Benefits of Membership

There are many benefits for both the artist and non-artist to become involved with VAA. Whether you are seeking to learn about specific artistic methods or resources throughout the Houston area, there is likely something of benefit to you. The following is a summary of those benefits.

Dear VAA member, you will receive a rebate of 50% of your membership fee as a special consideration during this pandemic  (April 2020-April 2021). We hope that this encourages you to stay involved with your creative interests as we watch the world around us change in unexpected ways; creativity is so very important right now! Please know that these funds are coming out of reserves built up in the past by all our volunteerism in keeping VAA going and this will NOT negatively impact our activities in any way. Please simply keep this money; if you don’t want/need it, consider donating it to your favorite organization.

Artist benefits include:

Opportunity to enter multiple juried exhibits per year

Interaction with curators, galleries and collectors

Interaction with artists in all visual media

Learn how to produce an exhibit

Learn how to promote art activities

Free webpage on the VAA website

Free, members-only workshops

Benefits for artists and non-artists:

Free educational programs such as artist talks, studio visits, museum and gallery tours

Ability to sell and purchase exhibited artwork with no commission fees

Greater exposure to the Houston arts community

Ability to promote art-related news on our Facebook page

Invitations to VAA Social Mixers