Following the Jury of Selection, artists whose work has been accepted into the annual NWS International Open Exhibition shall be invited to apply for Signature Membership.

Pathway One - Jury Review: 

Qualifying Associates and Non-Members may submit three (3) additional matted paintings for review by the Jury of Selection. If the Jury determines that the submitted paintings meet the standards of quality and consistency established by the Society, the applicant shall be invited to become a Signature Member of NWS.

Pathway Two — Exhibition Acceptance:
Associates and Non-Members may qualify for Signature Membership by providing evidence that three (3) of their paintings have been accepted and exhibited in NWS International Open Exhibitions. Upon verification of the required three (3) exhibition acceptances, the artist shall be invited to become a Signature Member of NWS.

Only Signature Members who maintain their membership by paying annual dues on a continuing basis shall have the right to vote and use the initials NWS after their name.