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Membership

Annual Membership Dues

You can mail a check to

Southwest Missouri Visual Arts Collective

P.O. Box 3066

Springfield, MO 65808-3066

Membership is non-exclusive so members are free to

exhibit and sell outside the Collective.

Dues are assessed on an annual calendar basis.

Current dues must be paid to participate in any exhibition.


Membership Information

Individual Artist
Sharable Information
Product

Please send all news-related items to directly to dougsteere@gmail.com one week before our meeting.

Paid members will receive the monthly newsletter and any announcements. 
 

SWMO Visual Arts Collective membership dues are paid on a January–December calendar basis, and members may join at any time during the year. If a member joins after October 1, their dues will be applied through the following calendar year.

Membership provides the opportunity to enter artwork in all juried shows and be eligible for drawing entries for select exhibitions.

For example, members are welcome to participate in themed exhibitions such as those held on the 5th Floor of Juanita K. Hammons Hall throughout the year.

Members may also have opportunities to display their artwork in Featured Artist shows on the 4th Floor and at community venues such as Nearly Famous Deli and Pasta House. Specific criteria and opportunities are announced throughout the year.

Members are encouraged to become actively involved in SWMO Arts Collective by:

  • Attending monthly meetings featuring guest speakers and demonstrations

  • Assisting with the installation and display of artwork at exhibition venues

  • Participating in events and exhibitions

  • Serving on the Board of Directors

Accepted Media

The SWMO Visual Arts Collective welcomes artists working in a variety of media, including:

  • Watercolor

  • Oils

  • Acrylics

  • Pastels

  • Mixed Media

  • Digital Art (created by the artist, not computer-generated)

  • Photography

  • Fiber Art (as permitted by venue)

  • 3-D Sculpture (as permitted by venue)

If a prospective member works in a medium not listed above, they are encouraged to speak with a Board member regarding possible inclusion.

We invite you to consider the SWMO Visual Arts Collective as part of your artistic journey.

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For our records, we require that the Waiver Form (doc) or Waiver Form (pdf) be reviewed, signed, and dated. Your signature confirms your understanding of and agreement to the terms outlined in the document. You can print and bring it to the monthly meeting. You can also get a Waiver Form at the monthly meeting, sign it, and hand it in. 

SWMO Visual Arts Collective

P.O. Box 3066
Springfield, MO 65808-3066
E-mail: visartalliance@gmail.com

Thank you to our Sponsors

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Nearly Famous Deli
JKH Sponsor

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Contact Information

At SWMO Visual Arts Collective, we believe in fostering a sense of belonging within the art community. Our private Facebook group offers members an opportunity to engage with like-minded artists and enthusiasts, share their work, and learn from others. Our group is active and supportive, providing a space for meaningful connections and collaborations. We welcome all artists, photographers, designers, and creatives to join us and become part of our community.

Download our Information Brochure.

SWMO Visual Arts Collective Brochure

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