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Call for Artists: Now Accepting New Members!

The Artists Guild of San Francisco (AGSF), founded in 1961, is a group of gallery-quality artists who personally show their original paintings, sculpture, and traditional hand-pulled prints (no giclée or photography) at weekend showings in San Francisco city parks. Exhibiting art in public parks allows Guild artists to interact directly with the public, explaining technical details, creative decisions, and other aspects of producing art. The AGSF is artist-centered and artist-driven, with a main goal of member success as artists and entrepreneurs. It provides organizational structure and professional guidelines to present and offer art to the public in a consistent and sophisticated manner at "outdoor gallery" venues. The Guild only sells gallery-quality original work and hand-pulled prints. If you want the support of fellow artists and to take your art career to an entirely new level, apply now.

Application Process

• Initial review of your online application and website. You will be notified within 2 weeks if you have been approved as an applicant.
• If approved, and you want to proceed, you will be scheduled for an in-person interview. Here you will be expected to present 6-10 original works of art as well as pay a modest $25 jury fee.
• Your acceptance as a member will be by a majority vote of a 3-5 person selection jury. You will be notified within one week of the results.

Basics of AGSF Membership

• You are a local artist living in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• You have the means to transport your art and display equipment, set up your show at various show locations, and be personally present for day-long shows.
• You produce original fine art of quality and quantity that would allow you to show successfully at AGSF shows on a regular basis. Members are encouraged to show at least once a month.
• You will choose your membership participation level once you complete your "Initiate" period. Annual dues and show fees are determined by your membership level, which provides different benefits and commitments in terms of show attendance, show fees, and volunteer hours.
• You must have daily access to email and the internet.
• You will be required to have or obtain a California resale number from the State Board of Equalization.