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

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
  • Inclusion of your artwork and events in the BSA e-newsletter (1,000+ emails) and BSA social media (6,000 followers).
  • 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

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

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.