Join the ARTrails of Southwest Washington!

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Are you a visual artist residing in Southwest Washington who would like to meet other artists and share your talent and creativity? If so, we invite you to consider joining ARTrails!

ARTrails of Southwest Washington is a volunteer-run cooperative whose main function is a public tour of participating artists' studios, held the third and fourth weekends of September. In conjunction with the tour a special exhibition in downtown Centralia features one piece of art work from each participating ARTrails artist. Throughout the year, the group organizes other exhibits and sales opportunities and looks for ways to support artists and promote arts in the community. We also hold workshops and seminars for both members and friends of ARTrails.

Artists interested in joining ARTrails must submit photos of their work to a jurying committee in the spring. An introductory meeting for all members is held in the spring; other working meetings are held throughout the year leading up to the fall tour. Member artists must have their studios open to the public during the tour; limited shared space is available with other member artists. All members of ARTrails are expected to be active in the organization and serve on at least one committee, such as membership, ad-sales, exhibition, or publicity.

ARTrails is a fun and creative organization. We'd love to have you join us!

Fae Marie Beck
Selection Committee Chair

Applying to ARTrails

The 2008 application deadline is April 1, 2008. All applicants will be notified of the jury decision by April 8, 2008. Applications must include five photographs or five 35 mm slides of each media the applicants wish to be juried (example: if you are a potter and a jeweler and want to include both media, five photos or 35mm slides of each media are required). All artwork must have been completed within the past two years. All applicants must include a stamped, self-addressed envelope with proper postage for the return of photos or slides and the decision letter.

A $10.00 non-refundable application fee is required with checks being made payable to ARTrails.

Accepted members will pay an additional membership fee set at $75.00 for 2008 to cover publicity and exhibitions costs.

Click here for the ARTrails 2008 Application Form (Microsoft Word format)

For more information on ARTrails membership and the application process please contact , Selection Committee Chair, at (360) 864-2681.