Applications for 2025 are open until March 1, 2025. Click here to apply!

Before you fill out the application please remember we are a charitable organization, and we depend on volunteerism.

JURIED MEMBERS MUST BE PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS

who have submitted a completed application and portfolio into an ASA blind jury process and have been successfully juried in.

A professional artist is someone who:

• Has specialized training in the field (not necessarily in an academic institution)
• Is recognized as such by peers (artists working in the same artistic tradition), and
• Has a history of public presentation or publication

Privileges:

• The use of the letters ASA indicating juried status
• The right to attend and vote at meetings of the Society
• Right to sit on Provincial Council
• The right to submit work to most ASA exhibitions
• Discounts on art supplies at various stores
• To receive a directory of Juried members with contact information
• The ability to facilitate ASA workshops
• The opportunity to become a “Featured Artist” on the ASA website
• The right to attend member’s social and networking events
• Receives E-news

Loss of Juried status:

This happens when a member’s dues have not been paid by the deadline. Loss of all privileges is immediate and reinstatement can only take place with a written request to the Provincial Council.

Be sure that you have prepared the following before you submit:

1. 1. We expect all our juried members to volunteer annually in some capacity
   2. Submit an Artist Curriculum Vitae (no more than 2 pages)
   3. Artist’s Statement (500 words or less)
   4. Statement of Intent (500 words or less)
      • explaining why you would like to become a member and what you can contribute if selected.
   5. Images of ten (10) of original works completed within the last two years (samples and/or sketches are not acceptable).
      • Images need to be clear and professional in appearance:
      • Free from watermarks, copyright symbols, etc., and whenever possible unsigned
      • Correctly cropped
      • Not distorted or blurred
   6. The form will automatically redirect you to our online payment gateway
      • Please ensure the name of payment matches either your legal or preferred name.
      • If you have indicated it is a resubmission, you will not be redirected to payment
   7. ALL JURY DECISIONS ARE FINAL