Membership in SDAG is a rewarding experience and provides numerous benefits to its members:
Social
You will have many opportunities to interact with fellow guild members both at guild functions and on a day-to-day basis. This contact develops great friendships, valuable learning experiences, personal motivation and inspiration.
Display and Sale of Work
As a member of the guild you are encouraged to show and sell your original artwork. You can do this by exhibiting in the Guild’s Monthly Show. You can further increase your exposure by becoming a Wall Renter and on occasion presenting your work as Artist of the Month.
Free Shrink Wrap and Card Display
Members may put two large and five small shrink wraps in the
gallery bin at no charge. Ten
cards may also be displayed at no charge.
Web Page
Members may have one thumbnail of their art work posted for free on the SDAG website. In addition a member may have their own web page on the SDAG site for a one time $25 fee.
Annual Award Exhibit
“Small Image Show” with over $1000 in prizes.
Recognition
Each monthly show is judged and ribbons are awarded in several categories (reproductions of original artwork are not eligible for ribbons or cash awards). Twice a year the Guild has cash award shows in which all members can participate.
Continued Learning
Members can attend free demonstrations three times a year by well-known artists. Please refer to the Paint Rag newsletter for the location of these free demos. These program are made possible, in part, by a grant from the City of Encinitas. The demos are open to the public.
Information
You will receive a copy of our Membership Directory with complete contact information. You will also receive our monthly newsletter, the Paint Rag. The Paint Rag keeps you abreast of upcoming Guild events and member activities. It is also possible for you to place small advertisements in this publication.
Paint Outs
About ten
years ago a few dedicated plein aire painters went out into one of the myriad of beautiful places in
North Coastal San Diego County to capture the light and atmosphere of the
day. Today they are still at
it. This diverse group meets
to paint in such varied locations as Torrey Pines State Reserve in Del
Mar, Quail Botanical Gardens in Encinitas, and Batiquitos Lagoon in La
Costa to name only a few of the challenging spots. You can join them every Tuesday
throughout the year (check the Paint Rag for location).
Mother's Day Artists' Studio and Garden Tour
This is SDAG’s big annual show/home tour and is
a proven success as a local event and is a major sales activity. Members are encouraged to participate
in a variety of ways.
Community Liaison
It is the Guild's policy to be a good neighbor and to participate to the extent possible in civic events in the area.
Membership Obligations
Annual Dues:
Single Adult $55
Family (two relatives per household) $70
Youth age 15 to 18 $30
Membership is renewed every September 1st. New members joining in the preceding months of July and August are paid up through the following year.
Monthly Show
A hanging fee of $15 is due when entering a monthly show for artwork that is under 17" measured on the diagonal. For artwork between 17" and 36" measured on the diagonal the fee is $20. Over 36" is $25. A 10% gallery commission is collected on all work sold from the Monthly Show Wall.
Wall/Floor Renter Fees
Wall/floor renters must pay fees of $35 a month for a set space. Please contact Ellen Cramer or Judy Salinsky for more information about Wall Renters and Barb Mille' for information about Floor Renters: studiomille@adelphia.net. 10% commission is collected by the Guild for Wall and Floor art sold.
Sales Taxes and Credit Card Sales
The gallery collects applicable California State Sales taxes on all sales, which are paid directly to the Sate. To cover transaction costs the gallery also collects a 5% fee associated with any credit card sales.
Gallery Attendance
The gallery is open daily (except Christmas and New Years) from 11AM to 5 PM (with extended evening, weekend hours during the summer months) during which time it is attended by members in 3-hour shifts. Monthly show, wall and floor renters are required to attend the gallery for one or two shifts per month.
Additional Member Responsibilities
SDAG is a volunteer organization. All members will be asked and are expected to perform various tasks from time to time and to support the organization as needed.