Membership
AAWA is a volunteer organization of women and men whose purpose is to stimulate creative expression and sharing among its members in order to continually raise the quality of the art produced.
Opportunities for active participation include:
- Monthly programs with accomplished artists and art professionals as presenters,
- Juried shows exhibiting members' original art,
- Continuous nonjuried shows at 10 local businesses,
- Workshops for growth and skill enhancement,
- Social events such as the annual Fall Mixer, Holiday Party, and end of year Annual Meeting.
Additional benefits of membership include quarterly newsletters, emailed announcements and supplier discounts. Portrait studios, plein air sessions and life drawing studios offer additional opportunities for growth and development. Members are encouraged to serve on committees and on the Executive Board.
General meetings and other events are held monthly from September through May.
MEMBERSHIP DUES INFORMATION
Artists are welcome to join the organization at any time, and payment of dues provides 12 continuous months of membership.
ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP (which provides the opportunity to participate in all functions) is $40 for 12 months plus an additional $15 for an optional EWL (Expanded Website Listing, providing members with their own page on our website, through which they can sell their art online).
INACTIVE MEMBERSHIP (which only provides copies of the newsletter) is $12.
To join AAWA online, follow these steps.
