This application is for Painters, Sculptors, Mixed medium artists who are currently or who would like to become Associate members of Masterpiece Christian Fine Arts Foundation and who would additionally like to pursue applicaton to become a Prima or Pinnacle level member.
Associate Member - An Associate member is an artist identifying with the faith based art community pursuing a role for art in culture. Benefits include discounted tuition at Masterpiece conferences, and discounts on certain product offering and hosted events. Associate level members have opportunity at no extra cost to become a Prima or Pinnacle level member through a twice a year juried application and induction process. Applications deadlines are May 1st and Oct. 1st each year. Your annual membership of $100 may be purchased at the end of this form along with your application.
Prima 1 or Prima 2 Members - Prima members enjoy all the benefits of an associate member and additionally demonstate a significant level of professional achievement and/or technical merit as demonstated in the production of at least three pieces of Biblically themed pieces of work.
Prima 1 Applicants additioanlly may show at least one career solo exhibit or ongoing gallery representation, and/or have been featured in a trade publication, or has a juried status into another recognized national art association.
Prima 2 Applicants that have been exhibited in a solo or collective show (not all at same time).
All Prima Artists will be featured on Masterpiece website with listing and website link and one piece of featured artwork. Induction to the Prima status is a lifetime induction for all members who maintain their annual membership.
Pinnacle Member - A Pinnacle Member enjoys all the benefits of an associate member and additionally exhibits an exceptional level of professional merit and achievement in their field, having representation in at least one national show or one major industry art publication and have ongoing gallery representation, and /or private showings. Pinnacle level members have produced at least 5 pieces of Biblically themed art. Artists will be featured on the Masterpiece website with listing and website link and three pieces of their work featured. Induction to the Pinnacle status is a lifetime induction for all members who maintain their annual membership for at least five years.
Application deadlines and induction schedule: Induction application is available after March 15th each year and should be received by June 1st. Notification of induction will be given by July 1st each year. All applications will be approved on an indivudal basis and all applicants meeting the established criteria are eligible for approval. ANdn if you have any questions or need assistance pleae call 541-601-7496 or info@mcfineartsfoundation.org