Application Process

IN/A seeks professional artists to join our statewide organization. Artists are accepted through a committee jury process based on the artist’s work and exhibition record. Members will be included on the website members listing, receive periodic digital newsletters and be able to attend various social events and workshops. Most importantly, members have the opportunity to enter the Annual Juried Exhibition at the IMA at Newfields and the Annual Members Exhibition. Both events offer significant monetary awards. Membership dues are $45 per year and exhibition entry fees are $45 per exhibition.

Applicant Checklist:

1. Must be a resident of the State of Indiana for two consecutive years immediately prior to the date of application for membership.

2. INA Membership application 0623

3. Documentation of acceptance into three different juried exhibitions in the last five years – IN/A Approved Exhibitions. Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis. Provide proof of acceptance (catalogue entries, notification letters, etc.). 

4. Resume(CV)/bio.

5. A non-refundable $25 application fee is due prior to the jury session.

6. Email all application materials (items 2, 3, 4) to the New Member Chair and pay the $25 application fee online by October 13, 2024.

Jody Bruns,  New Member Chair

mbruns2@indy.rr.com

317-432-6246

Jury Session:

Delivery and same-day pickup of three pieces of artwork to the Jurying Session. It’s important we jury the actual work and its presentation. All work should be “gallery-ready”. Also include a packet of all application materials (items 2, 3 & 4) at drop-off.

New Member Jury Session date: Sunday, November 3, 2024

Drop Off Time: 12:15 pm-12:45pm

Pick Up Time: 3:15pm-3:45pm

Location:

Indianapolis Public Library, Glendale Branch Community Room

3660 E. 62^nd Street

Indianapolis, IN 46220

Please note that the library is open from 12:00pm-4:00pm that day.

A non-refundable $25 application fee payable online (on PAYMENTS page) is due prior to the jury session.