Requires five years' experience, photos/examples of work, recommendations, and approval by blind jury panel.
Voting privileges for annual award.
Listed in the Academy directory and on the Academy website.
Work eligible for inclusion in traveling exhibit.
Opportunity to be a mentor/teacher and to lead a workshop.
Priority access and discounts on Academy events including Academy of Western Artists Awards Show.
All Academy newsletters, plus plus online subscription to Rope Burns and print subscription to Real Cowboy Magazine.
Exclusive access to all genre membership lists.
Access to discounted third-party professional services, such as booking, management, promotion, distribution, sales, and professional mentors.
Organizational memberships have the same requirements and privileges, with benefits for up to 3 people. Add members above 3 at $100 per year each.
Please include in your resume: What product or craft do you create? How many years of experience do you have? Where has your work or product been displayed or featured? What awards or recognition have you received? Would you be able to supply photos or examples of your work if required?
Also available:
2 years – $240 USD
3 years – $360 USD
Lifetime – $1500 USD
No proof of work required.
Opportunity to evolve into Professional level with mentoring and workshops.
Priority access and discounts on Academy events including Academy of Western Artists Awards Show.
All Academy newsletters, plus plus online subscription to Rope Burns and print subscription to Real Cowboy Magazine.
Exclusive access to all genre membership lists.
Access to discounted third-party professional services, such as booking, management, promotion, distribution, sales, and professional mentors.
Organizational memberships have the same requirements and privileges, with benefits for up to 3 people. Add members above 3 at $100 per year each.
Also available:
2 years – $160 USD
3 years – $240 USD
Lifetime – $1000 USD
Priority access and discounts on Academy events including Academy of Western Artists Awards Show.
Discount subscriptions to Rope Burns and Real Cowboy Magazine.
All communications and special announcements from the Academy, including newsletter.
Also available:
2 years – $80 USD
3 years – $120 USD
Lifetime – $500 USD