Upgrade from Associate to Artist Member
Upon initial application for membership with SPAP, a painter may simultaneously apply to be upgraded to Artist Member. If approved, the upgrade will be subject to attending two PaintOuts prior to entering juried shows. But any Associate Member who has been in good standing for at least one year can apply then to become an Artist Member.

The jury process for Artist Members membership will be conducted by a minimum of three Signature Members or by the Board of Directors if Signature Members are unavailable.

Artist Members can:

* Attend PaintOuts
* Serve on SPAP committees or Board
* Participate in juried and non-juried shows (which are open to only those members having attended two PaintOuts within the previous 12 months)
* Be listed in membership directory
* Schedule and host PaintOuts
* Conduct workshops and demonstrations through SPAP for the benefit of its members.

Artist Members are expected to actively participate in SPAP by:
* Scheduling & hosting a paint out every 1-2 years
* Presenting a demo or workshop
* Expected to participate in show duties if accepted into show: help hang, docent, assist with reception, etc.
* If unable to assist in these ways, Artist will post on social media, share online announcements or publicize show in other ways.

In the case of leading a workshop, the Artist Member must first be approved by the Board of Directors to be qualified to conduct a workshop by presenting their qualifications and a workshop proposal to the Board.

Please Submit;

3-6 images of plein air paintings completed within the last 2 years and
your artist’s biography

Upgrade from Artist to Signature Member
An Artist Member who has been in good standing in SPAP for at least three years can apply to become a Signature Member. Signature Membership is open to any SPAP member whose level of professionalism warrants special recognition.

Jurying for Signature Membership will be conducted by a minimum of three Signature Members or by the Board of Directors if Signature Members are unavailable. Artists who have reached a level of professionalism in their field, juried in by Signature Members or Board of Directors if Signature Members are unavailable. 

Artists who have reached a level of professionalism in their field, juried in by Signature Members or Board of Directors if Signature Members are unavailable.
Will be listed in directory
Receive recognition on website

Signature Applicant is expected to:
*Submit 3 to 6 images of plein air work completed within the past two years
*Submit artist’s biography
*Do demo or workshop at least every other year
*Serve on committee to review membership status and/or jury show for one year (or for two years if the previous demo/workshop requirement is impossible or very difficult to meet.)