Accredited
Membership

Banner image: ART WORKS Artist in Residence Jasmine Dixon. Photograph Sam Roberts.

Accredited Membership:

Be a part of one of Australia’s largest peak body for visual arts, craft and design.

Perfect for artists, craftspeople, designers, curators, arts workers and installers, Guildhouse offers significantly discounted insurance as well as 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 images of your work. If you are renewing please update your details as required.

Membership services are closed from 20 December to 12 January. Applications made during the interim will be reviewed from 13 January.

 

Accredited Membership tiers:

Accredited: $345
Insurance for Artists, Designers, Craftspeople, Arts Administrators, Curators, Registrars.

Accredited Plus: $430
For those who operate a kiln in person (gas or electric) as part of their artistic practice or work as an installer. This premium is also inclusive of all Accredited activities.

Accredited Premium: $450
For anyone who uses an open flame (including welding) as part of their artistic practice or is a conservator. This premium is also inclusive of all Accredited and Accredited Plus activities.

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

    + Benefits:

    Apply
    Renew
    View the Accredited Insurance Factsheet
    Application Deadlines

    Please be aware that applications are reviewed on a fortnightly basis, from 16 January to 16 December. 

    Need coverage sooner? Opt for Fast Track with a $20.00 administrative fee. This can be paid online when applying or renewing your membership. Call 08 8410 1822 if you have any questions.

    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)
    • An Artistic 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 high quality and should illustrate the breadth of your selected practice. Images should only be a maximum 2MB in size.
    Payment Options

    We are committed to making it as flexible as possible for you to manage your Guildhouse membership.

    Your insurance based membership fee can be paid in instalments through our online portal:

    • Option 1: Pay in full
    • Option 2: Pay every 3 months

    Due to the nature of insurance coverage, all insurance based 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

    JTL Terms of Engagement Guide

    LCIS Artist Fact Sheet

    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

    If you require to change your membership to Community please send us an email.

    If you undertake all activities, please only pay the highest tier. All memberships are offered on an annual basis and fees can be paid in quarterly instalments. Please note that memberships cannot be upgraded without paying a new membership fee. If you would like to upgrade, please email guildhouse@guildhouse.org.au

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