How to Join AAWV Allied Artists of West Virginia - Allied Artists of West Virginia

Requirements of Membership

Applicants must be 18 and a resident of West Virginia.

When to Apply

Applications are accepted 4 times a year:

January 13th
April 13th
July 13th
October 12th

What and What Not To Submit

Applicants must submit images of five original art pieces in JPG or PNG format via email. Art submitted must be wired and gallery ready so please include images of the backs of your art pieces.

Submissions considered to be unacceptable:

Copies made from other artwork or from published photographs are not acceptable submissions. However, you may work from photographs that you have taken.
Work done in workshops under the supervision of an instructor is not acceptable.

Application Fee

A payment of $30 and a completed application are required with your submission.

Notifications of Acceptance or Rejection

Applicants will be notified in writing within two weeks if membership is accepted or denied. If membership is denied, money will be refunded.

Download Membership Application

Allied Artists is a nonprofit organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, or gender.

Are you an artist looking for a wonderful networking opportunity?

AAWV membership not only offers you a chance to connect with fellow artists but also provides numerous opportunities for your personal growth and artistic development. Benefits include workshops, expert lectures, social events, and exhibition opportunities.

We sponsor a juried exhibition every other year which has been held at locations such as the Parkersburg Art Center, Clay Center in Charleston, and Huntington Museum of Art. As a member, you will be invited to show with Allied Artists of West Virginia.

Members are also invited to submit photos of their work, bio, artist statement, and any other relevant information to be displayed on this website on your own artist page. This is great way to create backlinks to your main website!

Each member receives a monthly newsletter and other notices via email containing art show opportunities, award announcements and other items of interest.

Workshops are held at least once a year.

Meetings

We hold meetings in March, April, and have a picnic in May. Then because Summer is so busy for most members, we don't have meetings again until September, continuing in October, November and topping off the year with a Christmas party in December. No meetings are held in the winter months of January and February.

Applying For Membership

Applications for membership are accepted during quarterly jury sessions only: January 13, April 13, July 13 and October 12. To apply, download the membership application, print it and fill it out. Email digital images of 5 pieces of finished work (front and back) to the New Member Jury Chair, Newman Jackson at newman@alliedartistswv.org. Digital entry images must be either JPG or PNG files and must show applicable artwork framed as presented for exhibit.

Payment

Send the completed application and a check for $30 (no cash) to Treasurer Howard Rogers, PO Box 1471, St. Albans, WV 25177. Or you can pay the $30.00 fee via Paypal to Linda@alliedartistswv.org. Please do not send applications at times other than January, April, July and October.

Paying Your Dues

Our fiscal year begins in January so January 1st is when dues should be paid for the upcoming year. EXAMPLE: dues paid on January 1, 2024 is for the year 2024.

Annual dues are $30.00 with two options to pay.

1. PAY BY CHECK - If paying by check, please make it out to AAWV and mail it to:

Allied Artists of WV
PO Box 1471
St. Albans, WV 25177

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2. PAY ELECTRONICALLY WITH PAYPAL - You don't need a paypal account to take advantage of this easy option. Paypal can process your $30.00 payment through Mastercard or Visa. Just click on the 'Pay Dues' button on the right and Paypal will take it from there.

If you have questions about your dues, contact Linda Stonestreet.

NOTE: You cannot join AAWV just by paying dues. Please see the "How to Join" section for complete instructions.