A dynamic member-based nonprofit educational organization dedicated to expanding the knowledge of traditional fine arts. Through exhibitions, programs and publications, CAC supports a network of contemporary artists and provides opportunities for art enthusiasts to partake with the arts community.
CAC MEMBERSHIP
CATEGORIES
OPPORTUNITIES AND BENEFITS
Events such as
Meetings, Paint-Outs and Workshops are open to all members. If there is
a CAC Chapter in your area, all levels of membership are welcome. Please
see the Chapters page for more details on
their events. Click on a category below to learn more about the opportunities
and benefits it provides, and find the one that best suits you.
Some of the categories below may not be available to join at the present
time.
PAINTING
PATRON and/or SCULPTING PATRON MEMBER ~ $65
per year/person [Open, non-juried membership]
Supporting members of the California Art Club who wish to be recognized
as artists and/or sculptors but who have not qualified as Artist or Sculptor
Members.
To join the California Art Club, please fill out and send
us a secure form, or call the CAC Office
at 626/583-9009.
"The CAC has been a great inspiration and I am grateful to be a part of this organization. I love attending CAC exhibitions. The opportunity to view so many paintings by such talented members encourages my perseverance as a painter." ~ Cristina Marcu, Painting Patron Member
MENTOR
PROGRAM MEMBER ~ $40 per year/person [Open, juried membership]
Professional artist or art student under 30 years of age
residing in California, and selected by a membership jury.
"Being
a Mentor Program Member of the California Art Club has provided an invaluable
education in how I can work to continue the legacy of plein air painting.
Painting with and learning from established artists in the same tradition
as the French academic training at the turn-of-the-twentieth century has
been a very rewarding experience. The program has been indispensable to
my career and education. I feel privileged to be a member!" ~ Ernesto Nemesio,
Mentor Program Member
OUT-OF-STATE
ARTIST and/or SCULPTOR MEMBER ~ $70 per year/person [Membership by
invitation only]
Fine artist or
sculptor invited to join the CAC based on outstanding recognition and
reputation for high traditional art standards.
"The California Art Club has been a beacon of inspiration and good will for artists, collectors and the whole art community. We live in a wonderful time of opportunity for artists much due to the efforts of people such as Peter and Elaine Adams in the California Art Club. I am proud to be an Out-of-State Member." ~ Kevin MacPherson,
Out-of-State Member
COLLECTORS'
CIRCLE ~ $1,000 per year/couple [Open, non-juried membership]
This
exclusive category of membership offers special priveleges including tours
of renowned artists' studios, dinners at collectors' private homes; and
invitations to special events such as the annual benefit dinner and preview
of the Gold Medal Juried Exhibition. Membership includes the California
Art Club Newsletter and free admission to CAC educational programs.
"The
Collectors’ Circle gives patrons of the California Art Club the unique
opportunity, for $1,000 per year membership, to increase their support
of the Club while building greater awareness and understanding of traditional
fine arts, and while building relationships with artists and others who
share their passion for art." ~ Gayle Garner Roski, Artist Member and Collectors’ Circle Chairman
Annual Benefits:
Annual gourmet dinner presented
in a private collector’s home or unique setting
One collection tour at
the home of a private collector
One artist’s studio
tour with art demonstration/lecture
Invitations to California
Art Club exhibitions, openings and other events
Eligibility to attend California
Art Club members-only events including paint-outs and workshops
Opportunity to participate
in CAC sponsored special museum tours
Opportunities to paint
and spend time with California Art Club artists
COLLECTORS'
CIRCLE ~ Benefits
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