Membership

We welcome new artist applications, however, our membership is currently full and we will not be accepting any new members this year. We will begin accepting new member applications again February 1st, 2026 through March 31, 2026. Thank you.

Our Jury Process

Items the jurors may consider in evaluating work

BOSCO uses two independent outside jurors for membership consideration



Evidence of technical skill and control in the use of media



Creative use of formal design elements (pattern, color, rhythm, texture, line, value, etc.)



Overall unity in the work, consistency of purpose and technique



Individuality of expression, uniqueness

What You'll Need

To make the application process quick and easy, have the following information ready

  • Why you wish to join BOSCO: Please describe how your participation will further BOSCO’s mission to educate the public to the artists’ process.

  • Your artist statement: Typically brief in length (a few sentences or a paragraph long), a well-written artist statement provides clarity and context to your work and helps give viewers a deeper understanding of your creative intentions, processes and your choice of mediums.

  • Your Resumé/Bio: Please upload an up-to-date resumé or bio in PDF format. Since jurying is blind, please only include your initials not your full name. Length must not exceed two pages.

  • Examples of your work: 6 images of your best work created within the last 3 years. Images should be JPG (Jpeg) format and no smaller than 2000px on their longest edge and no larger than 3MB each.

  • Payment: Debit or credit card to pay a non-refundable $25 application fee
Join BOSCO

Membership Tiers

Participating
Artist

$125

Per Year


Attend meetings



Vote on BOSCO issues



Participate in the annual Open Studios Tour



Participate in all other events



Promoted on the website and through social media



Maintain juried membership

Shared
Members

$100

Per Year

Available to two or more artists who make their work at the same physical location



Each artist must apply, jury in, and be accepted individually

Receives the same benefits as Participating members

Supporting
Artist

$75

Per Year

Attend meetings



Vote on BOSCO issues



Do NOT Participate in the annual Open Studios Tour



Participate in all other events



Promoted on the website and through social media



Maintain juried membership

Student
Artist

$65

Per Year

Currently registered Senior or Grad college student, or current year graduate



Provide copy of current semester’s class schedule



Receives the same benefits as Participating members

Emerging
Artist

$0

Per Year

Artist with limited experience exhibiting their artwork and sharing their artistic process



Up to two artists accepted in this category per year



Scholarship will cover the membership fee for that first year



Each recipient will complete 10 volunteer hours serving on a committee



Receives the same benefits as Participating members

Ready to Become a Member

Submit Your Application

Once you submit your application, the membership jury will review your information and make a decision to accept or not accept the application. There is an application fee of $25. 

Boise Open Studio Collective Organization

Connect with BOSCO

We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have questions about our organization or want to learn more about the art community in the Treasure Valley, we’re here to connect and help.