Membership

• Tailor-made Insurance package
  (Member Insurance Fact Sheet)
• One-on-one local support incl: career and funding assistance
• Free entry to INFORM events
• eBulletins and eFlyers full of sector news and events
• Access to transit and exhibition Insurance

  
  See below for more member benefits and information on the application process.
  

• Tailor-made Insurance package
  (Member Insurance Fact Sheet)
• One-on-one local support incl: career and funding assistance
• Free entry to INFORM events
• eBulletins and eFlyers full of sector news and events
• Access to transit and exhibition Insurance
  
  See below for more member benefits and information on the application process.

• One-on-one local support incl: career and funding assistance
• Free entry to INFORM events
• eBulletins and eFlyers full of sector news and events
• Access to transit and exhibition Insurance
  See below for more member benefits.

• eBulletins and eFlyers full of sector news and events
• free entry to INFORM sessions
• Discounts to Guildhouse Workshops and services
• Access to Member content on the Guildhouse website

• eBulletins and eFlyers full of sector news and events
• Free entry to INFORM sessions
• Discounts to Guildhouse Workshops and services
• Access to Member content on the Guildhouse website and more

A valid Student ID is required

Accredited and Allied members receive an insurance package which includes coverage in the areas of Public Liability, Products Liability, Professional Indemnity, Personal Accident Cover, Tenants Liability and Goods in Care, Custody and Control. Find out more here.

*Insurance only available to Accredited and Allied members, and as with all benefits only for the duration of an active membership.

Need to send work interstate? Guildhouse holds accounts with several leading freight companies that offer highly competitive rates. Talk to us to obtain a quote and arrange convenient booking and collection of your freight (please allow at least 2 working days). Contact details

Guildhouse compiles a comprehensive list of the latest opportunities for creative practitioners, including funding opportunities and deadlines, exhibitions, employment, workshops and items for sale, and distributes it to members via email.

This information is also included in the members only section of our website for you to login and access at any time. A condensed version of the eBulletin also goes out to industry VIPs to promote our members’ exhibitions, events, news and activities.

(Marine Insurance)

Guildhouse provides access to competitive Marine insurance cover for their work whilst in transit at a heavily reduced rate not available to individuals through the normal insurance channels. The policy can also be extended to cover work while on exhibition. To obtain a quote please complete this form and email to guildhouse@guildhouse.org.au with the Subject: Marine Insurance quote (please allow at least 2 working days for a quote).

More details and conditions: Guildhouse Marine Transit Insurance Factsheet

Our if loan is a commercial interest free loan service for current financial members of Guildhouse. The program is designed to support a creative outcome that would not be possible without this loan and is available to practitioners working in any artform and at all career stages.

Guildhouse membership is required to be eligible for certain Guildhouse projects and mentorships. These are designed to support practitioners in the production of new work and/or to expand their skills and practice. Members only projects include: The Collections Project and Limber Up Mentorships (Click for examples of recent programs and mentorships)

Guildhouse provides a Referral Service on behalf of its members. This service is available to the general public and is regularly accessed by commissioning specifiers, agents, architects, the manufacturing industry, government agencies, and curators. It is a requirement that your profile contain up to date images and a CV for this service to be affectively used. Read more.

Guildhouse regularly presents a range of events and seminars to assist in the professional development of its membership. Topics range from marketing, public presentation, funding and insurance seminars to artist talks and presentations. These valuable sessions are free to Guildhouse members. Read more.

A benefit to being a local orgnanisation, Guildhouse staff can provide one on one practical assistance. Topics can include:

• career planning
• costing and pricing your work
• project management (for exhibitions or short-run production)
• preparing a funding application
• finding a mentor

One on One assistance is by appointment only and can be in person at our offices, over the phone or via email.
For in person consultations please call or email to arrange a time. Contact details

Membership gives you discounted entry to our workshops that provide essential, practical skills across all areas of practice. Read more

Guildhouse member support partners have generously offered the following discounts to Guildhouse members:

Artlink – 10% off Artlink subscriptions
Art Images – 10 % off framing services
Art Stretchers – 10% off purchases (excluding sale items and stretched canvases)
Adelaide Moulding & Casting Supplies – 10 % off purchases (some exclusions apply)
Garland Magazine – 25% off your annual subscription

2019 Membership Deadlines for Accredited and Allied Memberships:

Thursday 31 January
Monday 25 February
Monday 25 March
Monday 29 April
Monday 27 May
Monday 24 June
Monday 29 July
Monday 26 August
Monday 30 September
Monday 28 October
Monday 25 November

December: There is no application round in December. Applications are reviewed by Fast Track only.

If you have any questions regarding the application process or about your application, please contact us.

Applications are submitted online via our website.

• It takes approximately 15 minutes to complete the application.
• It is necessary to have the documents and images ready as listed under Application Documents.
• Applications for Accredited membership are approved monthly (see deadlines)
• Your application will then be reviewed by two Guildhouse board or staff members.
• Once approved you will be notified via an email that you have been accepted as an Accredited Member of Guildhouse.
• Your information will be given to Local Community Insurance Services who will add you to Guildhouse’s Accredited Member insurance policy.

Please allow one week after the application deadline for processing of applications.

2019 Membership Deadlines for Accredited and Allied Memberships:

Thursday 31 January
Monday 25 February
Monday 25 March
Monday 29 April
Monday 27 May
Monday 24 June
Monday 29 July
Monday 26 August
Monday 30 September
Monday 28 October
Monday 25 November

December: There is no application round in December. Applications are reviewed by Fast Track only.

If you have any questions regarding the application process or about your application, please contact us.

Do you require accreditation outside of our membership application deadlines?

You can Fast Track your application for a $20.00 administrative fee (in addition to your Accredited or Allied membership fee).

Fast Tracking generally takes a couple of days, however, we request that you allow five days for the application process.

This option is available as part of the online application process.

The following documents are required as part of your application:

• 8 Images of your Work: For Allied Membership applications these are not required. These should be of a professional quality and should illustrate the breadth your selected practice. Images should only be a maximum 2MB in size.
• A professional Practice Statement: This statement should outline your influences, inspirations, material details and subject matter. Your statement should also summarise your formal qualifications, professional experience and/or significant career highlights.
• A CV / Resume: Please upload a PDF of your CV / Resume pertaining to your practice. For assistance with your CV/Resume we have an Artist Toolkit which you can find here.

Guildhouse compiles a comprehensive list of the latest opportunities for creative practitioners, including funding opportunities and deadlines, exhibitions, employment, workshops and items for sale, and distributes it to members via email.

This information is also included in the members only section of our website for you to login and access at any time. A condensed version of the eBulletin also goes out to industry VIPs to promote our members’ exhibitions, events, news and activities.

Guildhouse member support partners have generously offered the following discounts to Guildhouse members:

Artlink – 10% off Artlink subscriptions
Art Images – 10 % off framing services
Art Stretchers – 10% off purchases (excluding sale items and stretched canvases)
Adelaide Moulding & Casting Supplies – 10 % off purchases (some exclusions apply)
Garland Magazine – 25% off your annual subscription

Guildhouse regularly presents a range of events and seminars to assist in the professional development of its membership. Topics range from marketing, public presentation, funding and insurance seminars to artist talks and presentations. These valuable sessions are free to Guildhouse members. Read more.

Membership gives you discounted entry to our workshops that provide essential, practical skills across all areas of practice. Read more