We welcome you to take the next step to be an exciting part of the Masterpiece Family of artists and friends. You can become an artist member (three levels) or a Patron member starting at $100 per year.
An Associate member is an artist identifying with the faith based art community, pursuing an active role for a Biblical worldview in art culture.
Benefits include discounted tuition at Masterpiece conferences, and discounted or free videos and product offerings and hosted events. Associate level members have opportunity at no extra cost to become a Prima or Pinnacle level member through a bi-annual juried application and induction process based on production of at least 3 (Prima) or 5 (Pinnacle) works of Biblically themed art. See more details below.
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Associate Artist: $100/y or $25/quarter.
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Prima artist members enjoy all the benefits of an associate member and additionally demonstrate a significant level of professional achievement and/or technical excellence in at least three original pieces of Biblically themed.
Prima 1 or Prima 2 Members
Prima 1 Applicants demonstrate they have exhibited their Biblically themed work in at least three public exhibits and/or one featured exhibit of their work with ongoing gallery representation (can be online). Prima 1 members have also been featured in a trade publication, or has a juried status into another recognized national art association.
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Prima 2 Applicants demonstrate they have exhibited their Biblically themed work in at least three public exhibits or public installations and/or one featured exhibit of their work with ongoing gallery representation. (can be online gallery).
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Prima Artists will be featured on the Masterpiece member gallery with listing, website link, and one piece of featured artwork. Induction to the Prima status is a lifetime induction for all members who maintain their annual membership. Application and induction is bi-annual, applications may be submitted by May 1st or October 1st each year. Notification of induction will be given within 3 three weeks of deadline.
Pinnacle level members have produced at least 5 pieces of Biblically themed art. Pinnacle members enjoys all the benefits of an associate member yet additionally exhibit an exceptional level of professional merit and achievement in their field, having representation in at least one national show or as a featured artist one major industry art publication and have ongoing gallery representation, and/or private showings. Artists will be featured on the Masterpiece website with listing, website link, and three pieces of their work featured. Induction to the Pinnacle status is a lifetime induction for all members who maintain their annual membership for at least five years.
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All applications will be approved on an individual basis and all applicants meeting the established criteria are eligible for approval. Bi-annual induction applications due May 1st or Oct. 1st each year. Notifications will be given within three weeks of deadline.
Like Gideon, we cannot accomplish the God-given task alone. Patrons are an essential element of the organization, contributing annually to undergird the mission of Masterpiece Christian Fine Arts Foundation. Benefits include receiving newsletter updates, discounted purchase of select products from website, discounted or free teaching videos, attendance at conferences, workshops for self or family member. Gifts may be in cash or goods received.
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SISTINE LIFETIME : Endowment gift
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LUMINARY MEMBER: $5,000/y OR $1,250/q
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CRESCENDO MEMBER: $2,500/y OR $625/q
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CITADEL MEMBER: $1,000/y OR $250/q
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IGNITER: $500/y OR $125/q
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TORCH BEARER/FRIEND: $100/y OR $25/q