Artspace Artists Association Professional Membership Fall 2011

Artspace Artists Association membership provides participation in hall exhibitions, opportunities for solo exhibits in the Artspace Lobby, opportunities for solo or two-person shows in the Upfront Gallery, and the opportunity to be selected for AAA-only group exhibitions in Gallery One (one annual juried exhibition and one biennial three-person exhibition). Members have sales opportunities through 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 can be 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 purchases from the gift shop and exhibition and hallway art purchases; invitation to the Members Annual Meeting; and support for Artspace's mission as a nonprofit arts center.

The membership application uses a two-stage jury process. Stage One: Standards Committee members select finalists through www.callforentry.org. Applicants must submit up to 13 artwork samples (up to 10 digital images and up to 3 video works; if including details, submit at least 8 works of art and no more than two details), a resume, an artist statement, an 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 in medium and technical excellence, visual impact and originality, consistency and distinct body of work, and evidence of professional artistic practice through resumes and written information.