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Membership:

Fellow Membership: By invitation only

The fellowship The Dorset Artist Guild fellow membership is £50 per annum.

Fellow membership includes:

  • Invitations to exhibit in our quarterly exhibitions.
  • Opportunity to be in the post exhibition online show.
  • Run a stall in our Artists Markets.
  • Artist listing on the Dorset Artists Guild website.
  • Online sales channel: opportunity to have a gallery listings on Dorset Artists Guild Website.
  • Artist support: full members external exhibitions will be supported. We will share on our facebook and instagram. Additionally we can add to our events page.
  • Monthly meets for our sketching group on the first Monday of each month, offering artists a relaxed morning of sketching, catching up with fellow artists, and enjoying a cup of tea together.
  • Quarterly group challenges.
  • Quarterly social meet-ups at to catch up.
  • Facebook group to share your practice.
  • Instagram: The groups account will collaborate on your posts.
  • Christmas meal.

Associate Membership: Application details below

The Dorset Artist Guild associate membership is £30 per annum.

Our Associate Membership is open to artists at all stages of their journey. Whether you're just starting out, getting back into painting after a break, or still building your portfolio, we warmly welcome you to join our community as you grow and develop your artistic practice. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with like-minded creatives and find inspiration along the way!

To apply, simply enquire below. While a portfolio is required as part of your application, it doesn’t need to be extensive—we just want to see a glimpse of your work.

As an Associate Member, you can:

  • Join our drawing group.
  • Run a stall in our Artists Markets.
  • Take part in quarterly meet-ups, christmas meal & creative challenges.
  • Connect with fellow artists in our Facebook group.

While Associate Members are not eligible to partake in the quarterly exhibition, have an artist listing, or showcase work online, this is a great way to engage with our vibrant artistic community.

Apply for membership here:

enquiries@dorsetartistsguild.co.uk

Terms and conditions

We reserve the right to modify, update, or change these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.

Membership & Application

  • All members are selected based on their portfolio.
  • We reserve the right to decline an application if an artist’s portfolio does not meet our selection criteria.
  • We reserve the right to decline an application if there are no available spaces on the group.
  • To apply, please contact enquiries@dorsetartistsguild.co.uk.
  • Upon acceptance, payment details will be provided.
  • The committee reserve the right to review membership after every year of membership.

Fellow member T&C's

  • Exhibitions & Markets: Includes 4 exhibition invitations and 2 artist market invitations per year.
  • Membership cost - £30. this will increase to £50 from the 1st April 2025.
  • Membership Duration: 12 Months from the date you start. If you join mid-year, the membership fee remains the same, and renewal will be due 12 months from the start date.
  • Artist Listing: A listing on the Dorset Artists Guild website is included in the full membership annual fee.
  • Painting Listings: Painting listings on Dorset Artists Guild Website is on offer to full members. This is up to a maximum of 15 paintings, £50 per year (An additional £5 for 15-20 and £10 for 20-25 pictures). You are responsible for keeping us up to date with available works. All paintings will be listed as a live sale.

Associate Membership T&C's

  • Markets: Minimum of 2 artist market invitations per year.
  • Membership is Currently free. this will increase to £30 from the 1st April 2025.
  • Membership Duration: 12 months membership. Renewed each year.

Sales & Commission

  • A 20% commission is taken on all sales (both online and at exhibitions).
  • This commission contributes to a fund for advertising & marketing for 'Dorset Artists Guild'.
  • All sales revenue is processed through the Dorset Artists Guild's bank account.
  • Payments to artists will be made within 28 days of a sale.

Exhibitions/ Artist markets

  • There will be a selection committee of three pre-selected members to maintain a high standard. This will be more relaxed for markets.
  • Exhibition/ market costs are split equally among participating artists.
  • Participating artists must share stewarding responsibilities.
  • If you would like to exhibit but are unable to attend or help with an exhibition, please notify the group as early as possible.
  • A post-exhibition online show (Not markets) will be hosted for one month, with a limit of 10 paintings per artist at a cost of £10, which will be included in overall exhibition costs.
  • Exhibition flyers will feature QR codes (Not Markets) linking to the online sales channel (available only to full members).
  • Markets - Artists can promote themselves with their own artists cards/websites.
  • The group will promote and market both the exhibitions and artist markets.

Insurance Requirement

  • Artists must be members of a.n before exhibiting to obtain insurance coverage.
  • Proof of membership must be provided to Dorset Artists Guild. (https://www.a-n.co.uk)

Supporting Artists

  • All full members' external exhibitions will be supported.
  • We will promote your exhibitions on Facebook and Instagram.
  • Events can also be added to our website events page—submit details to enquiries@dorsetartistsguild.co.uk.

