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MEMBERSHIP
New members are welcome. We are actively seeking
photographers, painters, and sculptors.
Membership is open to juried artists
in the greater Bennington Area (Vermont, New York, and Massachusetts).
Please read the Jury Guidelines below,
then contact Arline Mayer,
Jury Committee Chair, for information about
membership fees and
responsibilities, or to request an application form.
Click here
to read our
application brochure.
Jury
Guidelines:
The jury is a panel of at least three to
five guild members, at least one with knowledge of the medium. 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 $75
• 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.
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