Summit Art membership is open to all persons interested in the objectives of Summit Art – supporting art and artists in our local community. All Summit Art sponsored events and activities rely on the volunteer efforts of our membership. Sharing time and talent is crucial to the functioning of our group and expected from all members.
Anyone with an interest in Visual Arts in our community. A General Member who is also an artist may apply for Juried Status after six months of membership as a General Member. A General Member is encouraged to participate in Summit Art meetings, networking events, volunteer opportunities, classes and workshops and any other activities except display opportunities.
Student members must be enrolled as full-time students and will have the same privileges as general members.
Arts Educators with a certificate of teaching and will have the same privileges as general members.
Organizations, galleries and businesses may access information about Juried Artist Members and their artwork. They can proudly display their support for the Summit Art organization. Summit Art will assist in any display or exhibition opportunities hosted by the Corporate/Gallery member. Corporate/Gallery members will have the same privileges as general members.
Artists who have been accepted for membership under a juried process. All artists who wish to apply as a Juried Artist Member must first hold membership status in one of the other categories of membership for at least two months prior to making application. Juried Artist Members are entitled to display their art at Summit Art venues and events. New members will be juried in twice a year, based on artistic merit in a process administered by a Jury Committee. Summit Art retains 20% of the total purchase price of all artwork as a fee for service. Read the INTRUCTIONS TO BECOME A JURIED ARTIST MEMBER HERE.
The deadline for applying for the May jury session each year is May 1. Applications will only be accepted April 1 to May 1 each year for this session.
The deadline for applying for the November jury session is November 1. Applications will only be accepted October 1 to November 1 each year for this session.
Tammie Dickerson – Jury Chairperson | Phone: 816-588-8063 | EMAIL