Benefits of Being a Juried ACG Member

ACG Webpage - Juried Members are featured on our Meet the Artisans page and are allotted one page on the website for additional images and a bio/Artisan Statement.

Networking – You may join the ACG members-only Facebook group for information exchange with other ACG artisans about shows, art/craft related news, special events, etc. You will also receive our e-newsletter and informational emails.

Referrals – At times, ACG is asked for referrals by individuals, collectors, buyers, and show organizers. Juried members who wish to do so may be referred to these inquiries.

Teaching Opportunities – Juried members are eligible to teach classes, be an instructor at craft camps, and act as a volunteer/paid demonstrator for our ACG Demonstration Days at Alabama Museums.

Annual Show/Galleries – Option to show and sell work at all sanctioned ACG events, including the annual Fine Craft Show at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens held the second weekend in November. In addition, ACG periodically co-sponsors gallery shows at various Alabama museums and galleries. As a Juried Member you are eligible to participate in these shows within your ACG juried craft.

General Membership

Annual Membership Dues are $45. Membership is open to anyone in Alabama. To become a general member of ACG, download the New Member Application form HERE. This is an interactive form and can be filled out in Adobe. Once that is done, save it to your computer and then email it to info@alabamadesignercraftsmen.com. Pay via PayPal link below or mailed check. General membership does not qualify an artist to participate in our annual show. In order to become an Exhibiting Artisan you must complete the steps below.

Standards Application

Once you are a member of ACG (you must be a current member), you may apply to Standards and become an Exhibiting Member which allows a member to participate in the Annual Fall Show. Please DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE. If you have questions about exhibiting member status and whether your work qualifies within the fine craft categories, please contact us or click on the STANDARDS button in the top menu. Our categories include Clay, Fiber, Glass, Leather, Metal, Stone, Paper, Wood, and Other. Two-dimensional work such as photography, painting, and drawing are not accepted. For questions about the Standards process, please click here.

Annual Membership Dues $45