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Call for New Members - Deadline Extended to September 8th, 2020

The Torpedo Factory Artists’ Association (TFAA) is a thriving professional artist community of more than 250 juried visual artists.

TFAA is currently accepting applications for membership. Applicants will be selected through a rigorous blind jury process. Visual artists who are interested in taking their art practice and career to the next level should apply. Membership is open to artists working in a variety of 2D or 3D media. There is no need to be a full-time artist or to be local to the DC area.

Member Benefits and Responsibilities

TFA @Mosaic Satellite Space

• Ongoing exhibition opportunities
• Curating opportunities
• Micro-residency opportunities

Within the Torpedo Factory Art Center

• Exhibition, curating, and micro-residency opportunities in the Marian Van Landingham Gallery
• Low-commission workshop and teaching space

Visibility

• Membership in our internationally respected artists' association
• Promotion on social media platforms and the TFAA website
• Publicity, marketing, and co-op advertising opportunities for exhibitions and events

Community

• Mentorship and networking within a tight-knit community of successful and reputable professional artists
• Organizational and logistical support for artist community programs
• Eligible for leadership opportunities on association committees and the TFAA Board of Directors
• Professional development opportunities such as peer critiques, field trips, collaboration, artist talks, lectures, local business partnerships, and more

Business

• Comprehensive liability insurance for all TFAA-affiliated spaces
• Assistance navigating business license, sales tax, studio subleasing
• Mediation, conflict resolution, and hardship assistance services
• Secure, password protected WiFi for processing sales and personal use at the TFAC
• Collective bargaining and legal representation for artists needs and rights

In addition to annual membership dues, artists are expected to volunteer their time to grow, strengthen, and promote the association. This could be by joining one of the various committees or helping out using their time or unique skill sets - artistic or otherwise.

To learn more about joining this artist association and furthering your professional career, please visit the Event Website.