Interested in Membership?

Membership Applications are now open (Sept/Oct 2024).

You must live or work within the geographic boundaries shown in the map.

We limit the number of members, and usually each year there is some turnover.

We accept new applications twice a year: February/March and September/October. New members accepted in the fall are not eligible for Gowanus Open Studios of that year.

Requirements:

1. Must live or have a studio within our designated geographic borders (see map)

2. Those not within our geographic borders who meet other requirements will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

3. Must have an art based website, and an Instagram or Facebook account where they post their work.

4. Must join a committee.

——————————————————————————————-

Geographic Boundaries

North: Flatbush, South: 24th Street, West: 4th Avenue, East: Caton Avenue.

Finances

Base dues are $60.00 per year and cover some general expenses such as website maintenance and general publicity.

Some exhibitions and all special events will require additional fees for advertising, poster, maps, space rental.

Membership Responsibilities

It is required that you join a committee. (See list below) Many decisions are made within these smaller groups and your participation is important to the whole group. Each committee will have its own meeting schedule.

Most shows will have gallery sitting requirements.

Membership Offerings

Exhibition opportunities, Community engagement, Interaction with other artists, News about shows around town, Studio visits. Your work will be featured in the members section of our website.

We are an evolving group. We welcome member input and suggestions for expanding the visibility of the group, and range of opportunities offered.

Contact

Please email pswtmembership@gmail.com for any further questions or information.
——————————————————————————————-

Committees

Outreach 
The Outreach committee works to show our presence in various ways across Park Slope & Windsor Terrace. We work to create Public Relations angles through partnerships and cross-promotion with other neighborhood groups. Members of this committee are asked to leverage existing relationships in the community to showcase ArtsPSWT creativity beyond traditional art exhibitions.

Membership
Membership committee responsibilities include meeting and recruiting new applicants for our growing group. Committee members are point persons that field questions and concerns, and help new members to build a satisfying relationship with the group. All committee members will be expected to attend a brief monthly zoom meeting. 

Events and Exhibitions
Committee members seek and facilitate Events and Exhibitions for our group. In a general sense all ArtsPSWT members should be alert for these opportunities, but this group focuses on details relating to jurying, managing drop-off, curating, installation, de-installation and pick-up of work. While exhibitions within our geographic area are more typical, select opportunities outside of Park Slope and Windsor Terrace are also explored.

President
The President is the CEO of the group. They are the contact person for the leadership team to spearhead changes, discuss concerns and brainstorm. This person maintains an overview of the group’s activities, members and needs. They are the public face of the group. They float among committees and help where needed, and take responsibility for making the decisions that are discussed if a vote is impractical or inappropriate. 

Studio Visits 
The Studio Visits committee facilitates rotating art studio visits of ArtsPSWT members- both in person and recorded- that grow understanding of various backgrounds, creative processes, challenges, and success. The principal goal of in-person visits is to grow kinship amongst our membership. Video “Zoom Visits” (publicly archived on our website) are executed with a broader audience in mind. Committee member tasks can include: recruiting host artists, coordinating and publicizing visits, recording and post production, translating visits into reports for our group, and creating public content for social media and website.

Website
The Website committee is a small but powerful committee that attempts to keep our website content clear and fresh. This principally includes upkeep of our membership grid- the personal pages of members. This job is handled by multiple people, and works closely with the Public Relations committee.

Public Relations
The “PR” committee maintains our email listserv via Mailchimp and its content, Instagram and Facebook, and PR listings when it is time to create and distribute press releases. This committee works closely with the Website committee, primarily because our monthly newsletter (distributed through Mailchimp) is linked to our website’s blog. One person has generally handled this specific task, which includes coordination with the rest of the PR committee. Besides the aforementioned tasks, some committee members are to be responsible for checking and responding to our group's “info@artspswt.com” emails.

Treasury
The Treasury committee- ideally two trusted individuals- primarily manage annual membership dues and hold our group’s physical “bank” and receipts. They account for money-in and money-out. They also approve and oversee votes on expenses. Typically votes happen when expense requests exceed $50. They should also have a Venmo account in order to facilitate easy online payments. *It should be noted that our group is not a registered non-profit, and thus has no official bank account. Like the Secretary committee, Treasury should be a shared role so that when one treasurer is absent the other can take responsibility.    

Secretary
The Secretary committee is ideally two detail-oriented members that can take notes during meetings and distribute them to the group in a timely fashion. There is usually light editing and updating involved, but it is generally a straightforward task. Like the Treasury committee, it should be a shared role so that when one secretary is absent the other can take responsibility.