Artist Membership
Artist Membership at The Center for Contemporary Arts requires an application and registration fee for consideration into membership.
The Center supports and enriches our artist members through the following benefits:
COMMUNITY
Monthly “Artist Members Only” meetings, gatherings, and educational events
Educational and professional development classes and workshops with priority registration and discounts
DISCOUNTS
Discounted ticket prices to The Center’s fundraising events
Educational and professional development classes and workshops with priority registration and discountsDiscounted ticket prices to The Center’s fundraising events
OPPORTUNITIES
The Center is committed to providing economic opportunities for artists including:
Exhibit Proposals for shows in one of our four galleries (All Exhibit Proposals must meet the standards of the gallery for which the proposal is written and be reviewed and accepted by the Gallery Curator.)
Exhibit up to three works for inclusion in two Artist Member Group Shows annually to be juried by the Gallery Curator.
Exhibit and sell work in XS ART exhibit and store
Be an instructor for The Center’s Studio Art education series for members and community
Participate in vital arts outreach for the community and marginalized populations through The Center’s ArtReach and ArtHEALs Education Programs
Engage with and contribute to the greater Abilene community through art and art-centered events and help build a strong artist community in Abilene
Link to Artist’s website or Social Media on The Center’s website
APPLICATION PROCESS
Once all items are received, registrations will be reviewed by the Artist Membership and Levels Selection committee. All qualifying members will be admitted at the Artist member level. A member may not apply to become a signature member until the member has had at least one juried solo show at the Center.
COST: $120/year for all artist member levels
DUE: October 31, annually
Annual membership dues will be pro-rated based on the month registrations are reviewed. Payment plans are available but must be requested from the Executive Director before October 31 each year. Failure to do so will result in termination of membership and the artist must re-apply. All fees will apply.
CRITERIA
Artist Membership applications are peer-reviewed by Signature Level Artist Members and placed into either Emerging or Signature level. Artists Level designations shall be based on:
Design
Mastery of medium
Conceptual originality
Evidence of professional practice (i.e., production, exhibitions and thematic depth).
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Completed online registration form
Non-Refundable Application fee of $20
Artist Biography
Artist Statement
Images of Artist’s work
10 or more images of work created within last 3 years
at least one piece of earliest work to show progress of artist
if working in multiple mediums, please provide minimum of three images of work in each medium
Resume or curriculum vitae
Texas Sales Tax License (GET YOUR LICENSE)
If you do not plan to sell art, this is not required.