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Join The Guild

Joining the Rutherford County Visual Artists Guild offers you a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, access exclusive resources, and enhance your skills. To learn more about memberships, please see the options below.

Displaying Artist

Displaying Artists are the public face of The Guild. After a successful initial Jury evaluation, you are invited to offer a selection of your artwork for display and sale in the Visual Arts Center.


Benefits available to all Displaying Artists include:

  • Special Show Opportunities: Participate in exclusive exhibitions and events.

  • Online Exposure: Feature your artist profile and work on our website and social media platforms.

  • Community Engagement: Collaborate with local businesses to display your artwork and share our talents.

  • Member Events: Attend special gatherings, forging connections within the artist community.

  • Exclusive Invitations: Participate in invitation-only events designed exclusively for our artist community.

  • Discounts on Classes and Workshops: Enjoy significant discounts on our classes and workshops.

  • Teaching Opportunities: Share your expertise by teaching classes.​

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All Displaying Artist members agree to have a current W-9 form on file with the Treasurer prior to receiving any earned commission payments. Members needing to complete a new or updated W-9 may pick up a copy at the Visual Arts Center or download one from https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf

Displaying Artist Membership Options
Displaying Artist Co-op - $45

As a Co-op member, your volunteer involvement is integral to our artistic community, and your dedication enriches our creative endeavors. In return for your volunteer commitment, you gain the following additional benefits:

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  • Year-round Gallery Presence: Exhibit your art throughout the year, receiving a generous 70% commission on the sale of your creations.

  • Gallery Showcase: Enjoy the opportunity to be prominently featured in the gallery window at no cost one month each calendar year on a space-available basis.

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Special conditions
All Displaying Artist (Co-op) members agree to commit to volunteering to be a committee team member or on the board of directors of The Guild each year. This commitment may be satisfied in a number of ways, including those listed below:

  • Docent: Work as a volunteer Docent at least four times during the year

  • Leadership: Hold an elected or appointed position of leadership in The Guild (e.g., Board of Directors, Committee chair)

  • Service: Serve as an ongoing committee member and/or undertake ongoing responsibilities (e.g., inventory, bookkeeping, social media)

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Displaying Artist Consignment - $45

If you are passionate about art but can't commit to volunteer time, our Consignment Membership offers the following additional benefits:

  • Year-round Gallery Presence: Exhibit your art throughout the year, receiving a 60% commission on the sale of your creations.

  • Gallery Showcase: Enjoy the opportunity to be prominently featured in the gallery window at a cost of $25 for a calendar month on a space-available basis.

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Additional Membership Options
Non-Displaying Member - $30

If you're not an exhibiting artist but are passionate about the arts, our Non-Displaying Membership is your gateway to artistic experiences:

  • Connect with the Community: Attend special member events and become part of our artist community.

  • Exclusive Invitations: Join our artist community for invitation-only events.

  • Class and Workshop Discounts: Benefit from discounts on our classes and workshops.

  • Teaching Opportunities: Explore the chance to share your knowledge by teaching classes.

  • Access to Our Arts Library: Dive into a treasure trove of creative resources in our arts library.

Academic Student - $20yr

If you are a full-time student in an academic institution and want to further your interest in the visual arts, you are invited and encouraged to join The Guild at a discounted membership rate. If interested, you may offer a selection of your artwork for display and sale in the Visual Arts Center after a successful Jury evaluation. (Parental permission is required to exhibit and sell art if you are under the age of 18.) Our Academic Student membership offers benefits tailored to accommodate full-time students:

  • Become Part of the Community: Attend special member events and interact with our artist community.

  • Special Show Opportunities: Upon invitation, participate in selected exhibitions and events.

  • Year-round Gallery Presence: Exhibit your juried art throughout the year, receiving a 60% commission on the sale of your creations.

  • Discounts on Classes and Workshops: Enjoy significant discounts on our classes and workshops.

  • Access to Our Arts Library: Broaden your arts exposure by exploring the wealth of creative resources in our arts library.

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Note: All Academic Student members who are displaying members agree to have a current W-9 form on file with the Treasurer prior to receiving any earned commission payments. Members needing to complete a new or updated W-9 may pick up a copy at the Visual Arts Center or download one from https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf.

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