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New Membership Applications 

In addition to "Artist", we have added three new types of membership to OKWA !

To join in any of these categories please contact the Membership Coordinator through the link at the bottom of the page.  

Any professional artist who self-identifies as a woman, living in the Kingston region is eligible to apply for an Artist Membership in OKWA.The following are required for an Artist Membership application: 

• 10 jpegs (of 300 KB or less, each) of work on a CD or by email with titles, medium, size, and date of completion
• Curriculum vitae on CD or email in Microsoft Word format
• Statement about the work on CD or email in Microsoft Word format
• Several works may be requested to be brought for viewing by the Board at time of jurying.
• Annual membership fee ($40) to be paid upon acceptance. If a qualifying artist is unable to afford the fee, this maybe discussed with the membership coordinator.  If another member can readily afford it, she may wish to pay extra to support another.
• Former members of OKWA, after five years or more of non-membership,  are required to re-apply to join OKWA

Are you a student who would enjoy meeting a dynamic group of artists? This is an entry level membership open to students who identify as women and who are committed to developing their art practice.  Join us! Annual fee $25. (Requires an application: please contact the Membership Coordinator)

Are you interested in having a closer connection with local visual artists? Open to anyone with an interest in art, regardless of gender. Join us! Annual fee $25

Are you interested in supporting local women artists? Open to Individuals, local businesses or Kingston-based companies and organizations who want to support OKWA and their endeavours. Join us! Please email address below for more information. 

For more details about benefits and fee information on any of these categories, please contact our Membership Coordinator.