The Alberta Society of Artists

The ASA is a registered society under the regulations of the Province of Alberta. Its members include professional artists in all media as well as visual arts supporters.

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The Alberta Society of Artists is a registered charity whose mission is to have an active membership of professional visual artists that will strive for excellence, and shall through exhibition, education and communication, increase public awareness and appreciation of the visual arts in Alberta.

Full Member

Members receive ASA event and meeting news, our email newsletter with notices of upcoming exhibitions, exhibition opportunities and general information, an opportunity to apply for planned ASA exhibitions throughout Alberta, to attend lectures and workshops, to network and to participate on the ASA Website. As a full member, you have the right to place the letters ASA after your name.

There is a jury selection process for new members that is based primarily on the strength of the work submitted.  Prospective applicants must be artists who exhibit a high level of competence and professionalism, and who have an interest in contributing to the Society. All fine arts media are considered. Your membership also entitles you to discounts on all ASA workshops, attend all Branch Meetings and vote at the Branch level and the ASA AGM meeting. Membership renewal is in January of every year and the annual fee for full members is $80.00

Deadline for Application:  Post-marked by March 1 of every year.  Download the Full Member Application Form.

Supporting Member

Become a supporting member anytime and receive ASA event and meeting news, our email newsletter with notices of upcoming exhibitions, exhibition opportunities and general information and an opportunity to apply for all open call ASA exhibitions throughout Alberta. Your membership benefits also include an opportunity to network with other artists and to attend lectures and workshops. Your membership entitles you to discounts on all ASA workshops.

You can attend all Branch Meetings and vote at the Branch level and the ASA AGM meeting. There is no jury and you may join anytime for the remainder of the year at $30.00. Membership renewal is in January of every year.  Download the Supporting Member Application Form.

We encourage you to contact our office for further details:  jennifer@artists-society.ab.ca or 403.265.0012