New members are always welcome! 
Currently over 350 members belong to the South County Art Association. Members receive discounts on classes and may participate in all membership activities. Each member receives invitations to all classes and exhibition openings, as well as opportunities to exhibit their work in the Members Annual and Artist Member Invitational Exhibits. Members are also able to participate in the Annual Holiday Sale held the day after Thanksgiving through mid December.  Each July there is a Dinner Under the Trees in which members are able to gather together and celebrate a year of art and accomplishment. Members are encouraged to participate in a variety of volunteer positions which include, among others, helping with exhibitions, hospitality, fundraising, and gallery work.  The blocks below describe categories of membership as follows:  Artist Member, General Member, Student, Family and Military Members, as well as higher levels of membership with special benefits.
​Member Benefits  
  • A discount on all SCAA classes.
  • Reduced call for entry fees.
  • Opportunity to sell art in our Holiday Sale and Gift Shop.
  • Members receive 70%  of their artwork's price.
  • Exhibit in Annual Members Exhibit. 
  • Vote at SCAA Annual Meeting.
  • Be part of an art community that supports and enriches each other.
Artist Members are distinguished from our regular members by having been accepted into a juried competition at the SCAA, which qualifies them for a Member Invitational exhibit.  See qualifications for a Member Invitational Exhibit here.
Active military and students receive a discounted membership.
Anyone can become a member! Any new member can participate in our Give Art a Voice project. Just email us a .jpg image (above 400K) and a narrative that's 50 words or less.
Our regular membership for artists and appreciators provides discounts on classes and the knowledge that you contribute to and are part of a wonderful community devoted to the arts. 

​​Each member of a Member’s (or Artist Member) household who wishes to receive member benefits can purchase an ​Additional Household Membership at the reduced price of $30.
Higher level memberships help make up the difference between our operational needs and the income from our regular membership. With all the levels, your contribution is above and beyond our general membership and allows us to offer more programs and higher quality exhibits. Our sustaining, sponsor, patron and benefactor levels each have their own set of benefits.
Studio Memberships  Studio members must also have a SCAA membership.
Pottery Studio 
At this time, all pottery studio memberships (except for Associate Memberships) are full. Please ​email or call 783-2195 to be put on the wait list.
Pottery Studio Membership Costs:
$435 - Six Month Membership
$685 - One Year Membership
1 Year  $325     6 Month  ​$200
1 Year  $225     6 Month  ​$145

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Our mission is to promote greater public participation in the arts in our Rhode Island community. We do this by encouraging the creation, visibility, and appreciation of artwork through membership, quality education, juried and organized exhibitions and shared artistic experiences. We are a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit arts organization.
Office and Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday from 1 - 5 pm  (except holidays)
Stay tuned for details about our re-opening that will be in June.
2587 Kingstown Rd, Kingston, Rhode Island

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