Joining the DGA

Balloon Festival by Karen Pearson

Disco by Diana King

Scarlet Bloom by Stella Mance

Celia by Marion Wilcocks

Joining the Dorking Group of Artists

The Group accommodates any level of artistic experience or expertise. We always welcome new members whether interested in participating in all or part of the Groups activities, especially when they are willing to help with its organisation and suggest new ideas to move the Group forward.

Types of Membership

Non-Exhibiting Member: Entitled to attend all the Group’s activities.
Membership as a Non Exhibiting Member is open to anyone upon submission of an application form and subscription. Many Non Exhibiting Members are beginners trying their hand at a new skill, while others may have more experience and like to benefit from the social or tutorial side of our activities.
fees: £20

Associate Member: Entitled to attend all the Group’s activities, and exhibit paintings at the Spring Exhibitions.
Entry is through submission of work for assessment by the DGA Selection Sub Committee and payment of subscription.
Associate Members are those who like to have the opportunity to exhibit with the Group while developing their work to a higher level.
fees: £25

Full Member: Entitled to attend all the Group’s activities, and exhibit paintings at both the Spring and Annual Exhibition.
Entry is through submission of work for assessment by the DGA Selection Sub Committee and payment of subscription.
Full members are those who produce a consistently high standard of work and want to be more active in exhibiting their paintings. Some are professional artists, others semi professional or purely hobby artists. Our more experienced and professional members provide the Group with invaluable tutorials, workshops and critiques within the Winter Programme.
fees: £25

Submissions for Associate/Full Member selection take place twice a year.

For more details or to apply for membership, please e-mail your details to: contact@dga.org.uk

Application Form

For an application form to join the DGA please click on either of the links below.

Download Application Form

Beachcasting by David Runnalls

Summer Vineyard by Chrissie Ferriroli

Autumn II (Print) by Helen Campbell-Hart