Membership

Prince William Art Society Membership

Published: August 22, 2021        Update: January 5, 2024

URL: https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

            
June 5, 2021 PWAS 50th Anniversary Celebration at Sunshine Ridge Winery

PWAS Membership is open to all individuals, 18 years of age or older, that are interested in supporting the goals of the Society. 

To help meet those goals, it is essential that everyone volunteer in some way to assist elected board members to accomplish the goals set out in the by-laws. We have various committees that PWAS members should check out and become involved in to help the entire membership's mission, goals, and to just plain, learn more!

Members in good standing that wish to display their artwork in our various art shows and events that are hosted by PWAS, are welcome to include their art. The various opportunities and details are provided per show and more can be learned at the monthly meetings. 

 

PWAS Meetings

The Prince William Art Society meets once a month, January through November and visitors are welcome. In December, there is a private member and spouses celebration. The meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month. 

 

Member Benefits

  • Exposure - get your art "out there" with other local artists!
  • Meet other artists - make friends, absorb and share knowledge, talk art-tech
  • Learn from other artists - see demos, ask questions, stretch and learn new skills

Membership includes eligibility to exhibit in shows and activities including participation in regional shows at which PWAS buys a space. Members may be required to pay a show fee, which is typically around $20 to enter. When items are sold, 15% goes to PWAS. Participates must adhere to PWAS Art Display Requirements available for download.

 

Local Shows and Events that PWAS Has Regularly Attended:

  • Stonebridge Open Space Arts
  • Stonebridge "Taste of Woodbridge"
  • Stonebridge "ChiliFest"
  • Stonebridge "Petoberfest"
  • Tall Oaks Spring Show in Lake Ridge
  • Arts Alive in Manassas
  • Occoquan Arts and Crafts and RiverFest
  • Tall Oaks Fall Show in Lake Ridge
  • and more

Members may participate in PWAS sponsored group trips to art shows and various museums and galleries. 

Membership offers the opportunity to be involved in Community Outreach Programs that offer you exposure as an artist. This can include shows at local venues such as High Schools, Libraries, etc.

Members are encouraged to attend monthly meetings that offer the opportunity to meet other artists, become involved in the operations of this organization, and enjoy refreshments. Special interest programs are set up frequently to highlight an art technique or skill. Programs may be presented by a PWAS member or by an invited guest artist. 

Workshops are held as often as available, frequently on a weekend, to cover skills and techniques in greater depth than is possible at the monthly meetings. The cost for these workshops is kept affordable for members. PWAS non-members are frequently allowed to attend these workshops for a slightly higher fee.

You can now join online at the PWAS website. Click on the Join PWAS button on https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership - I did it, it's easy!


Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA and Artistry Spin Blog Admin, specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, Donna's Etsy site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.

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