The San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild

about us

The San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild is a support council of The San Diego Museum of Art. In alignment with our mission to support The Museum, membership in the Artists Guild requires maintaining concurrent membership in The San Diego Museum of Art.

Artist membership

Any artist who is a member of The San Diego Museum of Art may apply and once accepted may participate fully in all Guild activities. Artist members may enter in Artist Guild exhibitions, receive discounts on Guild sponsored events, and are eligible to serve on the Board of the Guild.

$50 / year, plus one-time non-refundable application fee: $15

$25 if one joins after January 1st, membership is valid until June 30.

To become an Artist Member, you will create a profile including your artists statement and bio. You will upload 5 images of your recent art for jurying. You will need to list Title, medium and size of each piece. Please name your jpg files with your last name and the title of the work (e.g., Smith-California-Cliffs). To begin your application, select Artist Application below, and click Next. After paying your non-refundable application fee and filling out your profile, you will submit your images online.

How to submit images online for Artist Jurying:

Access the online jurying system.

Create a login for Entrythingy.com.

Enter your bio and resume into the text boxes, and then you will be prompted to enter five images of your work.

Once you have submitted your entry, it is not possible to edit the entry.

Please note that your application should be completed by Sunday morning before the first Tuesday of the month (jury date).

Associate Membership

Associate membership applicants include but are not limited to foundations, museums, art collectors, dealers and educators whose primary occupation is within the field of the arts and others who wish to contribute financially to the Artists Guild.

$35 / year

$17.50 if one joins after January 1st, membership is valid until June 30.

Student Membership

Student membership is open to all currently enrolled full-time students with a membership in The San Diego Museum of Art.

$25 / year

$12.50 if one joins after January 1st, membership is valid until June 30.

Only Artist Members may be Board Directors, vote on Guild Business, enter Artists Guild member exhibits. Student Members will be eligible to apply to exhibit in special shows as determined by the Artists Guild Board.

All members may attend monthly board meetings, serve on a committee, plan activities and contribute suggestions to guide the Guild's future.

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Artist Application - $15.00 (USD) Subscription period: Unlimited Any artist who is a member of The San Diego Museum of Art may apply and once accepted, participate fully in all Guild activities. Artist members may exhibit in member exhibitions, receive discounts on Guild sponsored events, and are eligible to serve on the Board of the Guild.

(PAY YOUR SDMA (Museum) DUES HERE: https://www.sdmart.org/general-membership/ )

Associate - $35.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: July 1st No automatically recurring payments Associate membership applicants include but are not limited to foundations, museums, art collectors, dealers and educators whose primary occupation is within the field of the arts and others who wish to contribute financially to aims of the Artists Guild.
(PAY YOUR SDMA DUES HERE: https://www.sdmart.org/general-membership/ )

Student - $25.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: July 1st No automatically recurring payments Student membership is open to all currently enrolled full-time students with a membership in The San Diego Museum of Art.
(PAY YOUR SDMA DUES HERE: https://www.sdmart.org/general-membership/ )

Criteria for membership

The Guild is seeking artists who will enrich the organization and the Museum. Qualifications for admission are evaluated by the Guild board of directors on a case-by-case basis, but, in general, applicants should:

Be guided by a unique artistic vision manifested in original works of art whose ideas and themes challenge themselves and their audience.

Push the limitations of their chosen disciplines, styles, or media.

Demonstrate a well-developed sense of aesthetics

Possess the formal and technical skills necessary to visually convey their ideas.

Present a body of work that is stylistically and thematically cohesive.

Be able to articulate their approach to artmaking through a concise, clearly worded artist’s statement.

Be active participants in the arts at a professional level. Forms of participation may include, but are not limited to:

- A history of exhibiting works of art in solo and group exhibitions at accredited museums and/or reputable institutional or commercial galleries
- Published writings on art in professional journals or similar publications
- Employment in the art field (examples: faculty member at an accredited institution of higher learning; museum curator, etc.)
- Recipient of public art commissions
- Works included in noted public and private art collections
- Current membership in other professionally oriented, art-related groups or organizations

h. Adhere to ethics and professional standards that reflect favorably on The Museum and the Guild, while possessing the temperament
to work with these and other organizations and art world professionals.
Purpose and Benefits

The Artists Guild strengthens the bond between the museum and the artist community of San Diego County by enhancing the museum’s awareness and appreciation of local artists. In so doing it brings original art by local artists to the attention of art patrons for display and purchase.

What we do:

Promotes sale of members’ work at sponsored exhibitions.

Offers opportunities for member demonstrations in museum educational programs.

Provides social opportunities connected to exhibitions within the museum.

Contributes funds to museum activities and art purchases.

Establishes an unequaled affiliation between local fine artists and San Diego's premier arts showplace.

Email Us:

President@sdmaag.org

Address:
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 122107
San Diego, CA 92112-2107