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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 by providing a professional space to exhibit and sell their work, facilitation of art sales, access to other economic opportunities (such as teaching classes and camps), and building of community of artists.
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The Art Educator Artist Membership level is for current or retired Art Educators who may join the CCA Artist Membership without the formal application process of portfolio or resume for $75/year with group exhibit participation only, no solo exhibitions under this membership. Continue to scroll down this page for more info.
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Your membership in The Center for Contemporary Arts helps us further our mission of providing enriching and educational experiences for the region's communities through the promotion and support of artists of all ages and abilities. VIEW LEVELS + JOIN NOW!
YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS INVALUABLE TO THE ARTS COMMUNITY. Support Local Art. Art Happens Here.
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).
OPPORTUNITIES
Submit 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.)
Inclusion in two Artist Member Group Shows annually to be juried by the Gallery Curator.
Exhibit and sell work in XS ART Wall and CCA Retail
Educational and professional development classes and workshops with priority registration and discounts
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
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
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.
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:
ART EDUCATOR ARTIST MEMBERSHIP
The Art Educator Artist Membership level is for current or retired Art Educators who may join the CCA Artist Membership without the formal application process of slides or resume for $75/year with group exhibit participation only, no solo exhibitions under this membership.
