Guildhouse
Membership
Catapult Mentorship: Catherine Truman and Oakey at Catherine’s studio, 2023. Photograph Lana Adams.
Become a Guildhouse Member
Application Deadlines
Please be aware that we review applications for Accredited Memberships twice every month.
Our 2023 Membership Deadlines are:
Tuesday 29 August
Tuesday 12 & 26 September
Tuesday 17 & 31 October
Tuesday 14 & 28 November
December: There is no application round in December. Fast Track applications only.
Your application can be Fast Tracked for a $20.00 administrative fee which can be paid online. Call 08 8410 1822 if you have any questions at all.
Application Requirements
The following documents are required as part of your application:
- A Professional Artist Statement: You should outline your influences, inspirations, material details and subject matter.(300 words)
- A professional Bio: A summarise your formal qualifications, professional experience and/or significant career highlights. (300 words)
- 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.
- 8 Images of your work: Images should be of a professional quality and should illustrate the breadth of your selected practice. Images should only be a maximum 2MB in size.
- Installer
- Curator
- Administrator
- Conservator
Payment Options
We are committed to making it as flexible as possible for you to manage your Guildhouse membership.
Your Accredited membership fee can be paid in instalments through our online portal:
As of May 2023, there are new premiums for kiln and open flame use in addition to the Guildhouse Accredited Membership. The premiums for these practices are:
If you use kilns or an open flame in your practice an additional premium must be paid after you have completed your Accredited Membership application.
Due to the nature of insurance coverage, Accredited Membership payments have to be honoured for a full year if an instalment option is selected. Failure to declare the use of kilns or an open flame when used in practice can result in rejected claims and voiding of coverage. Please contact us if you have any questions at guildhouse@guildhouse.org.au
Policy Wording
Public and Product Liability – Summary of Terms (September 2023)
Personal Accident – Summary of Terms (September 2023)
Victor Insurance Broadform Liability Insurance Policy
AHI Personal Accident and Injury Policy
Please contact LCIS if you require further clarification on excluded items on 1300 853 800 or insurance@lcis.com.au. If you require a Certificate of Currency please email guildhouse@guildhouse.org.au
Guildhouse Terms and Conditions for all memberships can be found here. If you require a Certificate of Currency please email guildhouse@guildhouse.org.au
Accredited Membership
$290 p/yr*
*Additional Premiums (see below):
- Kiln use (as an in-person activity) $84
- Open flame use $106
Perfect for artists, craftspeople, designers, curators, arts workers and installers who need insurance and want all the benefits of being a Guildhouse Member. Applications are reviewed twice a month and require demonstrable experience in your field by supplying an artist statement, bio, CV and 8 high-quality images of your work. If you are renewing please update your details as required.
Accredited Membership Includes:
- Tailor-made Insurance package
- Public liability – $20,000,000
- Products liability – $20,000,000
- Professional liability – $5,000,000
- Property in physical and legal control – $250,000
- Tenants liability – $10,000,000
- Personal accident – up to $1,000 per week
- Eligible for Guildhouse programs
- One-on-one Advice Bank sessions
- Professional development opportunities
- Free or discounted entry to INFORM, reVision and other Guildhouse events
- eBulletins and eFlyers full of sector news
- Free entry to Carrick Hill and 10% off purchases with Adelaide Moulding & Casting Supplies (some exclusions apply)
As of May 2023, there are new premiums for kiln and open flame use in addition to the Guildhouse Accredited Membership. If you use kilns or an open flame an additional premium must be paid after your online Accredited Membership payment by clicking the button below.
If you undertake both premium activities, please add only the open flame premium.
Payment Options
We are committed to making it as flexible as possible for you to manage your Guildhouse membership.
Your Community membership fee can be paid in instalments through our online portal:
Community Membership
$98 p/yr
Perfect for practising and for non-practicing members interested in accessing Guildhouse programs/services and staying up to date with the sector and engaging with our community. This membership includes the core benefits of the Accredited membership, without our tailor-made insurance package.
Community Membership Includes:
- Eligible for Guildhouse programs
- One-on-one Advice Bank sessions
- Professional development opportunities
- Free or discounted entry to INFORM, reVision and other Guildhouse events
- eBulletins and eFlyers full of sector news
- Free entry to Carrick Hill and 10% off purchases with Adelaide Moulding & Casting Supplies (some exclusions apply)
Guildhouse Terms and Conditions for all memberships can be found here.
Student Membership
FREE for the duration of higher study
For students enrolled at secondary, tertiary or postgraduate level. A valid Student ID is required.
Student Membership Includes:
- Being part of an iconic artistic community
- Networking opportunities
- eBulletins and eFlyers full of sector news and events
- Partner discounts
Folio
$100 joining fee
Folio is a curated platform featuring profiles of South Australian artists, craftspeople and designers. Folio is application based and will be reviewed by a panel once a month. Please read the Folio Factsheet in full before applying and if you have any questions contact guildhouse@guildhouse.org.au
How Folio works for you:
- Highlights your professionalism and capacity for commissioned projects, ability to facilitate workshops and participate in exhibitions/residencies with Guildhouse and aligned organisations.
- Offers a bespoke, SEO webpage highlighting your practice. This increases your visibility online with enhanced web searches and showcases your connection to the Guildhouse community.
- Allows curation of your personal Guildhouse Folio webpage via our membership portal.