Artspace Artists Association Professional Membership 2010-2011

Artspace Artists Association membership provides participation in Artspace Hall exhibitions, opportunities for solo exhibits in the Artspace Lobby, opportunities for solo or two-person shows in the Upfront Gallery, and selection for AAA-only group exhibitions in Gallery One. Members have sales opportunities through these exhibitions and the Artspace gift shop (30% commission taken). Members may also rent studio space in the Artspace building as space becomes available and requirements are met, with no commission charged on studio sales.

Artspace Artists Association annual membership dues are $80, which include individual membership to Artspace, Inc. Benefits include complimentary subscription to the Artspace bi-monthly newsletter Artspace Now; special mailings for exhibitions, programs and special events; discounts on classes, workshops and events; invitations to Members Only events; 10% discount on gift shop purchases and exhibition and hallway art purchases; invitation to the Members Annual Meeting. Members also have opportunities to participate in the leadership and direction of the Association through committees, as an officer, or on the Board of Directors of Artspace, Inc.

The membership application uses a two-stage jury process. Stage One: Standards Committee members select finalists through callforentry.org. Applicants must submit a completed jury application, ten images representing their best work from the last three years, resume, artist statement, artist biography, and a $30 application fee. Stage Two: Finalists will bring 8 original works of art to Artspace for review by three regional jurors (artists, museum curators, university art professors, gallery owners, or other arts professionals). Jurors evaluate professionalism and quality of work, including competence and technical excellence, visual impact and originality, a distinct body of work with consistent exploration, and evidence of professional work as an artist.