Membership

For only $30 per year, you can become part of an extremely active organization of artists with the following benefits:

The fellowship and inspiration of local artist members

Beginners
Professionals
Instructors and public art teachers
Monthly newsletter and web site

Great facilities!

Located at the Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 2000 W. Airport Freeway, Irving, Texas.
3,000 sq. ft. exhibit space
A beautiful park setting, now complemented by the beautiful hippo sculptures created by David Iles for the Irving Art Association and donated to the City of Irving
Space and equipment to support workshops, demonstrations, painting groups, and a library
Central location in the Metroplex
Directions and map see link on left

The opportunity to participate in artist competitions

Texas and Neighbors Art Competition
A nationally-advertised exhibit selected from slides entered by artists from Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas and juried by a nationally-respected artist
Artist of the Month, with prizes - the winners are displayed in the gallery for the next month and also posted on the website.
Wildlife Show, a competition open to local artists
Annual IAA Members Show, juried by a regionally-known artist

22 interesting art exhibits each year

Regionally-known artists
Cosponsorship of exhibits by other art organizations
Member artists may exhibit in the West Gallery

Eight membership meetings

September—May, at 7:00 pm on the fourth Tuesday
Free lectures and demonstrations in a variety of media
Open to the public

The opportunity to exhibit your paintings and advance your career!

An online gallery of member artwork and winners
An annual non-juried exhibition for members (beginners welcome)
An exhibit each summer for participants in the Tuesday/Thursday Painters Painting Groups
The West Gallery reserved for member exhibitions
A winners exhibit at the prestigious Irving Arts Center for winners of the Annual IAA Members Show

The opportunity to learn and practice your art

Eight FREE demonstrations each year by professional artists
An extensive resource library for members of over 400 books and videos, plus a mat cutter!
FREE paintings groups
Over 10 workshops conducted by professional artists, plus other workshops cosponsored by IAA and other art organizations
FREE introductory classes in many media

Encouragement of the arts in the community

FREE introductory evening classes for adults
College scholarships for graduates of Irving schools majoring or minoring in art
22 exhibits annually FREE to the public
Involvement in public art activities at the Irving Arts Center
FREE painting groups open to the public
Sponsorship of the Texas and Neighbors Art Competition and the Wildlife Show Competition

Plus 20 % discount on art supplies at Asel Art Supply

Please Print and Mail
IRVING ART ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Active Membership is $30 per year. Membership year: June 2006-2007
Make checks payable to Irving Art Association: P.O. Box 153581, Irving, TX 75015-3581

NAME: _____________________________________Telephone (____) __________

ADDRESS:__________________________________________________________
(street ) (city ) (zip)

Email address:____________________________________________________________

I would like to volunteer for:

[ ] Officer [ ] Hanging exhibits [ ] Other volunteer activities

Optional Workshop Registration (deposit required)
Workshop________________________ Instructor______________Date___________
Workshop________________________ Instructor______________Date___________
Workshop________________________ Instructor______________Date___________

Media that I am interested in: [ ] Oil [ ] Watercolor [ ] Pastels [ ] Drawing
[ ] Other __________________

About Irving Art Association

The Irving Art Association was established in 1956. IAA is one of the oldest cultural organizations in Irving and is conservator of the Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, a two-gallery building nestled in a lovely park setting with flowers, trees, shrubbery, and a duck pond. In November 2003 the hippo sculptures created by David Iles for the Irving Art Association were dedicated and donated to the City of Irving.

IAA is committed to supporting year round art appreciation and educational opportunities. The schedule includes 22 curated gallery exhibits, professional artist demonstrations at eight membership meetings from September through May, and over ten workshops by professional artists. The major annual event of the year since 1985 has been sponsorship of the Texas and Neighbors Art Competition featuring artists from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Texas and judged by a nationally known artist. The exhibit is held at the prestigious Irving Arts Center. An annual Wildlife Show provides competition for artists in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

The IAA is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2006 on May 7, which has been proclaimed Irving Art Association Day by Irving Mayor Herbert Gears. (text of proclamation)

To encourage the next generation of artists, IAA has awarded college scholarships to Irving visual art students since 1970 and in 1995 began offering FREE introductory art classes to non-members during evening hours. In 1998 IAA also sponsored art classes for seniors at the Senior Center.

Jaycee Park Center for the Arts Directions
2000 W. Airport Freeway
P.O. Box 153581
Irving, Texas 750015-3581

Gallery 972-721-2488 Hours
Fax 972-721-8064
Voice mail 972-721-8063
Email info@irvingart.org

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