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GVAA Membership Renewal 

 You may submit your annual renewal fee or new membership fee when accepted  to the GVAA Paypal account  using the Donate button - pay from your Paypal account or scroll down to  pay with a credit card   -  GVAA Membership Renewal Form     

How to Join the GVAA virtually during the Pandemic

​How to join virtually  during the Pandemic.  ​
Use the  Buy Now button to submit the $10 new member application fee. ​- pay from your Paypal account or scroll down to  pay with a credit card

The Goleta Valley Art Association invites artists working in two-dimensional fine art and photography to apply for membership. Membership in GVAA remains in effect as long as yearly dues of $25 are paid by February 28. Dues for new members accepted after August 1 are $15 through the remainder of the year.  We encourage members to actively participate in library shows, critiques, and outside exhibits offered by the GVAA.

Guidelines for Submitting work to our Virtual Shows


To apply for membership, submit two pieces of artwork in the same medium and style at any ingathering of a juried Goleta Library show (see Calendar) between 10:30 am and 1 pm at the Goleta Public Library, 500 N. Fairview Ave, Goleta, CA 93117.  

Presentation is extremely important. It is best to submit two pieces on canvas or two pieces framed under glass so continuity is obvious. The juror will be looking for consistency. Pick up non-selected work between 2:30-4:30 pm.  The fee for entering two pieces is $10.
  • Artwork must be your original work, not copied from another painting nor enhanced in any way by an instructor or other person.
  • Artwork must be sturdily framed and wired for hanging  Clips for hanging are not acceptable. Mats, glass and frames must be clean and appropriate for display.
  • No frame may be smaller than 8 inches in any direction or larger than 42 inches.
  • All artwork on paper must be covered by glass or Plexiglas. Shrink-wrap is not acceptable.
  • Artwork content must be appropriate for hanging in a public facility.
  • Craftwork, jewelry, stitchery, weaving, stained glass and sculpture are not accepted because these works cannot be displayed securely in our venues.
  • If both of your artworks are accepted by the Juror for the show, the artist may become a member of the GVAA upon payment of dues. Membership will remain in effect for the balance of the year. Only one piece will be displayed.
  • If not accepted, please try again as there is a different juror every month. You are encouraged to try again.
  • If your artwork is sold from the Library show, you are expected to donate 10% of the sale price to Friends of the Library. Mailing address is P.O. Box 635, Goleta, CA 93116.
All reasonable care will be taken to protect your work, but insurance is the responsibility of the artist. Neither GVAA nor any public or private facility will be responsible for any loss or damage.
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Benefits of Membership
  • The opportunity to present your artwork for public exhibition and sale.
  • Professional critiques to assist your growth as an artist.
  • Monthly newsletter with exhibition opportunities, local workshops, shows, and events, news of members’ artistic successes, and other art news.
  • Camaraderie with artists of like interests.
  • A link from the GVAA Website to your personal art website

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