MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM


The newly formed Christopher Dresser Society (a charitable organisation) endeavours to promote knowledge and understanding of the most significant designer of his generation. Dresser's foresight, his adaptability and pragmatism marked him out as a model for the consultant designers who would follow in his wake. His prolific output and cutting edge designs for a host of well-known manufacturers are equalled in number by a huge repository of designs for less well-known factories. He also worked for companies outside of the United Kingdom making him a global designer by modern day standards.

However, there is still much to learn about Dresser. The Society hopes to generate new scholarship into his work, and understanding of his practices and those of his contemporary Victorian designers.

Whatever your interest in Dresser, whether as scholar, design student, curator, collector, dealer or someone with a passion for the visual arts, we invite you to support us in bringing Dresser to greater recognition in the world of Design History. With your support we will provide access to the best information and research by building on the significant network of individuals and institutions that have supported Dresser so far.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Christopher Dresser Festival, 2nd – 4th July 2015

A three day festival celebrating the life and achievements of Dr Christopher Dresser. To be situated at The Dorman Museum and Teesside University.

Proposed Visits/Tours in 2015-2016
Visit to the National Archives Public Record Office, Kew.

Visit to Ipswich Museum to view Dresser’s sketchbooks.
Visit to Sheffield Museums to view the Dixon Archive.
Weekend Tour: Opportunity to view the Arts and Crafts of the North
Visit to Bushloe House, Leicestershire

Visit to Jackfield Tile Museum, Shropshire

Members will be contacted regarding proposed visits through the newsletter and website. Tours and visits are subject to confirmation. Details of dates, costing and content may be subject to change at short notice.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Being a member of the Christopher Dresser Society will provide you with a platform to meet other Dresser enthusiasts. There are lots of opportunities to do this, such as at our organised visits to collections and museums. Other benefits of being a member include:

Quarterly Newsletter, available via email or post.

Full access to the online Journal, which includes individual essays and articles.

Annual printed publication of the online Journal, containing a collection of selected essays and articles from the online Journal.

Discounted fees for organised visits to collections and museums

Private Views of collections and displays offered exclusively to Society Members.

10% Discount on any Dresser related merchandise purchased from The Dorman Museum.

We are constantly trying to develop our Membership package, to make it the most beneficial for all. If you have any suggestions as to how we can improve our membership scheme, please do not hesitate to contact us at

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM

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TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP / PRICE / QTY / NEWSLETTER FORMAT
(please state either online or print) / TOTAL
INDIVIDUAL (one member) / £18* / £
STUDENT (one member) / £12 / £
UK INSTITUTIONAL / £25 / £
OVERSEAS (one member) / £25 / £
OVERSEAS INSTITUTION / £28 / £
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* Introductory Offer - Prospective members wishing to obtain an Individual Membership before 04/07/2015 will receive it at the discounted fee of £18. Normal fee for Individual Membership will be £22.

Memberships run Aug-July. Members joining the Society before July 2015, can expect their renewal to fall on July 2016. Parties interested in becoming members before the renewal date will have their cost of membership altered appropriately.

PAYMENT METHOD

Currently we are unable to accept online payments. However we plan to have this resolved soon.

The method of payment that we currently offer is:

·  Cheque - Payable to Christopher Dresser Society

Please address cheques to C/O Administration,

Christopher Dresser Society,

School of Arts and Media,

Teesside University,

Tees Valley,

TS1 3BA,

United Kingdom

Additional Donation

You can support the work of the Society further by making a donation.

I/We wish to make an additional donation of£ ...... which will be allocated directly to the General Fund.

* I confirm that I wish the Society to reclaim tax on all future donations until further notice. / I do not wish the Society to claim tax on my donations. (Please delete as appropriate)

* I am a UK taxpayer and note that I should advise the Society if my annual tax payments are less than that being claimed on my donations. (Please tick)

Signed: ………………………………………………….

Date: ……………………………………………………..

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