Full Membership is open to all (including overseas) artists who make teddy bears and/or critters from mohair, alpaca, recycled fur, fabric, fibre or yarn and miniature artists using Sassy.
Membership is juried and all memberships are subject to administrative approval.
Levels of membership are as below:
One, who pursues an activity or interest primarily for pleasure or relaxation, and not as a main occupation.
One, who uses patterns they have not created themselves, to make their bears.
One, who is able by virtue of their own imagination and talent or skill to create works of aesthetic value. A person whose work shows exceptional creative ability or skill.
A professional artist of great and exemplary skills. One with the following qualities: Originality and quality of workmanship; years of experience; a number of techniques and advanced design shown in their work; a willingness to return skills and knowledge to the industry.
*We reserve the right to change the level of membership, i.e. Reg. Bus. Name or ABN# is not validated.
If you cannot guarantee your commitment to promoting BAO on your website/blog and to helping our group grow...DO NOT APPLY.
