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(The following is the information on the downloadable form detailed above.)
The Guild of Erotic Artists is an organisation that feels that the high standards for membership it sets are important in order to maintain the integrity, quality and standards of its overall membership. New membership is strictly controlled according to the general guidelines set out below.
Entry to the Guild is limited to artists with a body of artistic work which can be classed as ‘sensual’ or ‘figurative’ in nature, and which shows a high level of competence, originality and technique [the medium used need not be limited to conventional artistic media and all forms of work will be considered on the basis of artistic expression], and to those persons whose work, in our opinion, is so closely aligned to the work of the Guild as to merit membership.
Each application must be accompanied by a selection of artwork (photographic copies of originals are acceptable) for the Guild to assess. Applications submitted without examples will be rejected. In most cases, being able to view the applicants website will assist the application process.
Applications are rigorously scrutinised by a panel of founder and current Guild members. The panel meets in private each month to assess new applications for membership. The panel vote on each application, which must be accepted by at least 6 members (including at least 2 founder members). A record is kept of the voting on each application, but is not made public.
A completed application is not a guarantee of acceptance. If an application is rejected the reasons may be made known to the applicant at the discretion of the Guild. Non-acceptance does not exclude an applicant resubmitting after a suitable period - usually a minimum of 6 months.
New applicants are informed of their acceptance or rejection as soon as possible after the selection panel has met each month.
Membership can be revoked at the discretion of the Guild if it is felt the member has not upheld the quality, ideology or aims of the Guild, or its rules and guidelines.
A - Full Membership
Includes: artists, sculptors, photographers, body casters, body painters etc., who specialise in sensual and/or figurative art.
Cost: £85 joining fee and first year
£75 per annum thereafter
B - Corporate Membership
Includes: companies with links to sensual and erotic art (i.e. clothing, design, galleries, publishers, theatrical etc).
Cost: £85 joining fee and first year
£75 per annum thereafter
C - Associate Membership
Includes: apprentices, students, etc.
Cost: £55 joining fee and first year
£50 per annum thereafter
D - Model Membership
Includes: glamour, art, runway and print models, performers etc.
Cost: £22 joining fee and first year
£17 per annum thereafter
E - Patron
Includes: anyone who attendeds Guild events and exhibitions. Entitles holders to free admission to The Old Barn at Beaumont Hall Studios events and the Guild’s own exhibitions - includes the general public, spouses of members etc., who want to support the work of the Guild.
Cost: £25 per annum
Note: International applicants can pay in their own currency at the current tourist rate of exchange.
Renewal date for all memberships is now 1st April each year.
Those applying for membership at any other time will be required to pay a reduced pro-rata fee - details of these fees can be obtained direct from the secretary.
1: To publicise and promote erotic art through local and national media, creating public awareness of the ideals and aims of the Guild and its members.
2: To promote individual artists directly via selected media, other galleries, the Guild website and members’ mailing lists.
3: To ensure the Guild’s high standards are maintained and promoted encouraging members to continually strive for excellence.
4: To provide suitable venues and events for artists’ work (such as The Old Barn at Beaumont Hall Studios).
5: To create a bond between the Guild’s members so they act as one body, with a unified voice.
6: To encourage an exchange of views among members and to create a forum for ideas.
7: To provide clear identification and recognition of members, by the use of the Guild symbol so that the public will know they are a member of the Guild.
One of the Guild’s principle objectives is to preserve high standards, for it is the quality of members’ work which achieves public recognition, and the consequent reputation for quality which attracts additional interest and business for all members.
The symbol of the Guild’s reputation for quality is the Guild logo (the silhouette symbol at the top left of this page).
To maintain its standards the Guild will deny membership to unsuitable applicants, and will revoke the membership of those members who allow their standards to fall to an unacceptable level. Membership can be revoked at the discretion of the Guild if it is felt the member has not upheld the quality, ideology or aims of the Guild, or its rules and guidelines.
Membership of such a guild can be an important asset to many individuals and in many businesses and ventures. It can take a considerable amount of time and finance for an individual or small company to build a comparable reputation for quality with such a strong corporate identification as now exists with the Guild.
Each member is expected to assist the Guild in maintaining these high standards at all times.
Public Recognition
Membership of The Guild of Erotic Artists gives the public an assurance of quality.
Certificate of Authentication
The Certificate, printed on parchment paper, is a valuable trading asset.
