Art by Denise McGoldrick "Dragon's Library"

Dear ASA Members and Artists,

As we move forward into another exciting year at the Artist Studio Association, we want to take a moment to express our deep appreciation for each of you. Your creativity, dedication, and support make our organization a thriving hub for the arts in our community.

After finalizing our end-of-year accounting, we have taken a careful look at our financial position. Unfortunately, the rising costs of utilities, building maintenance, and the general cost of doing business have left us operating in the red. To ensure that ASA can continue providing valuable resources, exhibit space, and a welcoming creative environment, we find it necessary to implement a small increase in our commission and facility fees.

Effective June 1, the artist commission fee will increase by 10%, and facility rental fees will be adjusted by an increase of $5.00 for members and a $20.00 increase for non-members. These modest increases will help us offset rising expenses and maintain the quality of our programs, exhibitions, and workspace.

Additionally, we want to remind members that the 20% commission sales were always paid to the Pacific Artist Alliance for their sales and bookkeeping services, not to ASA, a practice we will continue to honor.
With a June start date for these changes, artists will have time to recalculate sales amounts, and instructors can adjust class fees as needed. (if your class/event is pre-scheduled on the calendar, it will be honored).

We understand that any change in fees can be challenging, and we want to assure you that this decision was made with careful consideration. Our goal is to sustain and enhance the opportunities ASA offers, ensuring that artists like you continue to have a place to showcase and create your work.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to any board member. 

Sincerely,
ASA Board of Directors