Membership Qualifications
Membership shall be composed of individuals who produce art and individuals and organizations who are interested in furthering the general aims of the Association. Although membership is open to everyone, exhibiting members must be juried in by a BAA committee.
Our Membership Levels
Individual Membership
Individual members are individuals who produce art and individuals who are interested in
furthering the general aims of the Association.
Patron Memberships
A patron member is an individual who produces art or who is interested in furthering the general
aims of the Association and who wishes to support the Association financially.
Patron Memberships—Supporting (donations of $150+) and Benefactor (donations of $500+).
Family Membership
Family members are two or more individual members of a family who produce art and/or are
interested in furthering the general aims of the Association.
Corporate Membership
A corporate member is an organization interested in furthering the general aims of the Association and contributes $1000+.
Student Membership
A student member is enrolled in grades 9 through 12 or in an institution of higher education.
Honorary Membership
Honorary Membership may be conferred by the Board for a limited period or for life in recognition of distinguished or unusual service or accomplishment. Honorary membership requires no payment.
BAA Membership Benefits
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Art workshops and lessons at reduced rates
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Participation in the annual Spring Show at the member’s rate
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Participation in main gallery special events
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Participation in community outreach for visual art
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Receive monthly newsletters
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Eligibility to exhibit in the various Satellite Galleries
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Participation in the Main Gallery “All Members” show
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Eligibility to join the Main Gallery and exhibit on a regular basis
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Eligibility to rent exhibiting space at the Main Gallery (Brick Wall)
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Eligibility to be a featured artist for a two-month period at the BAA Main Gallery
BAA Main Gallery Membership Benefits
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All the benefits of General Membership
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Exhibit several pieces year-round in the main BAA Gallery
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Exhibit several prints year-round in the main BAA Gallery
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Exhibit Several Postcards year-round in the main BAA Gallery
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Join one of the Main Gallery sub-committees
Getting involved:
BAA Board Offices:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Recorder/Secretary
Vice President Membership
Vice President Main Gallery
Vice President Satellite Gallery
Advisor
Advisor
BAA Board Sub Committees and Positions:
Education Committee
Satellite Hanging Committee
Website Committee
Grants committee
Annual Spring Show Chair:
Annual Spring Show Hanging
Annual Spring Show Check In
Annual Spring Show Setup
Annual Spring Show Fund Raising
Annual Spring Show Sales
BAA Main Gallery Positions and Committees:
Gallery Manager
Brick Wall Coordinator
Featured Artist Chair
Check In Committee Chair
Check In Committee
Hanging Committee Chair
Hanging Committee
Hospitality Chair
Hospitality Committee
Orientation Chair
Jewelry Chair
Technical Advisor
Recorder/Secretary
Advisor
Advisor
Join today
If you are a new member, fill out the online membership form - click below.
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If you are a renewing member either stop in at the gallery or mail your check to:
Beaufort Art Association – PO Box 625 – Beaufort, SC 29901
Copyright clause:
All artwork submitted to be exhibited at any BAA function must be original in concept and execution. Art work must not be a copy, in part or wholly, from any published work, or privately or publicly shown work. All work is to be original and completed by the artist alone. Original art must comply with all local, State, National and International intellectual copyright and print laws as applicable but not limited to. The artist must own the rights to their work in their entirety.
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Indemnity clause:
I have read and understand all the guidelines in this membership agreement and will abide by the current rules and procedures and by signing this form below I attest to meeting the above requirements to exhibit with the Gallery or any associated satellite or show and further hold harmless and indemnify the Beaufort Art Association (the Gallery) from any action arising from any breach on the below signer's part but not limited to claims, damages, attorney fees and associated court costs.
Artists who fail to follow the copyright clause are subject to forfeiting membership.