A NOTE ON THE JURYING PROCESS FOR GLPAPA ART SHOWS, COMPETITIONS AND MASTER MEMBERSHIP LEVEL:

•     When submitting artistic works for exhibitions, competitions, contests, shows or displays which are juried, members and other artist participants relinquish all rights to dispute the selections of the juror(s).

•     GLPAPA members seeking Master Members status will be subject to a 100% vote of acceptance from the existing Master Members.  Master Member  status requires the meeting of certain criteria.  In addition, any member seeking Master Member status relinquishes all rights to dispute the juried selection of new Master Members.

 

  

Membership / Artist Membership / Membership Application / Master Membership

Membership
 
The Great Lakes Plein Air Painters Association was formed to provide high quality creative opportunities and to encourage excellence in plein air painting through education, exhibition, and competition.  GLPAPA was founded in February of 2004 and between April and October the organization offered 9 plein air painting meets in a number of diverse settings, 7 critiques, a lecture program with 2 professional artists, a newsletter that expanded with each publication, weekly e-mail news updates, and a myriad of networking opportunities.  The program was expanded in 2005 with the inclusion of an open plein air competition and this interactive web site.

Any artist interested in plein air painting and who can be supportive of the goals of GLPAPA is invited to join and take part in its activities.
 




Artist Membership

GLPAPA's Artist Members are eligible for:

  • participation in monthly painting meets, April - October
  • group painting critiques led by Master Members
  • painting demonstrations with member rates as they may apply
  • workshops at member rates
  • exhibition of work in members-only shows
  • participation in open competitions at member rates or juried eligibility *
  • interactive web site, updated monthly
  • listing on the web site as an Artist Member with the opportunity for expanded data/contact information at member rates
  • quarterly newsletter
  • e-mail news updates
  • invitations to all GLPAPA receptions and openings

A membership year runs from April 1 to March 31.  Membership dues are not prorated for mid-year memberships.

The organization has  501c-3 status.  Membership is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
 
Artist Membership dues are $25.00 (USD). After April 31st, renewing membership dues are $30.00 (USD). 

Student Membership (same benefits as Artist Members) is $15.00 (USD)
      (accredited high school or college/university only)

Inactive Membership (receives newsletter only) is $10.00 (USD)
 


MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
 for New or Renewing Members, click HERE
These files were made using Adobe Acrobat software.
To download the software, please click here.

 



Please make all checks payable to GLPAPA.  Send to:

      GLPAPA
      P.O. Box 4344
      East Lansing, MI  48826
 




Master Membership

The GLPAPA Board of Directors invited five professional artists with significant backgrounds in plein air painting, instruction, community services and national recognition to join the organization as Master Members.  These five members, along with the Officers and Board of Directors who remained active in the inaugural year of the association, are considered Founding Members.

Master status in GLPAPA begins with Artist Membership.  Members are juried * by criteria authorized by the Board of Directors to include professional and creative excellence, and educational and community service.  Applications for Master status will be reviewed annually and voted on by all Master Members and approved by the Board of Directors.