We welcome new members at all levels: beginning, intermediate, and advanced, as we believe we all have something to share – no matter what level of artist. Membership is open to artists living in Northern Plains states of CO, IA, ID, KS, MN, MT, ND, NE, OK, OR, SD, UT, WA and WY. Our annual membership dues are $30.
Our society encourages participation, learning, networking, and making great friends in a fun, creative environment.
We host quarterly meetings, demos, workshops, and an annual show for our members. We have started a card making social group, and a monthly artist challenge to further our creative journey. We would invite you to join us!
Requirements for a signature membership: To have received two awards within a five-year period and to keep one’s membership current. A non-signature member may also work toward signature status by receiving one of the following during the annual show: Juror’s Award, Merit Award, Honorable Mention.
Please do not send a check. We will not accept that form of payment. You must sign up and pay on our website. Checks will be returned.
Membership benefits:
- Discounted rates for workshops
- Guest speakers and programs about the making and marketing of art – Our quarterly programs at member meetings include professional artists, gallery owners, arts educators, and others related to the visual arts.
- Art shows – NPWS features an end-of-summer annual show and sale. Members are represented in fine galleries, local businesses, art fairs in and out of our area. And, there are occasional local exhibiting opportunities for non-juried shows.
- All artist levels welcome – beginning, intermediate, and advanced. We believe we all have something to share – no matter what our skill level. We are a community of artists supporting and encouraging each other!
- Become a Signature member – Requirements are to have received two awards within a five-year period and maintaining consecutive, current membership current. A non-signature member may also work toward signature status by receiving one of the following during the annual show: Juror’s Award, Merit Award, Honorable Mention
- Educational opportunities – Workshops, classes and demonstrations by professional artists and art instructors at special rates
- Social events and networking opportunities – We know that being an artist can be a lonely business. NPWS provides social events such as monthly card making events that also stretch your creative brain — for artful FUN!
- Members-only Facebook – page to share your painting and for society members’ helpful critique. The Facebook page also issues fun, educational art challenges in which you can participate !
- NPWS Newsletter – detailing artful news within the society and around the area.
- Quarterly meetings
- Community outreach – supports and encourages watercolor skill development with area youth.
- Community of artists supporting and encouraging each other