Become an Artist Member

Member Benefits

  • Preferred announcement of applications for all Guild fairs
  • Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair exhibiting eligibility (for members only)
  • Special member discount on application fees when available
  • Special member discount on booth fees when available
  • Voting rights
  • Volunteer opportunities (such as serving on the board of directors and committees)
  • Invitation to the Annual Meeting
  • The E-Limited (monthly member e-newsletter)
  • Free ad placement in The E-Limited and on website
  • Access to mentoring program
  • Free listing in “member websites”
  • Jury images review/evaluation
  • Booth image review/evaluation
  • Car rental discounts
  • Opportunity to sell work in Gutman Gallery’s gallery shop
  • Discounted application fees for all Gutman Gallery open calls
  • Opportunity to exhibit in Gutman Gallery’s annual member-only shows (Holiday Artist Market)
  • Additional opportunities in Gutman Gallery (artist pop-ups, workshops, etc)

For information and details, contact Nicole McKay, Artist Relations Director, nicole@theguild.org or 734.662.3382, ext. 301.

If you’re interested in becoming a member, please fill out the form below.

Make sure you read and understand the membership plan for which you are applying, Once you’ve completed and submitted the form below you will be prompted to select your membership plan and pay for your first year of membership.

Once your payment has been processed you will receive further information regarding your membership by mail or email.

For questions or concerns about the form or Guild membership in general, contact:
Nicole McKay, Artist Relations Director
nicole@theguild.org or 734.662.3382, ext. 301

  • If applying for a joint membership (two artists, one body of work)
  • Membership Year:
    The Guild membership year is January through December. New memberships begin on the date the application is received; all memberships expire on December 31st. Renewal notice is sent each October and the renewal fee is due by December 1st.

    Payment Policy:
    The annual Artist Membership fee is $50. New membership applications that are received on or before August 31st of each year will expire of December 31st of that year. New membership applications received on or after September 1st of each year will expire on December 31st of the following year. Member fees are non-refundable. The charge will appear on your statement as The Guild of Artists and Artisans. PayPal:
    Please note: once you click "Submit" below, you will be redirected to PayPal for payment.
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  • I understand that the benefits offered are at the sole discretion of The Guild and may vary by availability, vendor, or state of residence of the members. The Guild reserves the right to add, change, or cancel benefits without notice. I understand that my annual membership will expire on December 31st of each year and that I will lose my membership benefits if I fail to respond to renewal notices. I understand that it is my responsibility to notify the Guild of any seasonal or permanent address changes.
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