An artist must become a member before exhibiting their work at Co|So. To apply to become a Professional Artist Member, please fill out a Preliminary Application ($25 fee) by clicking the link below. If approved, you’ll be invited to submit a Professional Membership Application.

Application Process / Cost transparency

• Preliminary Application: $25
• Professional Membership Application: $100 deposit
  • 6 images, 2 physical pieces of artwork, image list, CV, and a professional reference.
  • If accepted by our credentialed Membership Committee, there is a one-time acceptance administration fee of $1,000.
• All Professional Artist Members pay yearly dues of $450

We recognize that the acceptance administration fee may present a financial barrier. If this applies to you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Co|So staff.

• Solo Exhibition Opportunities – Eligible to apply for solo shows in the Upper Gallery.
• Alcove Exhibitions – Eligible for Alcove Shows in the Lower Gallery.
• Member Shows – Eligible to apply for Member Shows curated by Co|So.
• Small Works Shows – May submit up to three pieces per quarterly Small Works Shows.
• Professional Development – Access to workshops focused on career-building, marketing, and technical skill development.
• Artist Exchanges & Workshops – Ability to host / attend Artist Exchanges and workshops in the gallery space.
• All Professional Member Show once a year – jurying for inclusion, one piece guaranteed in the show.

An artist must become a member before exhibiting their work at Co|So. To apply to become a Professional Artist Member, please fill out a Preliminary Application ($25 fee) by clicking the link below. If approved, you’ll be invited to submit a Professional Membership Application.

Application Process / Cost transparency

• Preliminary Application: $25
• Professional Membership Application: $25 deposit
  • 6 images, 2 physical pieces of artwork, image list, CV, and a professional reference.
  • If accepted by our credentialed Membership Committee, there is a one-time acceptance admin fee of $500.
• All Emerging Artist Members pay yearly dues of $250

We recognize that the acceptance administration fee may present a financial barrier. If this applies to you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Co|So staff.

• Alcove Exhibitions – Eligible for Alcove Shows in the Lower Gallery.
• Member Shows – Eligible to apply for Member Shows curated by Co|So.
• Small Works Shows – May submit up to three pieces per quarterly Small Works Shows.
• Professional Development – Access to workshops focused on career-building, marketing, and technical skill development.
• Artist Exchanges & Workshops – Ability to host / attend Artist Exchanges and workshops in the gallery space.

Full time visual arts students (over the age of 18) are encouraged to join Co|So, beginning with a Preliminary Application at no-cost. If approved, students are then invited to join us in the gallery during one of our quarterly portfolio reviews. entitled to many of the benefits available to full Artist Members at the gallery. To apply to become a Student Member, please fill out a Preliminary Application. If you have any questions, please reach out to staff at info@copleysociety.org

• Annual Student Show – Opportunity to collaborate on and participate in an exclusive Student Exhibition at Co|So.
• Small Works Shows – May submit up to three pieces per quarterly Small Works Shows.
• Professional Development – Access to workshops focused on career-building, marketing, and technical skill development.
• Artist Exchanges & Workshops – Ability to host / attend Artist Exchanges and workshops in the gallery space.
• Restrictions – Not eligible to propose solo exhibitions or apply for Member Shows.

Patron membership is greatly appreciated and relied upon to help support the educational community outreach programs so essential to the organization’s mission, which was set forth more than 145 years ago.

Become a Friend of Co|So – $300
Benefits include invitations to previews and exhibitions, advance notice of special events, a chance to win original artwork by Copley Society artists, a 10% discount on gallery purchases (up to $150 per piece), an invitation to participate in our semi-regular Patron’s Choice award, and 2 tickets to the annual Fresh Paint Gala.

The Copley Society of Art is America’s oldest nonprofit arts organization. Throughout its rich history, the Copley Society has been sustained by individuals who believe in and support the importance of art in our communities. Institutions like yours that are committed to making a difference in their communities are integral to the life of venerable nonprofit organizations like the Copley Society of Art.

Bronze: $1,000
– Features on our social media platforms during Fresh Paint (May 15th – May 31st) with an average engagement rate of over 15%.
– Company or sponsor logo of your choice included on the gallery wall during the show and on all promotional materials.
– Opportunity to attend the Gala event (end of the silent auction) at Co|So with up to 2 additional guests.
Silver: $2,000
– Bronze benefits AND…
– Company/sponsor logo of your choice featured on the Co|So website for one year.
– Opportunity to attend the Gala event (end of the silent auction) at Co|So with up to 3 additional guests.
Gold: $5,000
– Silver benefits AND…
– Opportunity to attend the Gala event (end of the silent auction) at Co|So with up to 5 additional guests.
– Choice of one painting from a Small Works collection (max $1000 value).
Platinum: $10,000
– Gold benefits AND…
– Use of Copley Society gallery for a corporate party – free of rental charge (food and beverage costs may still apply).
– Choice of two paintings from a Small Works collection (max $2000 value total).