Dorset Artists Society – Code of Conduct

Dorset Artists Society is committed to fostering a respectful, supportive, and professional artistic community. By joining, members agree to:

  1. Respect & Kindness – Treat all members with professionalism and respect. Feedback should be constructive, and discrimination, bullying, or harassment will not be tolerated.
  2. Community Engagement – Support fellow artists, participate positively in events, and contribute to a collaborative environment. Volunteering is encouraged.
  3. Professionalism – Present only original work, maintain professionalism at events, and communicate reliably when committing to exhibitions.
  4. Integrity & Transparency – Address disputes respectfully through the committee. Misrepresentation and non-compliance with society policies are not acceptable.
  5. Policy Violations – Violations may lead to a review and potential removal from the society.

Terms and conditions

We reserve the right to modify, update, or change these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.

Membership & Application

  • All members are selected based on their portfolio.
  • We reserve the right to decline an application if an artist’s portfolio does not meet our selection criteria.
  • We reserve the right to decline an application if there are no available spaces on the group.
  • To apply, please contact enquiries@dorsetartistsguild.co.uk.
  • Upon acceptance, payment details will be provided.
  • The committee reserve the right to review membership after every year of membership.

Fellow member T&C's

  • Exhibitions & Markets: Includes 4 exhibition invitations and 2 artist market invitations per year.
  • Membership cost - £30. this will increase to £50 from the 1st April 2025.
  • Membership Duration: 12 Months from the date you start. If you join mid-year, the membership fee remains the same, and renewal will be due 12 months from the start date.
  • Artist Listing: A listing on the Dorset Artists Guild website is included in the full membership annual fee.
  • Painting Listings: Painting listings on Dorset Artists Guild Website is on offer to full members. This is up to a maximum of 15 paintings, £50 per year (An additional £5 for 15-20 and £10 for 20-25 pictures). You are responsible for keeping us up to date with available works. All paintings will be listed as a live sale.

Associate Membership T&C's

  • Markets: Minimum of 2 artist market invitations per year.
  • Membership is Currently free. this will increase to £30 from the 1st April 2025.
  • Membership Duration: 12 months membership. Renewed each year.

Sales & Commission

  • A 20% commission is taken on all sales (both online and at exhibitions).
  • This commission contributes to a fund for advertising & marketing for 'Dorset Artists Guild'.
  • All sales revenue is processed through the Dorset Artists Guild's bank account.
  • Payments to artists will be made within 28 days of a sale.

Exhibitions/ Artist markets

  • There will be a selection committee of three pre-selected members to maintain a high standard. This will be more relaxed for markets.
  • Exhibition/ market costs are split equally among participating artists.
  • Participating artists must share stewarding responsibilities.
  • If you would like to exhibit but are unable to attend or help with an exhibition, please notify the group as early as possible.
  • A post-exhibition online show (Not markets) will be hosted for one month, with a limit of 10 paintings per artist at a cost of £10, which will be included in overall exhibition costs.
  • Exhibition flyers will feature QR codes (Not Markets) linking to the online sales channel (available only to full members).
  • Markets - Artists can promote themselves with their own artists cards/websites.
  • The group will promote and market both the exhibitions and artist markets.

Insurance Requirement

  • Artists must be members of a.n before exhibiting to obtain insurance coverage.
  • Proof of membership must be provided to Dorset Artists Guild. (www.artsadmin.co.uk)

Supporting Artists

  • All full members' external exhibitions will be supported.
  • We will promote your exhibitions on Facebook and Instagram.
  • Events can also be added to our website events page—submit details to enquiries@dorsetartistsguild.co.uk.

Dorset Artists Society – Code of Conduct

Dorset Artists Society is committed to fostering a respectful, supportive, and professional artistic community. By joining, members agree to:

  1. Respect & Kindness – Treat all members with professionalism and respect. Feedback should be constructive, and discrimination, bullying, or harassment will not be tolerated.
  2. Community Engagement – Support fellow artists, participate positively in events, and contribute to a collaborative environment. Volunteering is encouraged.
  3. Professionalism – Present only original work, maintain professionalism at events, and communicate reliably when committing to exhibitions.
  4. Integrity & Transparency – Address disputes respectfully through the committee. Misrepresentation and non-compliance with society policies are not acceptable.
  5. Policy Violations – Violations may lead to a review and potential removal from the society.