All Kiawah Island residents and property owners are invited to become members. Membership shall be open to artists who do original paintings, drawings, and sculpture.
1. The Guild will have a membership consisting of people who are property owners or residents of Kiawah Island or Cassique. The membership criteria is determined by the Executive Committee.
2. Members shall have full rights and privileges. They may hold office and they shall have priority status for participating in exhibits and workshops sponsored by the Guild.
3. The members will meet or hold educational events several times a year between September and May each year. An annual meeting will be held in September or October of each year.
4. Annual dues are determined by the Executive Committee and announced to the members. To remain in good standing, a member must pay dues annually.
There are two categories of membership:
a. Members: The property owners and residents. Members shall have full rights and privileges. They may hold office and they shall have priority status for participating in exhibits and workshops sponsored by the Guild. As a member you are automatically subscribed to the Kiawah Art Guild's Newsletter. You can unsubscribe if desired by going to the Newsletter tab.
For new members we ask you to email [email protected] with the following information and images:
- Full name as you want it to appear
- Your Kiawah Island Address (note if this is you primary or secondary home)
- Your other home address (if applicable)
- Your Personal Artist URL Website (if applicable)
- Your email
- Cell phone number
If you would like your work to be posted on the Guilds' website please provide:
- An artist statement (in Word, 1st person, limit 150 words)
- A recent artist head shot photo
- Up to 10 images of your art work (identify the title, medium, substrate, and size)
b. Honorary: Members who are granted special status, at the discretion of the Executive Committee for outstanding services to the Guild or for the development of art in the community. Honorary members shall have full rights and privileges except that of holding office. They shall pay annual dues.
Annual Dues: $50.00 paid in full by October 1. Annual membership consists of activities from September 1-May 31 for a member to be in “good standing” and to be able to participate in Art Guild sponsored outings, exhibits, workshops, critiques, and website member profiles.
Reminders are sent in mid-August for annual due payment by October 1st. Late fees may apply for those not paying by the October 1 deadline. Renewals are required to maintain a member profile on the Kiawah Art Guild website.
Workshop dues are identified separately and payable upon sign-up. As a courtesy to members, cancellations to workshops must be communicated with 60-day notice. Any cancellations or “no shows” without required notice will result in a 100% charge of the workshop fee. If the cancellation can be replaced by another artist, a refund will be considered.
Please pay via Zelle (email: [email protected]) or by check to KIAWAH ART GUILD
If paying by check please SEND your ANNUAL PAYMENT OF $50.00 TO:
Kiawah Art Guild
130 Gardeners Circle
PMB 509
John’s Island, SC 29455
