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			103 south street bennington vermont 802.442.7838

N E W M E M B E R S A R E W E L C O M E

Membership is open to juried artists in the greater Bennington Area (Vermont, New York, and Massachusetts). Please read the Jury Guidelines below, then contact Tom Longtin, chairperson of Jury Committee for information about membership fees and responsibilities, or to request an application form.

Jury Guidelines:
The jury is a panel of at least three to five
guild members, at least one with knowledge
of the mediums. A decision will be based
on the following submission and art criteria:
   Submission Criteria:
   •  Submission of five (5) visuals for
      each medium, consisting of at least
      two actual pieces (slides, photos, and
      disks of other work are acceptable).
   •  Open to all media produced
     within the past 3 years.
   •  Jurors will provide the artist with
      feedback on their decision.
   •  Artists may resubmit their work.
   Art Criteria:
   •  The artist demonstrates originality
      in submitted work.
   •  The artist demonstrates evidence of
      personal creative exploration and voice
      in their chosen medium.
   •  The artist's work should:
      – demonstrate mastery of technical skills
      – be well conceived
      – be expertly executed
      – be free from faults

Participating Artist - annual dues
   •  Artist receives 80%.
   •  Attend monthly membership meetings.
   •  Belong to a committee and/or
      hold an office.
   •  Provide an artist bio/statement and
      photo of work for website and publicity.
   •  Volunteer gallery sitting time is required.
   •  10% discount on all BAG purchases.

Exhibiting Artist - annual / bi-annual dues
   •  Artist receives 70%
   •  Encouraged to attend monthly
      membership meetings
   •  Provide an artist bio/statement and
      photos of work for website and publicity
   •  10% discount on all BAG purchases

Gallery Sitting Schedule Sign Up
Members, please check the calendar for your sitting time. Contact Judy Knifflin with any cancellations or changes, so she can update the calendar accordingly.