How to apply:
Complete the Application at the bottom of this page and click Submit.
Email your Art Resume and Artist Statement to membership@mcost.org.
Click the button below to pay the non-refundable Application Fee.
Upon invitation, bring work to the Palm Room for review.
Cutoff Dates for Applications
Application must be received by February 15 or September 15 in order to be considered for membership for the coming year (April 1 - March 31).
To be eligible for membership, you must be a resident of Martin County, or have a studio in Martin County, or teach in Martin County at least 6 months of the year. NOTE: Members must work a minimum of 10 volunteer hours per calendar year for the Guild in order to be eligible to renew their membership in the following year (or pay a $250 Opt-Out Fee).
Guidelines for Jury Review
All members who want to exhibit work in a new or additional medium that has not been juried shall be required to be juried in the new medium. Therefore, if a member plans to exhibit in more than one category, he/she will have to be juried in for each, i.e., drawing, painting, photography, collage, jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, etc. Members must keep their membership active in order to maintain their juried privileges.
The Martin Artisans Guild is dedicated to the advancement of the arts and of artists. Through our efforts, we work to promote an appreciation for and awareness of the visual arts in our community. Our members express their talents in a range of mediums, from oils and watercolors to fabrics, collage, sculpture, photography — and everything in between.
New member applications are accepted twice a year. The deadline to submit your application is February 15 or September 15.
All new members must be accepted by the Membership Jurying Committee. There are two levels of membership:
$125/ year: Professional Member
$100/yr: Emerging Professional Member
All artworks must be original in concept. Infringing upon copyright laws could bring serious consequences for the Guild and/or artist. Thus, copying photographs (including those from magazines, calendars, newspapers, etc.) or artwork originally created by another individual cannot be accepted. The only exception would be where permission to copy was granted by the original creator. In that case, the artwork must be signed with the artist’s name followed by “after Ansel Adams” (or whoever is the originator of the artwork). This must be clearly indicated on the front of the artwork.
Applicants for membership should follow these steps:
Complete the New Member Application (below).
Email your Artist Resume and Artist’s Statement to membership@mcost.org. Your resume should show your art education, training, workshops, exhibitions, awards and any adult art teaching experience. Teaching art classes is helpful but not required. Also helpful is membership in other art organizations, particularly state/regional/national/international organizations. You should also list any continuing art education (classes, workshops, seminars), particularly those with nationally ranked artists.
Click the Application Fee button at left to pay the $15 Application Fee. Your application cannot be considered until this is paid. This fee is non-refundable.
Upon invitation, bring your work to the Palm Room Art Gallery & Artisans Boutique.
Your application, your resume/artist’s statement, your work on your website/social media page and your artwork will be reviewed by members of the Membership Jurying Committee. The Membership Jurying Committee will be looking for a body of work that demonstrates a clear understanding of the principles and techniques of excellence in your chosen medium, as well as ongoing efforts to further your professional career. The type of membership (Professional or Emerging Professional) will be determined by the Jurying Committee based on your work and your qualifications.
After this review, the Membership Chair will notify you of the jurying decision and the level at which you have been accepted. If you are accepted, you will be invited to an interview with a Board Member who will talk to you about what is expected of you as a member of this Guild to ensure you are fully committed before joining. If you understand what is expected and are committed, you will be given the password to the Members Only section of the website, where you will be directed to pay your dues at the level accepted.
The Exhibit Committee will review all artwork submitted for each exhibit. Please review the guidelines for exhibiting located in the Members Only section of this website.
Membership Perks
Network with other amazing Artists from Martin County
Exhibition opportunities (for a fee)
Members who participate in an exhibit are required to fill the prescribed number (depending on number of participating artists) of docent shifts at the Gallery.
Participation in annual Martin County Open Studio Tour (for a fee). NOTE: Members must work a minimum of 10 volunteer hours per calendar year for the Guild in order to be eligible to participate in the Tour.
Artist page on our website
Artist development opportunities