Interested in Membership?
Membership is a mutual commitment. Christos members are expected to:
Christos artist members live all across the U.S. To become a Christos Collective artist member one must first:
Agree with the Faith statement
Observe two consecutive monthly meetings (usually online)
Express a desire to join the group
Present artwork to CEO for consideration
Sign artist agreement and join the community
Contribute monthly membership fee
Artist Member Benefits
As a member of Christos Collective, you will enjoy the following:
Community & Faith
Be part of a faith-centered fellowship dedicated to nurturing and growing your God-given artistic talents toward excellence.
Support one another in both artistic endeavors and personal struggles through prayer.
Artistic Growth
Participate in critiques - online meetings, Slack, and online small groups — to sharpen your craft through honest, constructive feedback.
Access the collective's shared network of talents, connections, skills, and equipment.
Take part in artist panel discussions and community events when opportunities arise.
Exhibition & Exposure
Have your work showcased on the Christos Collective website and promotional materials.
Submit work to current and future Christos Collective Exhibitions.
Receive advance notice of local, national, and international exhibition opportunities beyond the collective's own exhibitions.
Outreach & Participation
Be invited to participate in Christos Collective partnership outreach activities.
Receive our monthly newsletter featuring organizational updates and artist spotlights.
Hold voting privileges at membership meetings.
Bring guests who are interested in the collective.
Access opportunities to apply for funding and scholarships.
Expectations of Artists Members:
Membership is a mutual commitment. In exchange for the benefits above, members are expected to:
Attendance
Attend a minimum of 3 monthly meetings per year.
Artistic Participation
Actively create art for exhibition and engage in the critique process — both receiving and offering feedback to fellow members.
Sign a participation contract for each Christos Collective Exhibition, which includes taking on designated volunteer tasks to help the event succeed.
Volunteering
Dedicate 2–4 volunteer hours per month toward Christos Collective programming or outreach activities; volunteer tasks may be assigned by the Project Manager.
Membership Dues
Contribute a monthly membership fee supporting programming and operations, and receive a donation receipt for your records.
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