Membership

We welcome new artist applications, however, our membership is currently full and we will not be accepting any new member applications this year.

We will begin accepting new member applications again 1 February, 2026 through 31 March, 2026.

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
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 Until Graduation
  • 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

First 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