***MVAA is accepting applications for new members.***
**Please see below for the application and information.**
***Applications will not be accepted before May 24, 2025***

Becoming an Artist Member

Incorporated in 1954, the Martha’s Vineyard Art Association (MVAA) opened for the benefit of the Island community: “...to increase facilities of art education, create interest in the arts, make an art center for the whole island, establish a permanent collection, and preserve an old landmark.” As a non-profit organization we are unique from other galleries on the island; as an art association we have a particular focus on bringing the community together through art. We advocate for our association of island artists by providing weekly shows, annual inclusive member exhibits, and artist workshops. Additionally, we foster art education and offer annual scholarships to Vineyard high school students. We also honor our historic building with an annual Catboat celebration and all-member exhibitions.

Artist Member Application Process

Membership in the Martha’s Vineyard Art Association is decided by a two-step jury process:

Step One: Applicants submit 6 jpegs of their work (a single medium) along with an online application. We are not able to accept photography as a medium for 2025 applications.

Step Two: Applicants who pass the juried first step bring those artworks to the gallery for in-person jurying. Both your art and your willingness to participate in the association through volunteering and attendance at MVAA events will be considered for membership.

APPLICATION SCHEDULE

May 24 - June 15, 2025 - APPLICATIONS DUE
Complete and submit the online application with 6 JPEGS of finished works. These images will determine which candidates will be invited to bring their work in for viewing. The quality of your work and JPEGS will determine if you advance to jurying

Tuesday, July 15 - NOTIFICATION OF ADVANCEMENT TO IN-PERSON JURYING
You will receive an email notifying you of whether or not your work was selected to advance to the formal jurying process.

Monday, July 28, 4:00 -5:00 pm - DELIVER ART FOR JURYING
Finalists drop off six works of art (labeled on the back with name of artist, title, medium, size and price) ready to hang/display along with an inventory list to the Old Sculpin Gallery along with a $25 application fee made out to the MVAA.

Tuesday, July 29, 9:00 - 10:00 am - PLEASE PICK UP ALL ARTWORK
Your artwork must be picked up from the gallery during this time.

Friday, August 1 - EMAIL NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE/NON ACCEPTANCE Artists will be notified by email by the Membership Committee of acceptance/non acceptance. Newly accepted members are welcome to bring back two pieces to hang in the members’ gallery.

Tuesday, August 5, 4:00 pm - NEW MEMBERS ORIENTATION
A meeting in which new members will be given an information packet and have the opportunity to ask questions. At this time, new members will meet their mentor, another member artist who will guide them through their first year at Old Sculpin.

APPLICATION

Name

First Name

Last Name

Permanent Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Island Mailing Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone

(Summer, Winter, Cell, etc.)

(###)

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Email

Website

http://

Instagram

Medium

Select only ONE (1)

Painting: oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor

Graphic arts: drawing, printmaking

Mixed media, collage, encaustic

Sculpture

Volunteering Expectations

All members of our association are expected to commit to volunteer 6 hours per year and attend our annual association meeting. Members who don’t meet the volunteer requirements will forfeit the opportunity to have an individual one week show the following year.

I Agree

Digital Signature

Please Answer the Following Three Questions:

1. In addition to a residency requirement (full-time or seasonal), all of our artists share a deep connection to Martha’s Vineyard, which is often reflected in their work. We welcome you to describe your own connection to the Island and invite you to share how long you have been coming here, what draws you to the Vineyard, and how/whether the Island influences your artwork. 2. Please describe the medium you work in, and what you consider your “usual” or recurring subject matter and price range. 3. Old Sculpin is more than a gallery; it is a community of artists. Our members volunteer their time to set up and take down shows and attend gallery openings. Artists are asked to give at least 6 hours of their time each year to help advance the gallery. We invite you to share how you envision contributing your time during the season. Some examples are: teaching, helping at the gallery, assisting in or promoting events, off-season support or participation in and/or helping organization of fundraisers, community outreach, etc.

Becoming an Artist Member

Artist Member Application Process

APPLICATION SCHEDULE

APPLICATION

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