Requires five years as a paid professional in genre or craft, photos/examples of work, two recommendations by professionals, and approval by Academy of Western Artists.
Opportunity to apply for an award from the Academy.
Voting privileges for annual awards in your category or categories (one or more of our seven award categories).
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 Shows.
All Academy newsletters, plus online subscriptions to Rope Burns and Celebrating the WestSM 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.
Musical duos/groups/bands: Group profiles are created after purchasing your individual membership. For award eligibility, at least one member of the group must be a current professional member. The other group members must be either current professional or associate members of the Academy.
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 Shows.
All Academy newsletters, plus online subscriptions to Rope Burns and Celebrating the WestSM 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.
Musical duos/groups/bands: Group profiles are created after purchasing your individual membership.
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 Shows.
Discount subscriptions to Rope Burns and and Celebrating the WestSM magazine.
All communications and special announcements from the Academy, including newsletter.
Also available:
2 years – $80 USD
3 years – $120 USD
Lifetime – $500 USD