The professional membership category is juried and requires an application including a CV and if applicable images of your work. For detailed instructions about the professional membership application procedure please refer to the instructions here.

BENEFITS

• Subscription to Studio Magazine

• Eligible to create Citizens of Craft profile

• Opportunity to retail in the Alberta Craft Gallery Shops in Edmonton and Calgary. See separate admission process see here

• Receive the bi-weekly Alberta Craft Member e-news full of calls for artists, event listings, craft news, funding opportunities and more.

• Exclusive exhibition calls and opportunities

• Listing on the Alberta Craft Council online member directory

• Invitations to professional development events (craft tours, talks, webinars…) at a reduced participation rate

• Access career guidance services, including potential referrals, teaching, business, peer networking and marketing

• Career promotion opportunities through Member e-news, social media

• Eligible for board nominations, committee participation and Alberta Craft Awards nomination

• Free subscription and special member pricing on advertising in the Alberta Craft Magazine

• Vote at the Alberta Craft Council Annual General Meeting (AGM)