How to Join the GVAA 

To All Prospective Members:
In order to ensure that your artwork will be accepted for judging, please take time to read the following list of GVAA guidelines and rules before entering your work.

The next opportunity for artists working in two-dimensional art and photography to apply for membership will be on Friday, January 31, 2025 from 10:30-12:30, at the Goleta Valley Library, 500 North Fairview, Goleta, CA.  Another date to apply in 2025 is Friday, February 28, 2025.

 For submission, please bring two pieces properly wired and ready for hanging. They should be in the same medium and style.  There is a $20 fee to submit the work for jurying, payable by check or cash.  
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The show's juror decides who gets admitted as a member based on the work submitted.   Return to the gallery between 2:30-3:30 to see the result.  Both pieces must be accepted by the juror.  If both pieces are accepted, you will be invited to join GVAA and one of your pieces will be hanging in the show.  You would then fill out the paperwork to become a member and pay the annual dues of $35.00.  After August 1st, the annual dues are prorated to $20.00. 
 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. 
  • 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 work, framed or wrapped, may be smaller than 8 inches or larger than 42 inches in any direction.
  • 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 a Goleta Valley Public 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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For more information, please contact Jan Smith, Director of Membership - See Member Links page for her contact info.
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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.

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