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Membership

Are you interested in becoming a member of BOSCO? We will be accepting new member applications February 1st, through March 31st, 2026.

Our Jury Process

Items the jurors may consider in evaluating work

  • BOSCO uses independent outside jurors for membership consideration
  • Evidence of a strong, cohesive body of work. Shows consistent quality, originality, and technical skill in the use of media
  • Creative use of formal design elements (pattern, color, rhythm, texture, line, value, etc.)
  • A clear artistic voice/concept
  • Professional presentation (quality photos, documentation, CV/Bio)
  • A unique, developed style with an emphasis on work that feels authentic and well crafted
What You'll Need

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

  • You must be a resident of the Treasure Valley
  • 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 CV/Bio: Please upload an up-to-date CV 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 $50 application fee
Join BOSCO

Membership Tiers

Participating
Artist

$150

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

Supporting
Artist

$100

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

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 $50. 

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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.

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