Leamington Studio Artists Membership Policy

Leamington Studio Artists (LSA) is a charitable organisation in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, dedicated to supporting artists in the area and fostering public interest in the visual arts. We welcome new members of all artistic levels, from established professionals to enthusiastic beginners, aged 16 and over.

Eligibility:

Anyone aged 16 or over interested in furthering the aims of LSA and committed to its charitable objectives can apply for membership. This includes artists working in any visual medium, as well as individuals with a general interest in the arts.

Types of Membership:

• Standard Membership 
• Student Membership 

Both membership types offer the following benefits:

• Member directory listing: Gain a profile on the LSA website with a bio, website link, social media links, and up to six images of your work.

• Regular Communication: Stay informed about exhibitions, competitions, and opportunities via a monthly newsletter and website

• Networking and Inspiration: Connect with other local artists and find inspiration.

• Development and Support: Receive encouragement and support to develop your artistic practice and market your work.

• Exhibition and Sales Opportunities: Exhibit and sell work in professionally curated spaces with low commission charges.

• Competition entries: Members can participate in LSA’s competitions with the chance to win prizes and recognition.

• Support the arts: Your membership contributes to LSA’s charitable activities, supporting artists and promoting the visual arts in the community.

• Professional development: Gain valuable exposure through exhibition opportunities, competitions, and networking events.

• Creative community: Connect with a vibrant community of artists, share your passion, and learn from each other

•  Personal growth: Develop your artistic skills through workshops, demonstrations, and access to studio spaces.

In addition, our Standard Membership offering also includes:

• Affordable Studio and Exhibition Space: Access to affordable rental of studio and exhibition space at East Lodge Gallery (Jephson Gardens) and the ArtRoom Gallery (Leamington town centre)

• Volunteer:  In one of our galleries and participate in curating and presenting artwork.

Membership Policies and Procedures

Application Process:

You can apply for membership online through the LSA website. The application form is straightforward and requires basic information about yourself and your artistic interests. Here is a link: https://lsa-artists.org/become-a-member/

Membership Fees

These are shown on the application form in the membership section of LSA’s website.

Membership Renewal

Membership is for 12 months, and you will receive email notification to renew one month before you are due. Please note you can only renew your membership on the day that it is due.

Student Membership

Is available to individuals aged 16 and over who are currently enrolled in a recognised educational institution (e.g., secondary school, college, university, or art-specific course).

Code of Conduct 

LSA has a policy for fostering a safe and respectful environment which is on the website and as a member this policy must be fully complied with. Failure to do so may result in termination of your membership. Here is a link: https://lsa-artists.org/policies/

Duty of members

It is the duty of each member of LSA to exercise his or her powers as a member in the way he or she decides in good faith to further the charitable purposes of LSA. This also includes complying with LSA health and safety policies. Here is a link: https://lsa-artists.org/policies/

Termination of membership

In section 4 of LSA’s constitution it details the various aspects where membership may be terminated. The constitution is on the website and all members are requested to read it. Here is a link: https://lsa-artists.org/constitution/

Data Protection

Information provided to LSA will be processed and held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and all other applicable UK law.

Help and Support

Putting your information onto websites can sometimes be challenging. We offer full support in doing this, and our membership secretary will help you in completing this task. We also partner with organisations that can help and guide you if you are thinking of developing your own website or social media platforms.

Additional Information:

LSA is a member-led organisation, and members are encouraged to participate in its activities and decision-making processes at our AGM, members meetings, or our digital platforms etc. We regularly host social events to provide opportunities for members to connect outside the studio. 

LSA values diversity and inclusion and welcomes members from all backgrounds and artistic styles.

If you are interested in becoming a member of Leamington Studio Artists, we encourage you to visit our website for more information and to apply online.

This policy will be reviewed every year.