AAC-Membership Benefits and Opportunities

The Atlanta Artists Center is a 58-year non-profit arts organization dedicated to supporting the growth and exposure of artists in the Southeast. The organization offers multiple opportunities for personal and professional artistic growth and networking within Atlanta and surrounding communities. Our mission is to support the growth and development of artists and promote arts within the community.

 

Member Benefits Include:

Grandview Gallery and Studio
The AAC Grandview Gallery and Studio is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-4pm.  The Gallery is closed on Sunday and Monday except for members attending the Monday Sketch Group.

Monthly Member Meetings 7-9 pm Free to Members
Our meetings are the third Monday of each month (except December) and include professional speakers, artists, demonstrations, and industry leaders.  This is a great time to network, meet new members and make new friends.

Monthly Juried Exhibits
Submit you work to our monthly show exhibitions in the Grandview Gallery.  This is an opportunity for you to build your resume of exhibitions and experience.  AAC maintains a long-standing portfolio of professional educators and experienced judges who select a variety of mediums and present 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards and Honorable Mention ribbons. Some exhibits also award cash prizes. (Click here for AAC Submission Guidelines.)

Outside Exhibit Opportunities
Submit your work to be placed in exhibits in and around the Atlanta Communities in other venues such as: Basil’s Restaurant (non-juried), retail locations, universities, colleges, churches, office buildings and many other special outside exhibit opportunities. Each year we also have a special outside exhibit at Binder’s prestigious Lime Light Gallery located in the Binder’s Art and Supplies Store in Buckhead. We also have multiple FREE outside exhibit opportunities in many of the area Libraries including the Buckhead Library, Sandy Springs Library and the Downtown Atlanta Library.

Educational Programs

Workshops
Workshops at AAC are an important aspect of our programming and are opportunities for intensive study with local and national recognized artists, professionals and leaders. Each month we offer fee-based workshops to support our member artists’ creative techniques, education and growth.

Boot Camps – Free to Members
Boot Camps are designed to give you the first phase of learning and education in a variety of areas such as framing, photography, marketing, art techniques, art business management, accounting and a variety of other subjects.

Sketch Groups
Join in on our weekly sketch groups and develop your sketch, drawing and painting skills. We provide easels, tables and chairs on a first come basis or you can bring your own easel.

Friday Open Studio 10 - 1:30pm, $4 participation fee
Bring your latest creation and create along side other artists.  Network during lunch and watch demonstration videos.  This is a great way to meet other artists and get feedback, support and education.

AAC Member Credential Program
Build your artist credential status with AAC’s Member Credential program. 

Photography Salon
The Photography Salon group meets the second Sunday of each month from 3-5pm.

Grandview Mat Bin
Bring your matted and sealed art work for sale in our gallery mat bin. 2 pieces maximum, no cost, no judging

Plein Air Painting Group – Members Only
Our Plein Air Group finds attractive and enticing artistic areas so you can create a master piece in nature.  Trips are planned by a group leader always making sure there are bathroom facilities and picnic areas available for you bag lunch.  Whether it’s a river, mountains, horse farm, or a flower field you can be sure it will be fun and motivating. 

Collage Society
The Atlanta Collage Society meets every other month beginning in January on the second Monday of each month.

Volunteer Time
Join in and volunteer to give your time for the many opportunities at events and programs. If you volunteer for a minimum of 20 hours or more you will receive a Voucher (one per year) valued at $20 to use for submission to a Grandview gallery show.

Join a Committee
The best way to get involved at AAC and meet other members is to volunteer a small part of your time on a committee such as: Membership, Marketing, Programs, Fund Raising, Education, Volunteers, Credentials, Hospitality, Outside Exhibits, Emory Exhibition, or Advertising.