Stephen Palmer, Dogs in space, 2009, lithograph on Fabriano4 paper, 220gsm, 35x33.5cm

Interested in developing your knowledge about contemporary art with likeminded enthusiasts? Why dont you join the Contemporary Art Society now and take advantage of 10% off Blood or Collector membership. In addition to this, you will receive a limited edition print by Stephen Palmer – Dogs in Space 2009.

The Contemporary Art Society, founded in 1910, is the UK’s leading independent authority on contemporary collecting. There are different membership programs available to individual collectors at all stages of their collecting, those interested in contemporary art, curators, artists, commercial galleries and public museums.

Blood is a subscription membership scheme which offers an expert network through which to navigate the national and international contemporary art scene, building your knowledge and confidence when looking at cutting edge contemporary art in a lively social setting. Members benefit from at least 12 free evening events, invites to an international trip and VIP passes to art fairs throughout the year, special discounts on courses, publications and other promotional offers.

Current Offer – £49.50 per annum (normal price £55.00)

Collector membership programme provides more in-depth and personal engagement with contemporary art . In addition to all the benefits of Blood membership, it includes access to bespoke events involving private collections, art specialists, curators and emerging and internationally acclaimed artists.

Current Offer – £247.50 or £202.50 (non-London residents) per annum (normal price £275 or £225 (non London residents)

Become our member to take advantage of this offer and many other offers like FREE subscriptions to leading international magazines Art+Auction and Modern Painters and FREE and discounted art fair tickets.

Dusan Djukaric, Nude, Watercolour

Do you have the desire to own beautiful works of art, without the capital to fund your wish?  Then the Collective may be just what you have been looking for!

The Collective has been in operation for over five years now. Membership allows people to share ownership and enjoyment of fantastic pieces of contemporary art, in their own homes. Traditionally, these artworks would have only been accessible to the wealthiest collectors. With the Collective, groups of art lovers can band together to buy art in a more affordable way. Imagine the thrill of viewing an outstanding artwork – in your own home!

The Collective has been, until now,  limited to a founding group in London. The time has come to expand the horizons of the Collective and as such, new members are being sought. At present, groups are being established in Bristol, Birmingham and Cambridge. Now is the time to join the Collective and establish your own buying group, no matter where you are in the country.

The Collective aims to become a national web-based network that has the ability to support its membership with advice, information and links. It is also envisaged that this increased network will create a system whereby exchanges can be made, together with the organisation of joint events and exhibitions. The national supporting network will be established in the near future.

The Collective has a number of aims. These are:

• to provide a more socially inclusive environment for contemporary art through the establishment of domestic collection.

• to provide all people with exposure to contemporary art, through visiting exhibitions, speaking with artists and actually living with the art in their own homes.

• creating a link between artists, new audiences and the market.

• increasing the number and diversity of collectors of contemporary art.

• promote the support of new contemporary artists and curators.

The Collective is planning the first national Collective Exhibition on Friday 16th October 2009 in Bristol, at the Tobacco Factory, event not to be missed!

Join us for FREE to find out about other similar initiatives and to access special offers available to our members – FREE art download and FREE subscriptions to digital editions of top international art magazines Art+Auction and Modern Painters, and many more.

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Art+Auction Magazine have been in the business for 30 years now and is considered by its readers and critics as the ‘art world’ bible. Published monthly, this magazine is dedicated to everything about arts and covers the international art markets, from antiques to contemporary art.

Every issue includes latest news on the art world, gallery exhibition previews, auction reviews and a calendar of gallery exhibitions, art fairs and antique shows throughout the world. It also includes information on a number of artists, rising or well-known, stories and controversies, information on schools of art and furniture and analyses of trends in the market. Regular columns include interviews with various artists and collectors who share their stories and experiences to the readers.

Art enthusiasts and collectors will find this magazine a good read and a perfect resource for all their art cravings. With an insider’s perspective of the art world, the information contained in each issue of Art and Auction is just what a reader who loves art are looking for. Sophisticated, substantial and entertaining, Art+Auction is the best choice in its field.

Enjoy free subscriptions to both Art and Auction and Modern Painters Magazines and many more membership offers – complimentary or 2for1 tickets for many of the UK art events all year around.