OCCCA - contemporary art

membership:

Artist Membership

OCCCA is one of the longest running co-op galleries in the USA

Accepted members will participate in great shows with lively opening nights in a historic building under the auspices of a non-profit arts organization dedicated to excellence in contemporary art since l980.

OCCCA can only accept applications from accomplished artists with a desire to participate in a historic long-range vision of Orange County’s future impact as a world-class art hotspot.

Prospective candidates must have an interest in shaping contemporary culture. Prospective candidates must have exciting work to show, and the time and energy to participate in a dynamic, multi-faceted organization of dedicated artists who expect a high degree of camaraderie and commitment.

Contemporary artists working in painting, sculpture, installation art, photography, film, video, new media, performance art and experimental new genres are welcome to apply.

Please submit ten to twenty images or video from a cohesive body of work, along with a resume and artist’s statement, and personal letter of recommendation from an employer, fellow artist, friend, supporter, or collector, plus a letter of intent about your reasons for wanting to join OCCCA.

Membership Basic Duties:

Gallery sit at least once a month
Monthly member dues $30
Belong to two committees
Participate in installing of exhibitions
Attend monthly meetings
Attend exhibition opening receptions

Materials Checklist:

Hardcopies or CD or DVD of 10-20 images or video.
of current cohesive body of work
(300 dpi Jpegs, quickime movie format for videos)
[if possible please burn as self playing slideshow/movie]
Resume
Artist statement
Letter of recommendation
Letter of intent for joining OCCCA

Mail to:
Orange County Center for Contemporary Art
ll7 N. Sycamore, Santa Ana, Ca. 92701
Attention: Membership Committee.

Sustaining Membership

Due to (1) rising membership applications of non-southern California artists, (2) OCCCA's mission to become a nationally renowned art center, and (3) OCCCA's financial interest in increasing membership: We propose establishment of the Sustaining Member. This level of membership will be limited to 25 artists at one time.

Dues:

Contribute $45 per month, due on the 3rd of the month, or $500 ahead for the whole year. If a Sustaining Member misses three consecutive monthly payments, membership and all benefits thereof will be suspended.

Benefits:

Name and website link on the OCCCA website.
Free participation in member group shows.
Waived jury fee for juried shows.
Inclusion in artist pool for member exhibits (Affiliate Member may choose a Sustaining Member as his or her guest artist).

Sustaining Members are not required to, but are welcome to:

sit the gallery.
serve on committees.
attend membership meetings.
attend exhibitions.

Sustaining Members cannot:

vote.
be guaranteed participation in a member exhibit.
lead a member exhibit.
chair a committee.

Selection process:

Selection process will be the same for Sustaining Members as for Affiliate Members, so as to maintain OCCCA's reputation for quality contemporary art. This level of membership is open to artists living anywhere, including locally.

Patron Membership

All Levels and benefits are on a one year term basis,
and are tax deductable

Thank you for your support!


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