Active Member Status is open to current Associate Artist Members of WAAM
Associate members of the WAAM may apply for or earn Active status in any of the 3 ways outlined below. Active members are artists who must reside within a 50 mile radius of Woodstock. Active members receive WAAM benefits of membership and have the opportunity to vote for and fill Active seats on the Board of Directors. Active members may participate in exhibitions reserved for Active members.
3 ways to become an Active member:
- Apply to Active Member Jurying twice annually (see details below for Spring 2025 dates)
- An artist whose work has been juried into four shows within a two year period.
- An artist has been selected for a solo exhibition.
A WAAM Associate Artist who wishes to attain Active Member status by applying online must submit 6 jpgs representing a body of work. Work will be reviewed by three active member jurors. Jurors are instructed to consider the competency of the artist applicants within the artist's chosen genre rather than making curatorial judgments based on personal taste. The process is not that of selecting an artist for a curated show, but rather an evaluation of whether an applicant has demonstrated a dedication to their artistic practice that meets the high standards of Active Member status. A collection of 6 original pieces that exhibit a well developed artistic voice should be submitted online at this link: https://www.woodstockart.org/art-submission-calendar/.
The dates of application are September 8 - 29, 2026.
2026 Fall Active Member Status Jurors
Robin Adler
Sylvia Meuller
Yvonne Rojas-Cowan
Artist notification by October 13, 2026
WAAM Members Studio Tour is an opportunity for all members to share their working process and body of work with the public within the setting of their personal studios. This is an unjuried opportunity. All applicants whose facilities meet our basic requirements will be accepted. You must be a WAAM member to participate. If you are not a member, please join here before submitting your application: https://www.woodstockart.org/membership/
2026 Tour dates and hours are October 10-11, 11am to 5pm.
**NEW** Preview Exhibition at WAAM, October 1-4 with a reception on Friday, October 2.
APPLICATION PROCESS VIA SUBMITTABLE
Application dates: July 6-August 28
Deadline: August 28 at 11:59 pm
Fee: $75 fee includes two days of event; a lawn sign; marketing and promotion including an Artists' Studio Tour Map and webpage, as well as social media posts, press listings and editorials
Criteria: You must maintain a working studio within the 50-mile radius of Woodstock, NY. Your studio may be freestanding or within your home or garage. You may share your space with another artist. The host must pay in full. Include both names in the submission.
Categories: Fine Art, Paintings, Photography, Prints, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Jewelry, Ceramics, Metal, Textile, Woodcraft and Glass. Commercially manufactured items, agents, and dealers will not be considered.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Artist’s name and bio/CV
- Physical address of studio
- Website and social media (optional)
- Upload 2 jpeg images of your studio including an exterior and interior photo
- Upload 3 jpeg images of the kind of work that will be on view
ABOUT PARTICIPATING:
Hours: Artists must be present in the studio during event hours
Parking and safety: Studio must have parking on-site or street parking and be safe for entry
Sales and Tax: If you sell art through the studio visit you are responsible for processing sales and collecting/reporting NY State sales tax (8% in Ulster County). There is no commission to WAAM.
Security and Liability WAAM is not liable for loss, theft or damage of any kind.