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BECOME A MEMBER

If you want to be a part of the art scene in the Bryan-College Station region, please consider joining the Visual Art Society. Our nonprofit organization, founded in 1972 to promote visual arts and arts education, is an all-volunteer organization since day one. We welcome both artists and non-artists alike.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

  • Show your work in our exhibition sites located in local businesses.

  • Members may enter the Art Society’s annual members only art show.

  • Members may enter the annual juried competition and our Arts Council show at a discount over non-members.

  • Members are some of the first to be notified about the low-cost workshops held.

  • Business/Non-profit members at the top 3 levels receive recognition on the website and at special events.

  • Members have their own webpage on our website.  Click "Our Artists" on the top menu. 

  • Members have perks for many Degallery activities for artists:

    • 10% discount on all workshops given by Degallery. Here is the LINK for the schedule and to sign up.

    • Free entry to First Saturday Art Market (September to May).  Register HERE.

    • Discounted price of $10 for the Open Studio with Live Model every second Tuesday with T.W. "Pops" Vanya.  Bring cash or check. HERE is more information.

Your support enables the Visual Art Society of Bryan-College Station to provide art education, scholarships and share exciting, innovative exhibits and events with our local community. 

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Note that all memberships including Friend of the Arts, Patron of the Arts and Benefactor are renewed yearly.

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The Visual Art Society of Bryan-College Station depends on its members, donors and volunteers to fulfill its mission.  Thank you for being part of VAS!

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VAS STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

Students receive all Individual benefits.  Must be able to provide proof of enrollment.  Renewed annually.

$10

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VAS INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP

For one person or artist.  All skill levels, professional or not.  Benefits include membership, discounts for workshop registration, show entry, art fair and members only exhibitions.  Newsletter. Renewed anually.

$45

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VAS FAMILY MEMBERSHIP

With a family membership, all immediate family members residing in the same household get the advantages of an individual membership. Each individual enters shows and registers for workshops on their own. Renewed annually.

$80

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FRIEND OF THE ARTS

Friend of the Arts includes all benefits of the Individual Membership plus recognition on the VAS website. Renewed annually.

$150 

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PATRON OF THE ARTS

Those who want to help advance the mission of the Visual Art Society significantly beyond a simple membership. Renewed annually.

$250

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BENEFACTOR

Those who want to significantly help advance the mission of the Visual Art Society with our deepest thanks and appreciation. Renewed annually.

$1000

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SPONSOR

If you are interested in a one-time sponsorship of VAS and the Aggieland Art Trail, please visit our Donate page to learn more about the different levels of sponsorship.  We deeply appreciate all our sponsors!

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