KAN is a co-operative of practicing artists with a community vision in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
We offer many opportunities to meet other artists, develop and showcase artistic abilities and to actively promote art in the Kawartha Lakes region.
Membership Opportunities:
- exhibition opportunities
- meet other local artists for fun
- networking and education
- an artist page on our website
- discounted classes and workshops
- educational discount on art supplies with our membership card
- promotion of your artwork through the KAN social media sites
- KAN newsletter
Membership Levels:
- Artist: $45/year
- Student (with proof of student status): $25/year
Committee signup:
Part of the membership requirements for joining KAN is to help in the running of our co-operative by signing on to one of the following committees:
- Programming – organizing and monitoring educational workshops
- Membership – recruiting and record keeping
- Social Media – regular postings to Facebook and Instagram
- Curatorial – Assist with the organizing and hanging of exhibitions
- Advertising/Graphic Design – creation of signs, brochures, posters and ads for KAN use:
– promotion of KAN events to the public via various means
– creation of KAN newsletters - Mailing – maintain and distribute member and general mailing lists
- Poster Distribution – assist with getting posters out to a variety of public locations in
Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough, etc. - Community Liaison – finding opportunities and handling requests for working with public
groups and businesses - Social Committee – plan and run social events for the co-op
- Events and Meetings – plan meeting content, research and schedule events for KAN
participation - Plein Air/Urban Sketching – organize and supervise outdoor drawing excursions for KAN
members and the general public