OPS meets 6 times a year, usually the second Saturday of every other month: January, March, May, July, September, and November. Artist demo is 9 to noon (open to all dues-paying members); an optional 1/2-day workshop is from 1-4 p.m. ($40 fee; no advance registration required).

President  Pam Weatherford

Past President  Jan Hutchinson

Vice President  Jude Tolar (PSA, IAPS/MC)

Treasurer  Pam Brewer

Secretary  

Show Chair  Astri Wayadande

Newsletter & Refreshments Chair  Jimi Layman

Workshop Chair  Pam Brewer  

Membership & Social Media Chair  Greg Stone (PSA, IAPS/MC)

You can read our bylaws here: http://files.faso.us/108029/17396.pdf