Thinking about becoming a BGWP Member? Let's chat!
Likes & followers are great but don’t necessarily equate to sales or the meaningful “exposure” we really need in terms of the art world & business. Not to mention, many of us are self-taught artists with little to no formal training or education in the arts, business, or entrepreneurship. If social media crashed, your account(s) were disabled or the algorithm changed again (which it will), where would your actual art/business be? Even further, where would your art practice be without social?
Hence the BGWP membership, a platform where members can utilize BGWP not only as a global tool to showcase themselves as working artists, their artwork, & their art events, but also as a means to find & connect BGWPs to each other &potential clients. We want to see more Black women painters in spaces that we once dreamed about (magazines, galleries, museums, public art, cinema, etc.) & in positions of both power & ownership. Together, we're making that happen!
So, what value do I recieve by becoming a BGWP Member?
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Advertising: Join the Directory & add your Events
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Selling: Submit your artwork to the Available Art Collection (curated original art collection for purchase)
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Partnership Resources: Gain access to our Partnership Artist resources (art materials, education, campaigns, etc.) in alignment with BGWP mission
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Monthly Check-ins: Every 3rd Sunday, check-in with the BGWP Founder for tips, updates. artist activations & more
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The BGWP Awards Fund: A portion of every membership fee goes towards the BGWP Awards Fund. Not only are you a part of our community, you directly support Black girls & students artistic endeavors across the globe!
Who is this membership for?
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Black women painters looking for outreach & marketing resources outside of social media
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Black women painters trying to get involved in their local & online arts community
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Black women painters who want to connect with other Black women entrepreneurs & expand their creative, artistic, & business network
Who is this membership not for?
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Black women painters not interested in financially investing in their art practice or business
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Black women painters looking for immediate results and/or don't believe in professional development or education
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Creatives & beginner painters who want to learn how to paint or solely want a feature on our social media platforms
*The purpose of the BGWP membership is to compliment your current art practice & business, not create either for you. Active participation will enhance your experience as a BGWP member & throughout your art journey overall.
Check out our FAQs about the required information to be showcased on our website, as all listings MUST be complete & approved by our team (24-72 hours after submission) to ensure full/accurate information & membership alignment with the BGWP mission. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed or included in our outreach effort - ie. newsletters, press releases, quarterly magazine, social media platforms, etc. Submissions will pend until approved. No refunds.