Join Us

Join BASNZ today and become part of a welcoming artistic community of New Zealand, Australian and Pacific Island botanical artists and art lovers. You’ll have first access to the latest newsletters, exclusive workshops and opportunities to exhibit and purchase. By becoming a member you will be developing your own artistic profile as well as supporting the development of botanical art in New Zealand and around the world. You’ll also receive our quarterly newsletter by email, packed full of news and helpful tips.

So choose which membership type suits you, Full, Associate, Friend or Student!
Then fill in the form at the bottom of the page and become part of our community today.

  1. Full member with exhibiting privileges

    $65 (includes $10 joining fee then $55 annually)

As a full member of the BASNZ you receive:

  • Ability for your work to be shown at annual BASNZ exhibitions

  • Option to have your own artist page on the website

  • Access to the expertise and mentoring of Society members

  • Four information packed digital newsletters per year and newsflash updates

  • Discount on exclusive workshops held by the Society

  • 10% Gordon Harris - the art and design store discount card

  • Access to our private BASNZ Facebook page, for tips, links and updates and to upload your work

To become a Full Member - Please Note: You will be considered an Associate Member on payment of $45.00 until your images have committee approval. More information about the level of standard required for Full Membership can be seen below in the Full Membership Guide

Once you have checked your work against the Full Membership Guide and would like to procede please complete the application form below then -

  • Choose four (4) digital images of your best recent botanical work and email these to: membership.basnzinc@gmail.com. We will let you know when we receive your images. These will be assessed by the committee, after which we will notify you of the committee’s desicion.

  • Once your application is approved, you will receive confirmation and your membership will be confirmed upon payment of outstanding $20 fee via online banking

2. Associate member
$45

(includes $10 joining fee then $35 annually)

This membership is suited to artists who do not wish to exhibit. You may apply to upgrade to exhibit at any time . You will receive:

  • Access to the expertise and mentoring of Society members

  • Four information packed digital newsletters per year and newsflash updates

  • Discount on exclusive workshops held by the Society

  • 10% Gordon Harris - the art and design store discount card

  • Access to our private BASNZ Facebook page, for tips, links and updates and to upload your work

  • Opportunity to upgrade to full membership at any time by submitting works as per the Full Membership rules.

3. Student member
FREE

You may become a student member if you can present a valid student ID from a tertiary institution or are under 18

  • Opportunity to exhibit at BASNZ exhibitions

  • Access to the expertise and mentoring of Society members

  • Four information packed digital newsletters per year and newsflash updates

  • Discount on exclusive workshops held by the Society

  • 10% Gordon Harris - the art and design store discount card

  • Access to our private BASNZ Facebook page, for tips, links and updates and to upload your work

4. Friends of BASNZinc
$45

(includes $10 joining fee then $35 annually)

We welcome you if you are not a botanical artist but interested in Botanical Art and would perhaps like to help in other aspects of the Society e.g. collector, curator, botanist, professional services

  • Four information packed digital newsletters per year and newsflash updates

  • Discount on exclusive workshops held by the Society

  • 10% Gordon Harris - the art and design store discount card

  • Access to our private BASNZ Facebook page, for tips, links and updates

HOW TO PAY MEMBERSHIP FEE:

Payment is by bank transfer -

Acc name - BASNZ Inc

Acc No- 02-0316-0571061-000

Add your name and type of membership in ref/code

All other Membership enquiries to: membership.basnz@gmail.com

Membership Form

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