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The Townsend Artisan Guild brings fine artists and fine crafts persons together to promote education, exploration, awareness, and development of visual arts. Through the individual participation of its members, the Guild strives to promote community interest in and appreciation of the arts through participation in events, demonstrations, classes, and workshops.
There are three types of membership available. Juried Artists, Supporting Members, and Aspiring Artists. Below are details about each of these options.
The Guild provides artists opportunities for self-promotion through art exhibits and community activities. Additional opportunities are available in our Gallery and on our website. Monthly meetings and other events provide members a creative forum to share ideas, to inspire others, and to explore business realities.
The Guild will not exclude any person on the basis or race, color, national origin, disability, age, religion or sex from enjoying the benefits of membership in the Guild or participation in its Exhibits or any of its activities.
Sponsors and Charitable Contributions
Townsend Artisan Guild (TAG) is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization that depends on funding from individuals and businesses in order to do the work described above. We welcome any and all donations. You or your company may provide financially funds to be designated for one of our events, monthly donations, or a one-time donation. For fast and secure payment click the donate button. We appreciate your consideration.
All donations given on this website will be used for TAG expenses exclusively.
Membership
Membership is open to actively working professionals, aspiring artists, and those sponsoring the Arts in the community. We are seeking artists and fine crafts persons who are interested in working with other artisans to build a strong and supportive fine arts and fine crafts community.
Categories of Membership are:
Juried Members - those whose art is approved through a juried process for each category of work. The membership dues are $70. These members have: full voting privileges; juried work eligible to hang art in the Gallery, participate in all TAG exhibits; opportunities to learn from peers and other professionals; and juried work presented in the TAG marketing materials and website. Members are encouraged to participate in TAG exhibits and community activities. Prospective juried members should submit their application, three original, hand crafted pieces of work and $70 application fee to Treasurer, PO Box 403, Townsend, TN, 37882. Details of the jury process are below.
Aspiring Artists - those who are developing their skills for future juried membership through education, workshops, and practice. These members do not have voting privileges and do not exhibit in TAG events. The annual dues are $40.
Supporting Members – those who provide financial support, expertise, and assistance in activities, with full voting privileges. This category is intended business leaders, professionals, and community and fine art supporters. The annual dues are $70.
Those applying for Aspiring or Supporting Memberships should complete the application only and submit the appropriate dues.
Jury Process
The Jury Committee consists of four Juried Artists and the Vice President of the Board of Directors and will assess three pieces of submitted work.
• Only original artwork is accepted;
• Three pieces of artwork can be submitted for jury at any given time. Four or more pieces submitted for jury may result in disqualification of the prospective artist from the jury process;
• All artwork must have been created within the past two years;
• Paintings or photographs must be at least 8x10 in size or larger. Smaller pieces may be accepted for jury on a case by case basis;
• The artist shall attach the title, medium, and dimension to the back of each piece submitted and names should be covered on the front of each item;
• The artist must submit his/her artwork on the date and at the location prescribed unless an alternative arrangement has been approved by the Jury Chair.
The requirements for jury are as follows:
Creativity – A creative, handmade original piece of visual fine art
Overall Design and Style – Effective use of elements and principles of design
Craftsmanship – Technical proficiency and mastery of selected medium
Presentation – Professional presentation (mounting, framing, etc.) that reflects the vision of the artist
Once the art is accepted, the artist will be eligible to participate in TAG exhibits and display in the Gallery. If the work is not accepted, the artist will have the opportunity to join TAG as a supporting member and reapply through the jury process for the following twelve months.
Our Membership Application can be located at the top right of this website if using desktop, or under the 3 line navigation icon if using mobile device.
