Membership shall be open to any artist who meets the eligibility requirements regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

The Martin Artisans Guild is dedicated to the advancement of the arts and the support of artists.

At the Martin Artisans Guild, we’re excited to create a supportive community where artists can exchange ideas and grow together. Our goal is to enrich our members and impact Martin County’s artistic culture by showcasing high-quality, relevant art in various mediums and styles, ranging fron oils and watercolors to fabrics, collage, sculpture, photography and everything in between, in our beautiful gallery space, The Palm Room Art Gallery & Artisans Boutique.

There are many reasons to consider joining, the biggest being that what you may not be able to do alone can be done in a community!

Membership Shared Benefits

• Showcase your best artwork in 6 exciting exhibits each year at The Palm Room Art Gallery! We’ll help you promote your work to collectors, designers and art lovers from all over Martin County and beyond.

• Cooperative sharing of exhibit fees covers the cost of a beautiful gallery space, marketing and fabulous opening receptions that keep art enthusiasts coming back for more.

  Collectors love to meet artists, so our exhibiting artists cover short gallery docent shifts (3-4 per show). Hanging out with other artists while contributing 10 volunteer hours a year helps to keep our Guild thriving.

• Engaging meetings where we share ideas, enjoy demonstrations and discover new exhibit opportunities. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn about both the creative and business sides of art.

  A chance to participate in the Martin County Open Studio and Gallery Tour! If you meet your volunteer and exhibit requirements, you could connect with up to 400 visitors over a fantastic two-day weekend.

Becoming a Member

Complete our quick checklist below to determine of you’re ready to apply. Even if you feel prepared, you may still have only one of two simple qualifications that would block your acceptance. If that’s the case, please work on those items and wait for the next submission period. Our rigorous qualifications are designed to support youo as an artist and pave the way for your success. To apply, it only costs a $15 processing fee, which is non-refundable but will provide you with valuable feedback on your current art career status.

Feel free to reach out with any questions to: membership@mcost.org.

Membership calls for the Martin Artisans Guild are juried and occur twice a year. The membership year runs from April 1st to the end of March.

Here is some great information all applicants should read:

When Are You Ready to Call Yourself a Professional Artist?

_____ I live, have a studio, or teach art in Martin County.

_____ I have an art resume and artist’s statement.

_____ I have basic computer skills.

_____ I have a dedicated website or online social media art presence.

_____ I have exhibition experience.

_____ I have a consistent body of work that reflects skill and understanding in my primary medium.

How much will it cost?

As a cooperative non-profit organization, we have operating costs which include the expenses of a beautiful gallery space, effective marketing to get your work out there, and fabulous opening receptions that draw art enthusiasts back for more. You can spend time and money doing all that for yourself, or you can enjoy more time creating by sharing Guild resources!

Our all-volunteer teams work to keep the costs to a minimum by offsetting with fundraisers and grants. In exchange, we require exhibit fees, a little docent time for exhibits, and 10 volunteer hours a year.

Ready to apply? Follow these steps:

1. Complete the New Member Application (below).

2. Email the following to membership@mcost.org:

   1. Your Artist Resume and Artist’s Statement. Your resume should highlight your art education, training, workshops, exhibitions, awards, and membership in other art organizations (particularly state, regional, national and international organizations). Include any adult art teaching experience. List any continuing art education (classes, workshops, seminars), particularly those with nationally-ranked artists.

   2. Click the Application Fee button below to pay the $15 Application Fee. Your application cannot be considered until this is paid. This fee is non-refundable.

   3. Wait to hear from us. Upon invitation, you will be asked to bring your work to the Palm Room Art Gallery & Artisans Boutique.

OUR PROCESS: Your application, your resume/artist’s statement, your work on your website/social media page and your artwork will be reviewed by members of the Membership Jurying Committee. The Membership Jurying Committee will be looking for a body of work that demonstrates a clear understanding of the principles and techniques of excellence in your chosen medium, as well as ongoing efforts to further your professional career. If accepted, the type of membership (Professional or Emerging Professional) will be determined by the Jurying Committee based on your work and your qualifications.

After this review, the Membership Chair will notify you of the jurying decision and the level at which you have been accpted. If you are accepted, you will be invited to an interview with a Board Member, who will introduce you to our policies and answer any questions you may have. If you understand what is expected and are committed, you will be given the password to the Members Only section of our website, where you will be directed to pay your dues at the level accepted.