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Membership
MEMBERSHIP in Texas Watercolor Society is $55 per calendar year and is open to all persons 18 years of age and older who live within the United States of America.
In addition to Regular Level membership dues at $55, the Texas Watercolor Society offers additional dues choices which allow members to pay their dues as well as make a donation to the Society. The additional dues choices are:
- Gold Level $250
- Silver Level $175
- Bronze Level $75
- Student Level $25 (ages 18 and younger)
Donations go to support the Annual Exhibit costs and maintain the highest quality of venue, juror talent, catalog creation and associated administrative costs. Donation level dues are greatly appreciated and are recognized in the Annual Exhibit catalog next to each member’s name.
Associate Membership
ASSOCIATE membership is extended to any individual paying annual dues. Associate members, in good standing (dues paid for the current year and a completed application process) have the right to vote, hold office, and participate in TWS activities. Membership forms are available on the website.
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Benefits of TWS Associate Membership:
- Voting member status
- Annual Exhibit full color catalog (a $30 value!)
- Discounted entry fees for the TWS Annual Exhibit
- Mailed Prospectus entry forms for Annual Exhibit
- Discounted registration fees for all Workshops
- TWS directory of all members (published every 2 years)
Signature Membership
SIGNATURE membership is contingent upon active associate membership and the artist having two (2) paintings accepted by jurors in TWS ‘s annual juried exhibitions. Upon checking current status and verification, active signature members have the privilege of using the initials “TWS” after their signature, provided they remain active members of the Society.
Signature membership must be applied for by the artist. Direct any inquiries to the Signature/Status chair listed on the website, www.texaswatercolorsociety.org
Benefits of TWS Signature Membership:
- All of the above benefits of Associate Membership
- Privilege of using TWS initials after signature
- Application for Sage Brush membership
There are two levels of signature membership
Sage Brush (SB)
SAGE BRUSH status is open to signature members only. Refer to requirements on the website or contact the signature/status chair listed.
The purpose of Sage Brush Society is to honor those active-signature members in the TWS who have continued to promote the advancement of watercolor through professional competitions. It is based on a point system with points awarded for acceptance in juried shows. These points must be accrued from the date of election to Signature Membership in the TWS.
The Sage Brush (SB) Active Signature members of TWS who have acquired 50 points by being accepted and/or receiving awards in recognized competitions.
Purple Sage Brush (PS)
PURPLE SAGE BRUSH status is open to signature members/sage brush status only. Refer to requirements on the website or contact the signature/status chair listed.
Purple Sage Brush (PS) Active Signature members of TWS who have acquired 75 points by being accepted and/or receiving awards in recognized competitions.