Benefits of having Annual membership of AIAA
A). Amplify your voice with national wide Artist identity:-
1). Get your ARTIST CARD with us and score your identity as an artist. It
not only gives you an identity as an Artist but it also protects your
rights as an artist. The association act for the welfare of artists working
in the industry. You must understand that having Artist card has
nothing to do with you getting work. Getting work totally depends on
the factors like your skills, requirements and many other things. Artist
card is just for the welfare of an Artist.
2). Advocacy & Campaigns - AIAA is actively involved in a number of
areas of advocacy to improve the working environment for artists and
arts organizations. We regularly undertake active campaigns to bring
about change or pioneer new policies for the sector and encourage input
and participation from our members.
3). AIAA Artist Files - The Artist Files are an ever growing collection of
interviews with our professional members. Find out what inspires them,
how their careers have developed and learn from their experiences.
4). Recognition and validation of your work
5). Presentations, educational programs and panel discussions available to
members
6). Yearly online exhibition for all volunteers
7). Members’ images of artwork and website listings can be placed for free on
the AIAA website
8). Members and events are promoted on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and
Artsy
9). Networking and socializing with a distinguished group of 10,000
outstanding artists.
10). Reduced entry fees to all open juried shows
11). Discounted registration fees for educational programs
12). Your name, contact information and website listed on the AIAA
website member directory as well as inclusion in our artist biography
binder in the gallery
13). Join a special interest group (photo group, painting group) where
you can meet and learn from others working in your medium.
14). Opportunity to promote your personal shows, exhibits and workshops
on the AIAA website and notice board
15). Receive 'Call to Artists' for opportunities and exhibitions, local and
region-based
16). Collaborate, partner with and support other local volunteer groups
17). Discounts on entry fees for AIAA members on all “open” shows
18). Invitations to and recordings of members-only seminars on industry
topics.
B). Protect your legal and social statutes with AIAA:
The association works tirelessly to provide every legal assistance in
their work and helping them in every conflict. You can avail free legal
advice, participate in various sessions on knowing your legal rights as
an artist.
C). Professional development - AIAA has a yearly program of events,
programs and resources for professional development for artists. The
program includes community building, skills development and insights into
professional practice.
D). Opportunities - Members can browse through for upcoming exhibitions
and events, work opportunities, freelancing opportunities as well as
funding and job opportunities from around INDIA and internationally.
19). Registered member will have voting right for the committee elections.