JADE-pdf magazine
All members (categories A, B, and C only) whose subscriptions to the Guild are up to date will receive a copy of ‘JADE-pdf - The International Erotic Art and Literature Magazine’ each month which features regular news about the Guild, reports on events, the work of Guild members and a ‘directory’ to aid the promotion of Guild members. Members are advised that this is an uncensored ‘art style’ publication (although not considered pornographic) and occasionally some of the content may offended some people. It is only available by download and your Guild membership will provide you access to the magazine and password for each issue each month.
Press and Media
The Guild will provide press releases and features for the media in order to promote the Guild and its members. The Guild will also be promoted at many major erotic art exhibitions.
Reduced Exhibition Rates
The Guild negotiates for reduced rates for members to display their work at various relevant exhibitions.
The Guild Logo
The Guild logo identifies to the public the quality and skill of the member. This must be displayed wherever possible on members’ websites, stationery, communications and advertisements.
Regular Meetings and Monthly Newsletter
Each month members meet at The Old Barn at Beaumont Hall Studios to discuss important issues and the growth and promotion of the Guild. New members are very welcome. A monthly e-mailed newsletter provides regular updates and important notices and information.
The Old Barn at Beaumont Hall Studios
Members can attend all events at the Studios free of charge and enjoy reduced Studio rates when required.
Guild Web Server
The Guild has its own dedicated server for those members requiring website space at discounted rates.
Dedicated Website
The Guild website is available for all members to display their work, can be used as a point of contact and acts to promote the Guild by providing regular updates on Guild activities. Members are advised to add the site to their favourites list and visit regularly to keep up to date with the latest news and information.
Other Special Offers
From time to time the Guild will inform members either through the website, or via e-mail of special offers, discounts or services to members being made by fellow members, third parties and suitable companies or organisations.
Privacy
The Guild respects the privacy of its members and will not sell or loan its membership list to third parties, nor will it make public any personal information in regard to individual members other than the contact details the member wishes to have placed on their Guild website page. Where a request for additional information is received by the Secretary, this will only be passed on after the written permission (in the form of a letter or e-mail) from the member concerned.
The following rules apply to all members with regard to material on the Guild website:
1: Maximum number of images per member 6. Image files should be JPEG (JPG) format only, 200 pixels high, 72dpi resolution, in RGB mode.
2: Each member is responsible for ensuring that the contact details listed for them on their individual pages are correct and up to date (any corrections or updates should be sent direct to the Webmaster with a copy to the Secretary for reference). Members are allowed to have their name, address, telephone, fax, mobile, email and website details listed on their Guild page.
3: Each member of the Guild is entitled to a full page on the website, under one of the main categories listed, to promote themselves and their work (this means you can display up to 6 images, and your contact details). If you want to ensure you have a webpage on the Guild site then please supply the relevant information and material to the Webmaster - as web pages will not be created automatically and it is not his job to chase members.
4: All Guild members are required to place a link to the Guild’s website from their own websites as part of their conditions of membership - please ensure that this is done using the URL: www.theguildoferoticartists.com
The Guild website is available for all members to display their work, can be used as a point of contact and acts to promote the Guild by providing regular updates on Guild activities.
Members are advised to add the site to their favourites list and visit regularly to keep up to date with the latest news and information.
The Guild website is managed and maintained on a voluntary basis by Great Northern Publishing (publishers of JADE magazine and fellow members of the Guild) as part of the company’s continuing and active support of the Guild.
Overall control and approval of material to be uploaded to the site rests with Colin Ballard, Secretary of the Guild. However, the Webmaster, is responsible for the day to day management of the site, including uploading images, information and making necessary changes to members details and images as presented on the site.
All members should note that the website is for the benefit of Guild members only and we will not provide links from a member’s Guild page to a general website which promotes non members of the Guild. The link from your Guild web page must be to your own personal website, featuring your own work. In the case of any dispute over what constitutes a ‘personal website’ the Secretary’s decision will be final and absolute.
Please help us make the website a success by providing the material for your webpage to the Webmaster (via email) as soon as possible after you are admitted to membership of the Guild.
The Guild now has a small ‘web pack’ which contains the Guild’s logo, a short paragraph of text about the Guild and a link banner. These are available direct from the Secretary via e-mail and are for use on your personal website to show you are a member of the Guild and to explain what the Guild is and what it does.
