Membership Information

Become part of the largest creative community in Dorset

There are two Membership rates: Standard and Emerging

Standard Membership is available to everyone, whether an individual practitioner, gallery owner, artist collective or organisation leader.

Fee: £50 per year

Emerging Artist Membership has the same benefits to Standard Membership but with a reduced rate of £30, for up to two consecutive years

Feature on your own artist page on the DVA website with your artist statement, artwork images and contact details including socials
Receive our comprehensive monthly member newsletter with DVA news, upcoming events, member news and regional + national opportunities
Receive 10% discount on Dorset Art Weeks participation, the most established open studios event in the county
Take part in DVA gatherings and network meetings across Dorset, a great opportunity to meet other creatives
Be involved in our Curated Cultural Programme, DVAtions - with bursaries, residencies, Open Calls and other opportunities
Participate in DVA’s Artist Development Programme - peer-to-peer support, resources, learning and other activity designed to support creative practice at all stages
Share your news on the DVA website, DVA social channels and mentions in DVA press releases (where relevant and appropriate)
Receive special DVA member discount on artist adverts in Evolver Magazine, the free Wessex Arts and Culture Guide
Belong to a regional arts organisation with advocacy as a DVA Member and access to regional partnerships and working

An Emerging Artist is deemed to be:

- Artists and Makers aged 18 - 25

- Those in full time education

- Those who have recently completed a relevant arts or design foundation degree, undergraduate/postgraduate degree, (in the last 3 years)

- Those returning to their practice after a significant break or career change

Alongside this, there is a focus on developing engagement with Further Education establishments in the region.

A concession rate of £30 applies for those in receipt of Personal Independence Payment or Income Support

Please send current evidence from the relevant authorities with your application to news@dorsetvisualarts.org. Please note we cannot support other Concessionary Groups.