subject: National Arts Society [print this page] The National Art Society is a forum created by artists themselves to assist one another in getting their work out in the public and be able to showcase their work and earn a comfortable livelihood from it.
National Arts Society has partnered with other entities who share in our passion of uplifting the artists such as; American Art Society, the National Art Council, Daniel Schuetz Family foundation, California Oil Painters Association, San Diego Plein Air Society, Blick At Materials and Michaels Art Supplies with more partners and affiliates joining. There is a general perception that art is a hobby that is done as a side job and is not meant to earn money. There is also the feeling by artists that when they commercialize their work they are in essence selling out and their work will not be genuine.
The society is a close community of artists of all genres, from students, novices to seasoned who assist one another in all aspects of their work. We aim to provide an avenue for showcasing art works through organizing galleries and workshops and allow artists to network with other artists, buyers, gallery owners and suppliers of quality materials for the artists. The result of all these is that the artist will be able to comfortably live of his passion and consign the notion of the starving artist to history. This journal will feature works by various artists and will work with search engine optimization experts to make the work by our members to be on top of web searches and will also assist members by linking their individual web sites.
Membership to the National Art Society is open to artist in different categories;
Student membership is open to students of all ages who wish to become artists. This class of members is aimed at tapping the talents of artist at a young age and to encourage and nature their talents through mentorship and networking with experienced artists. A nominal annual fee of $39 is levied which affords the member an opportunity to build their portfolio with guidance from the society, quarterly NAS journal subscriptions, discounts which are only available to members and invitations to events which include private collections which are otherwise restricted.
Signature membership is open to novice artists and those who pursue art as a hobby who are otherwise not students and would eventually want to make a living out of their art. A nominal annual fee of $49 is levied which affords the members the benefits accrued to student members and in addition we assist them to be professional artists by helping them build their portfolios and business skills to enable them sell their art and get commissions.
Professional Artists membership is an exclusive class of membership whose members are already earning a livelihood from are. Prospective members are carefully veted and upon gaining membership, they get all the benefits as for signature members and additionally there are eligible to have their work exhibited in National Arts Society gallery. A nominal fee of $59 is charged.
Lifetime membership is availed to members who wish to remain members of NAS without paying annual fees.
International membership is available non-US citizens who wish to join NAS as signature or professional members.
Honorary membership is by invite only and is given to professional artist who have through their work made great advances to the art community.
