Membership

•Benefits of membership
•Membership participation; requirements and recommendations
•How to apply

•Benefits of GVA Membership
-Free membership
-TWO pubicized GVA group exhibits per year
-Unlimited potential for additional shows with other members (sub-groups not advertised as GVA group show)
-Group support for solos shows
-Links to personal art websites, online galleries, and blogs posted on the GVA website
-Art gatherings throughout the year hosted by any member--- anything pertaining to art such as viewing, making, inspiring, discussions, etc.
-Networking opportunites that arise from being part of a group

•Membership Participation
Some participation is required of all members in order to have and maintain a cohesive, organized, and productive art group. Active and contributing artists are essential. Below are two categories; required minimum participation and optional but recommended participation. Please read through these lists carefully if you are considering membership.

•Required Minimum Participation
-Be an artist who is actively creating new artwork
-Show art in a least one of the two group GVA shows per year
-Contribute to meetings and email communications when group exhibits are being organized
-Assist in the hanging and/or preparation of all group shows in which your artwork is included
-Prepare your art for exhibits with either frames or finished edges for a professional presentation
-WIRE all art to hang, with wire securely attached to both sides of the back. No other form of hanging art will be included in a group exhibit with the exception of fabric art.
-Art is limited to anything that can hang securely on a wall (2D or 3D relief)
-Supply your ART TAG information by the deadline provided for each show
-Each artist is responsible for the drop-off and pick-up of their work in all exhibits
-Exhibit different artwork in each group show (do not put the same art in back-to-back group shows)
-Share the cost of marketing group exhibits in which your artwork is included (around $5 per show)
-Share the cost of reception items--usually means bring a beverage and a snack to group exhibits in which your artwork is included

•Optional but Recommended Participation
-Attend art receptions for GVA group and sub-group shows
-Attend solo art receptions for GVA members
-Have an online gallery of your artwork using any of the free or pre-paid sites available. Assistance is available if needed.
-Post a link to the GVA website on your personal website, blogs, etc.
-Participate in group meetings and gatherings
-Organize at least one gathering per year pertaining to art such as viewing, making, inspiring, discussing topics, etc. This can be as simple as setting a time and location to meet for a group hike, gallery walk, art flick, etc.

•Loss of Membership Status
-Not meeting the required minimum participation listed above. We understand there are circumstances where inactivity is acceptable and supported, therefore this will be judged on an individual basis.
-The founding members maintain the right to question and/or terminate the membership of individuals who are deemed unaligned with the mission of GVA in creating, sharing, and supporting the forward momentum of the group and fellow artist members.

•Apply for Membership
Prior to applying:
•Read all the above information carefully.
•View artwork by current members. You will find links to online galleries and blogs on our artists pages.

To apply, share 3-6 examples of your recent work. You can share your work digitally or in-person

To share digital images of your work: In an email, introduce yourself and send a link to an online gallery or website with samples of your recent artwork OR attach 3-6 JPG files of recent work to the email. JPG file sizes should be no less then 300 pixels in height/width and around 100-200K) and no more that 800 pixels in height/width and around 700-800K).

To share your work in-person: In an email, introduce yourself and share the times during the week that you are available to meet. We will set up a time for you to meet with a few members of the group. We'd like to see at least 3 recent works. These do not have to be framed or wired for presentation.

Your initial contact email should state "New GVA membership" in the subject line and can be sent to sheri.delia@gmail.com. Once recieved it will be forwarded and shared with the rest of the group.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to meeting you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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