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Becoming a New Member

Welcome to the vibrant world of creativity and expression! Joining an art club can be a rewarding experience that allows you to connect with fellow artists, share ideas, and improve your skills. We are thrilled that you are considering joining our Art Club, a community dedicated to fostering passion for the arts in all its diverse forms. Here, imagination knows no bounds, and every stroke of a brush, every line drawn, and every mark on paper or canvas is a celebration of individuality and artistic spirit. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just beginning to explore your creative side, our club is a canvas for you to paint your unique story. Join us as we embark on a colorful journey, where inspiration flows as freely as the paint on a canvas, and where every member contributes to the beautiful mosaic of our artistic collective. Together, let's make the art world come alive with shared experiences, mutual encouragement, and a palette of endless possibilities. Remember, joining an art club is not just about improving your artistic skills; it's also about building a supportive community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for art.

"Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen." - Leonardo da Vinci

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Member Dues

Membership is only $20 annually. Our fee includes the use of our studio for your creative endeavors. You will receive a name badge that is included in your annual dues. Replacement name badges are available for a fee if it gets lost. Renewals are on a rolling basis so that your expiration date is a year from when you joined.

Residency Requirements

You must be a resident of The Grand and have your CAM Card. You should have the new CAM Number format as a resident, if not then you should visit the CAM Office to receive an updated CAM Card with the new number format.

Accepted Forms of Payment

The Art Club accepts U.S. currency or personal checks as payment for all club transactions. Credit Cards can be used for online payment transactions including membership dues and classes. Travelers Checks, foreign currency, foreign checks and Canadian checks drawn on U.S. Funds are not acceptable due to bank's assessed fees.

Additional Items

Lockers are available for use by our Gold Members (those who monitor at least 3 times in a year) for $5 per year. Gold Members may rent a shared locker space or, when available, the entire locker. Lockers are on a first come, first served basis. Members may request to be placed on a wait list. After a 60-day warning, unpaid locker fees will result in the removal of locker contents and all contents will be discarded.

General Member Information

Any member using the Art Club must protect the Club's furniture and equipment. Members are expected to clean up before leaving. All surfaces should be wiped clean after use and any paint or spills cleaned up, including chairs, tables and surrounding work spaces. Outside surfaces used for drying artwork must be covered as well.

Donations and Hazardous Materials

The Art Club no longer accepts donations. Locker storage of flammable products are not permitted. Designated disposal cans are provided in the yellow metal cabinet near the sinks in both studios. Hazardous materials on rags, paper towels, and any other supplies used are required to be disposed of in the red metal can at the back of both studios.

Photography

No videos or photographs of artwork is allowed. The Club President can authorize exceptions, generally for promotions. The Exhibit Committee and other approved Club designees may use photographs for inventory and display purposes.

Entry and Use of Studio

For safety purposes, a minimum of two members must be present to use the Studio. If no dedicated Monitor is present, then one of the members within the Club shall assume the Emergency Monitor duties. When there are two or more members using the Club, the sign will be turned to OPEN and the studio available to the General Public. All member may enter the studio between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., seven days a week. When members are using the Club or a Monitor is on duty, the hours for the public are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday and Sundays during peak holiday times.

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