Saranac Lake Art Works - Art in the Adirondacks

INFORMATION ABOUT SARANAC LAKE ARTWORKS

Artists promoting and nurturing the arts within our community

Membership Information for 2012

It must be emphasized that for ArtWorks to be successful, each professional level member needs to contribute time/services in some way. We cannot just be a “pay your dues and reap the benefits” organization. Everyone needs to help.
Download a page about Individual Membership or Business/Organization Membership. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

$25 Basic Supporting Member	For supporters, benefactors, friends, beginning or casual artists, and businesses or organizations who support the arts. - welcome to attend all meetings - gets member sticker - is listed on a Supporting Members page on web site - receives invitations to events
$50 Professional Member Fee plus $125 Advertising Fee - $100 if paid by Jan 15	For active working artists, arts related businesses, and organizations - welcome to attend all meetings. What does "professional" mean? - gets member sticker - gets individual listing on web site with image/logo, contact info, and link to own web site - when possible, will be featured in publicity - may have own exhibits, performances etc. listed on ArtWorks calendar of events. - is encouraged to add “Saranac Lake ArtWorks Member” logo to own web site, business cards, etc. - eligible for member exhibits and events
Couples	May join at either level; membership fee is 50% for 2nd member - at professional level, when 1 advertising fee is paid, 1 listing on web site and 1 link - 2nd member can have separate listing and link with their own full payment of the advertising fee
Groups, Guilds, Organizations, Businesses with multiple partners/employees	An organization that joins at the professional level, and pays the advertising fee, will have an individual listing and link on the web site. Members of the organization may also join ArtWorks individually at a 50% reduction of the membership fee. The full advertising fee is still required and the individual gets all the benefits of professional membership (see above).
Advertising Fee	Will be determined each year based on membership revenue and advertising goals. All professional level members, businesses, and organizations will pay the advertising fee.
Financial Assistance	Individuals who wish to join or continue membership but are faced with financial difficulties may submit a request for a reduction in return for contributions of time or services.
What does "professional" mean?	Each artist should determine this themselves. You are encouraged to join as a "professional" if any of the following applies to you: - you actively participate in shows and exhibits - you have tangible evidence of your artistic accomplishments, such as a web site or gallery - you are serious about pursuing a career in the arts - you have developed skills in your chosen media If you don't feel this describes you - then we urge you to simply join as a Supporting Member.

Membership year runs Jan 1 - Dec 31
After July 1, membership fee remains the same but the advertising fee will be 50%; after Oct 1, new members may join for just $25 through the end of the calendar year

If you have questions or are interested in joining, contact Susan at 518-891-7435

Notes from Meetings