If you are an artist or art enthusiast and would like to become a member of our group...

Fill out the application form below to submit online, or print out the PDF file below and mail to:

Chestatee Artists, Inc.
P.O. Box 572
Dahlonega, GA 30533

If you have any questions, please calll or email:

Oscar Rayneri
Membership Chair
706-927-9937
Email: Orayneri@windstream.net
or Chestatee.artists@gmail.com

Membership in Chestatee Artists, Inc. (501 c 3, non-profit art organization) is open to artists & associates and includes membership in the Dahlonega-Lumpkin Co. Chamber of Commerce.

Applicants should apply for either Artist membership status or Associate membership. Associate members are individuals engaged in or having an interest in the visual arts. Artist membership includes placement on the Chestatee Artists’ website and display status in gallery shows and events. Artist membership is established by submission of four photos or digital images of artwork for review and acceptance.

Online Membership Application for Artist or Associate

What type of membership are you applying for? (Choose Associate or Artist)

Applicant's Name:

Address

City/State/Zip

Email:

Phone

Website (if applicable)

What is your medium? (for Artist applicants)

How long have you worked at your medium? (for Artist applicants)

What do you want others to know about your work (Artist’s Statement):

How did you hear about Chestatee Artists? Indicate all that apply: Website, Member, Brochure, News Article, Other

What do you hope to gain from membership in Chestatee Artists?

Signature (can be typed)/Date: “I certify that the photos/images submitted represent my own original work, created within the last two years.”

Associate Membership, please complete the application and mail a check for $30 to:
Chestatee Artists, Inc., P. O. Box 572, Dahlonega, GA 30533.

Artist Membership, please complete this application and mail a check for $40 to:
Chestatee Artists, Inc., P. O. Box 572, Dahlonega, GA 30533.

Artist Couples Membership, please complete this application and mail a check for $70 to:
Chestatee Artists, Inc., P. O. Box 572, Dahlonega, GA 30533.

Submit 4 digital images of your work by
Email attachments to:

orayneri@windstream.net

Oscar Rayneri
Membership Chair

If you prefer to send photos of your work, send them to the P. O. Box address above.

Chestatee Artists’ Policies:

1. Members are expected to be supportive of each other, and to represent the highest level of integrity in all activities of Chestatee Artists.

2. Artwork must be of original design or original adaptation created by the artist.

3. No commercial kits or patterns are allowed.

4. Paintings, if made from photographs, must not violate copyright laws.

5. Presentation of artwork must reflect quality workmanship and methods of display.

6. If commercial elements are included in the artwork, they must be combined in an original design by the artist.

7. Members will share in hanging and manning of any show in which they participate and will share in costs associated with publicity, site rentals, and other costs of the show/activity.

8. No artwork depicting pornography, gross violence, or controversial /offensive content will be acceptable for membership application or for group shows.

9. Work submitted for a show may be rejected if it does not meet standards of the Chestatee Artists organization.

10. All communication with members will be via email. Members are strongly encouraged to have an email account to stay up to date with meetings, decision making, show announcements, etc. Members without an email account will be responsible for obtaining information from another member.

Membership year is January 1 through December 31 of each year. Members who fails to renew membership by the end of the membership year, would be allowed a grace period for renewal without going through the application process. Late renewal payments must be postmarked no later than February 1.

Artist Membership application includes:

Submission of four photographs or four digital images that are representative of the artist’s work, which was produced within the last two years. Applicants also have the option of presenting art work to the membership committee.
A signature certifies that the photograph/digital images represent his/her original work.
No fee is charged at the time of application.
Accepted artists will pay a membership fee of $40.00 annually (which includes Chamber membership dues).
Couples who are both artists, will pay a membership fee of $70.00 annually (which includes Chamber membership dues).