Memberships

The Society's main focus is on Melanesian, Polynesian & Micronesian art; but not to the exclusion of tribal art from other areas, or the contemporary art of the indigenous people of Oceania and Australia.

Since its foundation in 1995, the OAS has been organising study groups, public lectures, film screenings, exhibitions with illustrated catalogues, workshops, previews of auctions and book launches. Join our 300+ members worldwide and enjoy five issues of the OAS Newsletter each year, and other membership privileges.

The aim of the Oceanic Art Society is to further the appreciation and understanding of Oceanic Art. The focus is on traditional tribal art including contemporary art of the indigenous people of Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia and Australasia.

The Society welcomes anyone with an interest in oceanic art. Our membership is international and includes enthusiasts, beginners, collectors, academics, artists, students, art dealers and museum professionals.

Membership form 2012 (pdf)

Please note that the address in the membership form has been changed to
Oceanic Art Society, PO Box 1084, Edgecliff NSW 2027

Annual Membership

Singles - AU$50

Couples - AU$60

Students/unemployed - AU$15

Three year membership AU $150

Payment options: Visa or MasterCard details including the amount, the card number, name on card and expiry date sent to: secretaryoas@hotmail.com (over two or three emails for security purposes); or by cheque to Oceanic Art Society, PO Box 1084, Edgecliff NSW 2027.

Overseas members are welcome to join at the Australian rate, providing they pay by Visa or Mastercard in AUD$ using the form above. (Overseas cheques attract a large bank processing fee.)

Donations to the society

The society is recognised by the Australian Taxation Office as a non-profit organisation. It is listed on the Register of Cultural Organisations which is administered by the Commonwealth Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts: this status allows for Australian donations to the Society to be tax deductible. Recent donations have made it possible for us to proceed with the publication of a comprehensive book of our exhibition, 'War Shields of Melanesia'.

We invite you to consider assisting the Society in furthering its aims. Donations may be targeted to a specific project or purpose. Yours may be a one-off donation or you may wish to become a continuing patron. for further information, please email our treasurer.