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ARTICLE IV. DEFINITIONS SECTION A. WORK Any reference to Work herein shall pertain to the following: 1. Paintings executed in, but not limited to, the mediums oil, acrylic, watercolor, casein, tempera, and pastel; 2. Drawings executed in, but not limited to, the mediums pastel, ink, pencil, crayon, charcoal and scratch board; 3. Sculpture executed in, but not limited to, the mediums wood, metal, stone and clay; and 4. Original prints, hand-pulled by the artist. Note that this last category does not include copies and repro ductions of original work. SECTION B. ADHERENCE TO REQUIREMENTS The Board of Directors shall make final definition as to subject, medium, originality and suitability of Work sub mitted for jurying. SECTION C. CORPORATION Any reference to “corporation” or to “WAOW” herein shall pertain to WAOW, Inc. For marketing purposes, the corporation may use a fictitious name (DBA), duly registered, such as “Women Artists of the West” or “Wom en Artists of North America” in order to more accurately describe the artists, themes, or artistic composition of specific shows, exhibitions, etc. SECTION D. GOOD STANDING A member who has fulfilled all financial, exhibition and advertising obligations shall be known as a member in good standing. SECTION E. APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP Approval of membership shall mean approval by the Membership Screening Committee. ARTICLE V. DEFINITIONS LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP SECTION A. MEMBERSHIP Membership shall consist of Associate, Signature, Life, Emeritus, Master, Honorary, Legacy and Contributing Patron. 1. Associate Membership a. Associate Membership shall be open to any women artists. b. Associate Membership is the entry level for WAOW artist membership. Associate Membership is attained through completing the application and being accepted by a jury comprised of WAOW members. c. An applicant shall present her application and required material for Associate Membership to the mem bership chairman for approval by the membership screening committee and for acceptance or rejection by major ity vote of the Board of Directors. d. The Associate Member is expected to exhibit her Work in at least one WAOW-sanctioned advertisement every two years. This can be either a WAOW group ad or a personal ad that mentions her WAOW membership. If a personal ad, an example of that ad must be sent to the Advertising Director as proof of participation. All ads must be placed in a nationally distributed art-related publication. e. The Associate Member shall have the capability for and use E-mail, enter shows online, and after accep tance to WAOW shall present the materials required to be represented on the WAOW website.

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