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Member Benefits
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Member Services - Health Care, Swatch
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Networking Opportunities
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Join our more than 3,900 members –
a broad spectrum of textile practitioners including studio
artists, industrial designers, educators, technicians, curators,
gallery owners, interior designers, students, and enthusiasts.
A force in the textile field since
1977, the non-profit Surface Design Association is committed
to education on all levels of expertise and interest. SDA
seeks to raise the level of excellence in surface design by
inspiring creativity and encouraging innovation through all
its undertakings. Join SDA today to keep up with new developments
in the fiber world. SDA is a resource you can't do without!
Membership Rates:
US Address
1 year $60
2 years $110
3 years $155
Student 1 year * $35
*Include copy of full-time student ID.
Canada/Mexico Address
1 year $72
2 years $134
3 years $191
Student 1 year* $47
*Include copy of full-time student ID.
International Address
1 year $80
2 years $150
3 years $215
Student 1 year * $55
*Include copy of full-time student ID.
Membership begins
in the month payment is received: within four weeks the latest
publications will be sent. Include payment with membership
form (no invoice will be sent). Click here to
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Member Benefits:
Surface Design
Journal (4 issues per year): Inspiring readers for over
30 years, the 74-page,
full-color Journal presents innovative ideas and work from
emerging and established artists
SDA
Newsletter and online access to back issues (4 issues
per year): Keeping members informed, the 24-page Newsletter
offers latest technology information, professional studio
practices, and opportunities to exhibit work and advance
careers
eNews Bulletin: Monthly email bulletin keeping
members up-to-date with timely information on
opportunities
Regional and state email member news reports:
Quarterly emails with news of local, state and regional
interest
National conferences:
Inviting the exchange of ideas, conferences are held every
two or three years as forums for visionary voices to expose
new thinking, expressive artwork, and new tools
Joint Conferences: SDA participates in joint
conferences with other organizations, such as Studio
Art Quilt Association (SAQA)
Regional and state events: Exhibits,
workshops, and meetings allow members within a
region to present their work and interact with each
other
Instructors Registry:
Members who give workshops and lectures can be listed in the
Registry. Public can search to locate teachers for schools
and groups
Member
Online Auction: Members can donate artwork for public
auction to benefit SDA
SDA Image Library: Members can upload images for
public viewing, select images to download for educational
purposes, and upload entries into juried online SDA gallery
shows
SDA Journal
exposure: Members can submit artwork for inclusion in
the SDA Journal “Exposure” section
Conference presentations and member show: Members can
apply to present workshops or lectures or enter the member
show at SDA conferences
Newsletter classified ad: Members are allowed a
free 25-word non-commercial classified ad published in the
quarterly SDA Newsletter
Health Care, Long Term, Accident, Critical
Care, and Disability Group Insurance
You will need your membership number and password to
access this page.
Click here if you have forgotten them.
Swatch
Library: Promote your work by contributing to the
Swatch Library or use the Swatch Library to promote
Surface Design Association
Member Image Library:
Members can select and download member images for
PowerPoint image presentations
Access to:
Resource information
Suppliers
Education
Galleries and Museums
Textile Organizations
SDA conferences
Other conferences and local meetings (SDA Calendar)
Competitive exhibitions, and other events (SDA
Bulletin
Board)
SDA Regional and State Reps bring members together
Volunteer opportunities within SDA
SDA Newsletter's "Opportunity" listings
SDA AWARD of Excellence
for exhibitions
given by curator
or juror
on going review
of requests
Grants
personal development grants
small event grants
on going review of proposals
Student Awards:
Creative
Promise Award for Student Excellence
$750 student award
June 1: Deadline for
applications
September 1: notification
Outstanding
Student Award
one year free
membership to a student
to be awarded
by an instructor
once a year/per
school
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Manage Your Membership:
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