How to Join or Renew
Online:
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By Mail:
Download a membership form and deliver or mail it to VAE (325 Blake Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601).
VAE does not jury for membership.
Membership Levels
Exhibiting Levels:
- Exhibiting artist ($55)
- Senior 65+ ($35)
- Full-Time Student 18+ ($20)
- Young Artist 18-25 ($25)
- Family/Studio* ($100)
*Up to 2 members in the same household or studio.
Non-Exhibiting:
- Friend ($30)
- Supporting ($50)
- Contributor ($100)
- Patron ($250)
- Benefactor ($500)
Why Join?
Visual Art Exchange is a non-profit association and gallery. With close to 500 members, we foster the advancement of all artists with the intention that their art will become a valuable asset to the community.
For over 28 years, we have nurtured the careers of many local artists. By providing opportunities to exhibit and sell their work, we foster the artistic growth of emerging and professional artists alike.
Through our many resources, we promote the strengthening of skills and development of ideas. Education and partnerships help create a non-competitive environment for this exchange.
Exhibiting Artist Membership Benefits:
- Artist Network. Become a part of VAE's vast network of artists, educators, patrons and community leaders.
- Low commissions taken on sales (30% for members, 50% for non-members.)
- Discounted entry and workshop fees and a 10% off purchases at VAE.
- Artist discount card good for 10-20% off framing, artwork and art supplies at local retailers.
- Semi-annual newsletter subscription to News Exchange, which features artist opportunities, tips from gallery professionals, and information about VAE's artists and their activities.
- E-news Exchange subscription to a weekly e-mail newsletter chock full of artist opportunities, reminders and tips.
Other Benefits:
Artist Development VAE's staff is available to review your resume, artist's statement, or give you advice about framing, slides and preparing applications.
Business of Being an Artist Series - Each spring, Visual Art Exchange, in collaboration with Artspace, hosts a free lecture and workshop series for members. Topics include taxes, legal issues, copyright, preparing and applying for artist's opportunities, networking and marketing.
Artist Groups - The Painter's Forum meets the second Tuesday of each month at VAE for a short demonstration or discussion and a group critique. Free for members, $5 for non-members.
The Plein Air Painters Group - This group meets monthly at varying locations. Contact VAE for details.