Wellspring Visual ArtNetwork Association began in 2006 with the intent to provide venues and opportunities to show and sell the works of local area artists. We also inform members of workshops and other training opportunities locally and regionally.
Membership in Wellspring Visual ArtNetwork is achieved through a jury process; therefore, creation of original, quality artworks is a prerequisite. We consider applications from throughout the Central Alberta region.
Members in their chosen media work both in two and three dimension:
- Printmaking
- Etchings
- Wood Carvings
- Photography
- Wax Emulsion
- Pottery
- Ceramics
- Stained Glass
- Intarsia
- Textile Art
- Wallhangings
- Stone Sculpture
- Metal Sculpture
- Silver and Metal Art
- Original Metal Jewellery
- Original Beaded Jewellery
- Clay Tiles
- Brush and Palette Knife Work
- Silks
- Wool
- Felt
- Artistry in Wood
- Giclee
- Wearable ArtWorks
- Original Silk Ribbon Embroidery and Embellishments
Artists work in:
- Oil
- Acrylics
- Watercolour
- Ink
- Coloured Pencil and Graphite
- Pastels
- Scratchboard
- Charcoal
- Mixed Media
- Metal
- Stone
- Textiles
- Clay
- Glass
- Wood
- Fibres
Our styles and subject matters include:
- Landscapes
- Still-Life
- Wildlife
- Flowers
- Portraits
- Western and Farm Life
- Caricatures and Cartoons
- Murals
- Interpretive Figures
- Animals
- First Nations Portraits and Subjects
- Pets, Horses and Livestock
- Collage
- Realism
- Impressionism, Expressionism
- Contemporary, Abstract and other modern art styles
Types of Membership:
Beginning January 2020, individuals may apply for Associate or Signature membership status one time only per calendar year.
Supporting membership (From anywhere in Alberta): $50.00/Year
Discount rates on workshops/ talks/ classes
VIP Invitation to events and receptions
VIP Invitation to attend art shows
Be a part of a strong vibrant organization that supports arts and culture
Student Membership (Must be located in Alberta): $35.00/Year
Discount rates on workshops/ talks/ classes
Invitation to events and receptions
Invitation to attend art shows
Be a part of a strong vibrant organization that supports arts and culture
> Invitation to be juried and upon acceptance:
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- Display at WVANA gallery and show
- Eligible to submit to exhibitions
- Eligible for Social Media promotions
- Listed on the Member Artist website page
- Eligible for titles, awards and prizes
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Associate Membership (Must be located in Alberta): $50.00/Year
Discount rates on workshops/ talks/ classes
Invitation to events and receptions
Invitation to attend art shows
Be a part of a strong vibrant organization that supports arts and culture
> Invitation to be juried and upon acceptance:
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- display at WVANA gallery and shows
- Eligible to submit to exhibitions
- Eligible for Social Media promotions
- Listed on the Member Artist website page (with bio/photo and link to website)
- Eligible for titles, awards and prizes
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Signature Membership (Must be located in Rural Central Alberta): $50/Year
Discount rates on workshops/ talks/ classes
Invitation to events and receptions
Invitation to attend art shows
Be a part of a strong vibrant organization that supports arts and culture
> Invitation to be juried and upon acceptance:
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- Display at WVANA gallery and show
- Invitation to display at various location venues (partnerships)
- Eligible to submit to exhibitions
- Eligible for Social Media promotions
- Listed on the Member Artist website page (with bio/photo and link to website)
- Dedicated page on WVANA website
- Eligible for titles, awards and prizes
- Eligible to perform Jury duty (must have qualifications as per policy)
- Opportunity to promote your personal shows, exhibits and workshops on the WVANA website
- Voting privileges at the WVANA AGM
- Eligible for membership to the Board of Governors
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