An artist must become a member before exhibiting their work at Co|So. To apply to become an Artist Member, please fill out a Preliminary Application and send it along with four high resolution digital images (300 dpi) of your work.

• Exhibition opportunities (solo, group, and all-member juried shows)
• The opportunity to always have artwork on the wall in our Small Work exhibitions
• Artist Exchange social evenings
• Exclusive access to our monthly Professional Development Workshops 
• Opportunities to teach a workshop or demo
• Access to our Monthly Message newsletter

In an effort to remain true to our founders and original mission as the Boston Art Students Association (BASA), full time visual arts students (at the college level and higher) are encouraged to join Co|So, beginning with a Preliminary Application at no-cost. If accepted, students are 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 and send it along with four high resolution digital images (300 dpi) of your work.

• No recurring fee
• Meet with professional artists
• Exhibit artwork at a Newbury Street gallery
• Learn about the fine arts

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 140 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 exhibitions, 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).