The Buffalo Society of Artists offers three levels of membership.
- Student Membership is available to college and graduate art students.
- Associate Membership is available to all individuals (artists and non-artists) who support the BSA’s mission and goals.
- Exhibiting Artist Membership is awarded to artists who have been accepted into the BSA through a jurying process.
Learn more about the benefits of each level below.
Student Membership
$20.00/year
Student Membership is available to all college or graduate art students wishing to join the BSA and support the organization’s mission and goals.
Student Membership includes:
- A limited customizable member profile for inclusion in our directory of Student Members (coming soon)
- The BSA newsletter and emails
- Invitations to all BSA exhibition openings
- Discounts to BSA sponsored events (when applicable)
Additionally, Student Members are eligible to:
- Submit artwork for inclusion in BSA Open Members Exhibitions and other non-juried shows
- Request a free portfolio review
- Apply for Exhibiting Artist membership by jury review
Associate Membership
$35.00/year
Associate Membership is available to all individuals (artists and non-artists) wishing to join the BSA and support the organization’s mission and goals.
Associate Membership includes:
- A limited customizable member profile in our directory of Associate Members
- The BSA newsletter and emails
- Invitations to all BSA exhibition openings
- Discounts to BSA sponsored events (when applicable)
- Vote for and/or serve on the BSA Board
Additionally, Associate Members are eligible to:
- Access our members-only list of artist opportunities
- Submit artwork for inclusion in BSA Open Members Exhibitions and other non-juried shows
- Request a free portfolio review
- Apply for Exhibiting Membership by jury review
Apply for Exhibiting Membership
$20.00
Each fall, the BSA Exhibiting Member Review Panel evaluates all current applicants for acceptance as an Exhibiting Member. Exhibiting Members receive a host of benefits, including:
- A customizable member profile for inclusion in our directory of Exhibiting Members
- BSA "members only" emails and content, including exclusive artist opportunities
- Invitations to all BSA exhibition openings
- Discounts to BSA sponsored events (when applicable)
Additionally, Exhibiting Members are eligible to:
- Submit artwork for inclusion in BSA Open Members Exhibitions and other non-juried shows
- Enter and compete in professionally juried exhibitions sponsored by BSA
- Receive BSA honors and awards
- Request a free portfolio review
- Vote for and/or serve on the BSA Board
- Serve as an elected member of the BSA Board of Directors
Once accepted, Exhibiting Membership dues are $45.00 per year.