become a member

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and live or maintain a studio within a 150-mile radius of Pittsburgh. Students in degree seeking programs are welcome to apply. Please read all application requirements carefully. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Applications are submitted through Slideroom.

Associated Artists and its staff do not review applications. Associated Artists works with an outside juror or jurors to review New Member applications. The juror will be different every screening cycle and is typically announced a few months prior to the screening.

2025 New Member Screening: January 17–February 17, 2025

Application Fee: $30

1. 3-5 Images of Artwork
   2-D and 3-D artwork accepted. Applicants must include the TITLE, MEDIUM, and DIMENSIONS, and PRICE (or NFS) for each image in the form.

   Artwork must be created in the last 3 years.

   If selected, new members will be featured in the Annual New Member Exhibition, August 2–September 14, 2024. Artworks in the application must be exhibition-ready (no damage, with all appropriate hardware included) should be available for sale.. If the work is meant to be displayed in an unconventional manner, all necessary installation materials and instructions must be provided. Artist Commission from a sale is 60%

   Again, all artwork submitted for consideration must be available for the duration of the exhibition should you be accepted. No artwork may be removed during the run of the exhibition.

   Need tips on photographing your artwork? Check out our blog post with tips for photographing your work.

1. Artist Bio
   Preferred length: 250 words.

2. Artist Statement
   Preferred length: 500 words.

3. Artist Resumé or CV

4. Artist Website
   (optional)

Submissions without the required information cannot be evaluated.

The following materials are restricted from entry: live or dead plant materials, organic materials such as food products that will decompose during the exhibition, any material that shows evidence of insect infestation or mold growth, and toxic or hazardous materials.

AAP Members receive discounts from the following organizations:

1. ARTISTS AND CRAFTSMAN SUPPLY
   Members enjoy a 10% discount upon presenting their membership card at checkout.

2. ARTISTS IMAGE RESOURCE
   Members enjoy 10% off screenprinting classes and artist services. Link for the classes and code discounts will be sent to members.

3. CARNEGIE MUSEUMS OF PITTSBURGH
   This includes the Carnegie Museum of Art and Natural History, the Carnegie Science Center, and the Andy Warhol Museum.
   Members enjoy a 10% discount on annual membership.
   Once you pay your membership dues, AAP will email you a link to register online.

4. PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR CREATIVE REUSE
   Members enjoy a 10% discount upon presenting your membership card at checkout.

5. PROTOHAVEN
   Members enjoy 20% off membership.
   Protohaven has a variety of monthly memberships to suit your making needs. Upon registration, provide your current membership card to receive your discount.

6. MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM
   Receive a 25% discount on any Mattress Factory membership with your AAP membership.

AAP Members have access to additional programming through the organization:

1. Professional Development Workshops, such as Taxes for Creatives, Proposal & Grant Writing Workshops, Artist Statement Workshops, Copyright Workshops, and more.

2. Educational and Teaching Opportunities through our VACOP program, Friends of Art, and Taking a Closer Look Program.

3. Opportunities to exhibit in 7-10 exhibitions each year. These include variety of juried and/or curated exhibitions. Both onsite and offsite exhibition opportunities available.