FULL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

 

Application Process

 

  • Prospective members to be nominated and seconded by current arc members. Application presented at a general meeting, preferably in person.

  • Notification of outcome made after following general meeting & new member then advised. 

  • Upon notification of acceptance, membership becomes valid when payment of annual subscription is made.

  • This payment to be made 28 days after receipt of acceptance, otherwise membership deemed invalid. 

  • Probationary period of 6 months before eligible for premises key.  Membership rights cannot be transferred or transmitted to another person. 

  • Membership remains valid as long as annual subscription payment is up to date. arc may suspend or expel any member as per Section 6(2) of the arc constitution and members may appeal as per Section 7. 

  • Members may resign by notification in writing.

 

Full Member Benefits

 

  • concession rates for facility use, entry to events, classes and workshops etc 

  • After hours access to premises on application for specified and agreed purposes and times, eligible after 6 months membership

  • Key card must be returned after access. Access cards are not transferable.

  • arc mail listing for minutes, notices, invites etc. 

  • equal say and voting rights in all decisions at meetings 

  • arc Shop artwork space (25% commission on sales)

  • priority in arc projects, exhibitions, tutor and co-ordination etc

  • monthly accounts for use of facilities, utilities and materials 

  • access to private space if available after 6 months of membership or evidence of membership to an arts organisation other than arc or have been a past member of arc, or have references from either an academic institution, a public or commercial gallery, artist-run space, or a recognized professional practicing artist

  •  Short term (up to 6 months) non-residential studio applications for special projects within or external to arc will be accessed on a case-by-case basis

  • Auspice available for grants where appropriate and after Project Initiation Proposal has been accepted at a general meeting

 

Member Obligations

 

  • To agree with the aims and objectives of the organization 

  • To abide by the rules of the organization 

  • To have active input in arc operations eg. meetings, working bees, planning etc (skill relevance) 

  • To keep up to date with payments of accounts and record costs incurred.

  • To promote arc and maintain its good image. 

  • To speak on arc’s behalf only with endorsement.