All new member applicants will be required to become an actively involved associate member first before applying for artist membership. As in 2010, the application process will consist of two parts.
Part I
Part I is a Pre-Application Review and shall consist of five images of artwork, either digital or photographic print, to be submitted on June 30, 2011, 60 days prior to final jury day, with a written application and a $15.00 Pre-Application fee.
No slides will be accepted.
Part II
Artists whom the jury invites back will present five original works of art to the entire jury panel along with an additional $15.00 jury fee. The five pieces of art do not have to be the same five submitted in the pre-application process, but must be available for sale. Exact date for drop-off will be announced.
All fees are non-refundable but any portion of the application fee ($15.00 or $30.00) may, at the request of the applicant, be applied to the following year's Associate or Artist Membership dues.
In an effort to assist the artist applicant in learning from this experience, following the jury review, any applicant who is not accepted for artist membership shall have the opportunity to meet the jury in person for a face to face critique of their artwork.
North Shore Arts Association is more than just an art gallery . It is an association of artists who work together to keep the association operating but also to help each other grow as artists. Members are needed to help with everyday activities but can also choose to serve on jury panels, conduct critique sessions, give workshops and demonstrations or teach children.
Therefore Artist Member Applicants should demonstrate their commitment to NSAA by becoming an actively involved Associate Member first before applying for artist membership. The form to join as an Associate Member is here. It is important for each applicant to document his or her involvement by filling out a volunteer time sheet form available at the front desk.
Application for Artist Membership can be made during the first year of Associate Membership.
