Subscribe to Dorset Visual Arts

As an artist or maker living and working in Dorset you are probably familiar with Dorset Art Weeks (DAW), currently the largest open studios organisation and event in the country.

Open Studio and Art Trail events have become increasingly important to artists who wish to increase their income, raise their profile and gain valuable feedback from their visitors.

DAW’s parent organisation, Dorset Visual Arts (DVA) is committed to raising the profile of the visual arts in the County through the provision of high quality events. So in addition to the well-established biennial event, DVA is now in the throws of developing other events and opportunities which will further raise the profile of the County’s artists and at the same time offer the public access to high quality visual arts events.

DVA continues to develop additional benefits for subscribers other than those associated with the permanent on-line directory with your own self-administered entry.

If you would like to join, please download a copy of the application form as a PDF or contact Dorset Visual Arts Promotion Ltd. for more information.

Subscription Details

Individual artists and makers

These are defined as artists or makers who usually live and/or work in the County of Dorset.

‘Emerging artists’

Emerging Artists are eligible for a 50% reduction in subscription fees. To qualify as an Emerging Artist you must have finished an art related degree or HND course not more than 3 years ago, and/or have started your first professional workshop or studio in Dorset within the last 2 years. You should be working as an artist for at least 50% of your time. Emerging Artists status can be held for up to two years. Documentary proof of status will be required.

Affiliates

These are defined in two groups:

Group 1 applies to commercial galleries; art clubs and societies; artists’ studio groups (where 4 or more artists work in the same building); adult education/evening class groups.

Group 2 applies to schools, colleges, healthcare organisations, disability organisations, and other charitable organisations with an educational remit.

Other Concessions

Discretionary concessions will be considered in the case of disability or genuine hardship. Please contact DVA to discuss.

* In addition, an annual map of selected Silver and Gold subscribers is planned as a later development.
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