Upon initial application for membership with SPAP, a painter may simultaneously apply to be upgraded to Artist Member. If approved, the upgrade will be subject to attending two PaintOuts prior to entering juried shows. But any Associate Member who has been in good standing for at least one year can apply then to become an Artist Member.
The jury process for Artist Members membership will be conducted by a minimum of three Signature Members or by the Board of Directors if Signature Members are unavailable.
Artist Members can:
* Attend PaintOuts * Serve on SPAP committees or Board * Participate in juried and non-juried shows (which are open to only those members having attended two PaintOuts within the previous 12 months) * Be listed in membership directory * Schedule and host PaintOuts * Conduct workshops and demonstrations through SPAP for the benefit of its members.
Artist Members are expected to actively participate in SPAP by:
* Scheduling & hosting a paint out every 1-2 years * Presenting a demo or workshop * Expected to participate in show duties if accepted into show: help hang, docent, assist with reception, etc. * If unable to assist in these ways, Artist will post on social media, share online announcements or publicize show in other ways.
In the case of leading a workshop, the Artist Member must first be approved by the Board of Directors to be qualified to conduct a workshop by presenting their qualifications and a workshop proposal to the Board.
Application fee: $20. Please send to Treasurer Judy Johnson, 5220 North Valley View Road, Tucson, AZ 85718
Send the following to info@sonoranpleinairpainters.com: 3-6 images of plein air paintings completed within the last 2 years and your artist’s biography.
Upgrade requests will be considered twice a year only, in September and April.
Upgrade from Artist to Signature Member
An Artist Member who has been in good standing in SPAP for at least three years can apply to become a Signature Member. Signature Membership is open to any SPAP member whose level of professionalism warrants special recognition.
Jurying for Signature Membership will be conducted by a minimum of three Signature Members or by the Board of Directors if Signature Members are unavailable. Artists who have reached a level of professionalism in their field, juried in by Signature Members or Board of Directors if Signature Members are unavailable.
Artists who have reached a level of professionalism in their field, juried in by Signature Members or Board of Directors if Signature Members are unavailable. Will be listed in directory Receive recognition on website
Applicant is expected to:
*Submit 3 to 6 images of plein air work completed within the past two years *Submit artist’s biography *Do demo or workshop at least every other year *Serve on committee to review membership status and/or jury show for one year (or for two years if the previous demo/workshop requirement is impossible or very difficult to meet.)
Provide verification of four of the following qualifications:
*Professional teaching experience *Gallery representation *Featured in article in national magazine (not paid advertorial) *Have been a member for three years *Have placed in three SPAP shows within four years *Been accepted into four SPAP juried shows *Been invited to a regional, national or international plein air event *Placed in a national plein air show *Other
Signature Members can: * Attend PaintOuts * Serve on SPAP committees or Board * Participate in shows * Be listed in membership directory * Schedule and host PaintOuts * Conduct workshops and demonstrations through SPAP for the benefit of its members.
In the case of a workshop, the Signature Member must first be approved by the Board of Directors to be qualified to conduct a workshop by presenting their qualifications and a workshop proposal to the Board.
Signature Members are expected to actively participate in SPAP by scheduling and hosting a PaintOut or workshop at least every two years or serve on the Board or a committee.
Signature Members are expected to review membership status applications if asked.
Application fee: $20. Please send to Judy Johnson, 5220 North Valley View Road, Tucson, AZ 85718
Send the following to info@sonoranpleinairpainters.com: three jpgs of plein air paintings completed within the last year, an application letter, and your artist resume.
Upgrade requests will be considered twice a year only, in September and April.
