You do not have to be an artist to join the Society. Any American citizen living in the U.S. or abroad interested in the recognition and promotion of American marine art, past or present, is welcomed to join. Since the Society is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501.C. 3 not-for-profit organization, all contributions are tax deductible. We are an educational organization, founded to increase public appreciation of the role marine art has played in American art & culture.
There are four regular classifications of membership. Most people initially join as Regular Members and pay $50 annual dues. Galleries and museums are invited to join as Regular Members.
The second classification is Signature Member. Individuals who are interested in becoming a Signature Member may digitally submit a portfolio of their marine art to Annual Jury Review held by the Society’s Fellows each spring. You can get details on how and when to do this if you click here. Members who apply to become Signature Members and are accepted by the Jury of Fellows, are entitled to signatory privileges and are allowed to use the acronym ASMA after their signature on paintings, promotional literature, business cards and elsewhere. The annual dues for Signature Members is $85.
The third level of membership is Fellow, and is limited to a select group of highly skilled marine artists.
In addition, there is a Student Member category for young maritime artists. Anual dues for this category are $15.
