Upgrade from Artist Member to Signature Member

An Artist Member who has been in good standing in SPAP for at least three years can apply to become a Signature Member. Signature Membership is open to any SPAP member whose level of professionalism warrants special recognition.

Jurying for Signature Membership will be conducted by a minimum of three Signature Members or by the Board of Directors if Signature Members are unavailable. Artists who have reached a level of professionalism in their field, juried in by Signature Members or Board of Directors if Signature Members are unavailable. 

Artists who have reached a level of professionalism in their field, juried in by Signature Members or Board of Directors if Signature Members are unavailable.
Will be listed in directory
Receive recognition on website

Applicant is expected to:
*Submit 3 to 6 images of plein air work completed within the past two years
*Submit artist’s biography
*Do demo or workshop at least every other year
*Serve on committee to review membership status and/or jury show for one year (or for two years if the previous demo/workshop requirement is impossible or very difficult to meet.)

Provide verification of four of the following qualifications:

*Professional teaching experience
*Gallery representation
*Featured in article in national magazine (not paid advertorial) 
*Have been a member for three years
*Have placed in three SPAP shows within four years
*Been accepted into four SPAP juried shows
*Been invited to a regional, national or international plein air event
*Placed in a national plein air show
*Other

Signature Members can:
* Attend PaintOuts
* Serve on SPAP committees or Board
* Participate in shows
* Be listed in membership directory
* Schedule and host PaintOuts
* Conduct workshops and demonstrations through SPAP for the benefit of its members.

In the case of a workshop, the Signature Member must first be approved by the Board of Directors to be qualified to conduct a workshop by presenting their qualifications and a workshop proposal to the Board.

 

 

 

Application fee: $20.

Please fill out the information about each piece you would like to submit for your membership upgrade request. ALL fields must be filled out in order to be considered for selection.