ArtMapArgyll Constitution

3 Nov 2008

1 Name of Group

ArtMap Argyll

2 Objectives

• To create and motivate an actively participating artists’ group
• To provide a supportive and professional network for artists in Argyll that encourages verbal and critical debate
• To raise awareness of what artists do and how they contribute to the community
• To develop dialogue between artists and the public/community
• To encourage the development of opportunities for artists in Argyll and beyond

3 Membership

Full Membership

Is open to any practising artist living and working in Argyll who supports the objectives of the group and who fit some of the following criteria:

• Active involvement and commitment to professional development
• Commitment to Open Studio event/ gallery show
• Professional regard among peers
• Exhibition History
• Publications; reviews, articles, catalogues, leaflets etc
• Art Training
• Awards, scholarships, grants
• Commissions
• Work represented in public collections
• Related professional experience

Associate Membership

Is open to any non-artist member or anyone the committee feels does not meet the criteria but wish to be involved by interest or promote interests of the group.

Associate members can apply on a yearly basis to become Full Members – the Membership sub-committee will if required give a full and frank account of their decision process and advise on what steps can be taken to improve application for the following year.

The Membership sub-committee shall be of not less than 5 members.

4 Committee

• A The group shall be managed by a committee of not less than 5 members
• B The Executive shall be responsible for the administration and management of the affairs of the Group, including membership and subscription
• C The Executive Committee shall stand for 1 year, and shall be eligible for re-election on retiral. Executive members shall only serve three consecutive years in the same office.
• D The quorum for Executive meetings shall be 3
• E The Executive committee shall establish sub-committees for such purposes seen to be necessary.

5 Meetings

• A The executive committee shall meet at least 4 times per year
• B The group shall hold an Annual General Meeting in each year at such a date and place as the Executive Committee shall determine. To be advertised in a public place 14 days before the meeting.
• C A Special meeting of the group can be held on the written request of 3 members (email, letter), or on the written request of the majority of members

7 Finance

• A The executive committee shall keep records showing all income and expenditure of the group
• B Income and expenditure shall be presented to the AGM showing annual expenditure
• C A bank account shall be held in the Name of ArtMap Argyll, with two nominated signatories
• D All monies raised on behalf of Artmap Argyll Shall be applied to further objectives of the group

8 Changes to Constitution

No change can be made to this constitution except by resolution approved at an AGM or Special Meeting of the group by a simple majority of those present.

9 Dissolution

The group may at any time dissolve by resolution passed by a majority of members present and voting at an AGM. Any assets remaining after the satisfaction of debts and liabilities shall be awarded to local charity or voluntary organisation.