Membership

Membership is open to artists of all abilities and levels within North East Essex and Suffolk. Our membership is capped at 65 members.

To enquire about joining, please click the enquiry button or email our Membership Secretary at dedhamartsociety@gmail.com. You will then be contacted and invited to a complimentary taster session before completing an application form. If membership is full, you will have the option to join the waiting list after attending the taster session.*

As a Society that works on co-operative principles, we value the engagement and involvement of our members. All members are encouraged to contribute to the running of the Society in ways that suit their skills and availability. New members will have the opportunity to indicate how they may wish to be involved as part of the application process.

*Our regular painting-together sessions are free to attend as a taster session. Due to professional fees, workshops or demonstrations led by visiting artists are not included as taster sessions.

Membership subscription

The annual Dedham Art Society membership subscription is £30, covering January to December. For anyone joining after 1st September, the £30 subscription is payable immediately, and the fee for the following January will be waived for one year.

Membership Benefits

• Free access to our regular “painting together” sessions
Held either at the Assembly Rooms or at a local venue.

• Access to optional demonstrations and workshops
These are run by visiting professional artists and tutors. A nominal fee applies, offering exceptional value for the calibre of tuition provided.
For themed painting-together sessions, a fee of £5–£8 per member applies.
Charges for longer half-day or full-day workshops will be published in advance.

• Full-day outdoor painting sessions in the summer

• Monthly Saturday morning plein air sessions
An additional activity offered while there is sufficient member interest.

• A personal artist page on this website
Showcase your artwork and include a link to your personal website or social media.

• Opportunity to exhibit in our annual exhibition

• 50% discount on a Munnings Art Museum Annual Pass

• Annual Christmas social
(Charges may apply.)

Guest Policy

Members may bring guests:

  • £5 guest fee for regular painting-together sessions

  • Guest fees for longer half-day or full-day workshops will be published in advance

  • Members may bring different guests as often as they wish

  • However, the same guest is limited to two visits per year

    If you would like more information about membership, please click the enquiry button below.

Membership Enquiry
Membership Form (New Application and Renewal)

Our membership renewal form below is password protected. Please submit a membership enquiry for access.