Applications for membership of the AAADA are co-ordinated by the Executive Secretary, who will forward your completed application forms for assessment, to the State Chapter in the state in which your business is located. You may qualify if you have been in the art/antiques business for more than three years. You would need to operate a business, which primarily deals in antiques or fine art of a suitable quality. Such things as Art Nouveau and Art Deco ceramics or bronzes and more contemporary paintings may be acceptable if particularly meritorious. It is permitted to sell a limited quantity of clearly described quality reproductions, and to sell similarly limited quantities of modern items if complementing the existing stock of antiques/artworks.

It is not necessary to have a shop front. Dealers in Antique centres or other shared premises, those who only exhibit at Fairs, or on the internet, may also be eligible for membership. Our Association already has a significant number of members trading under such circumstances. Applicants may apply as a specialist or general dealer, but are expected to be well informed in their field.

Some of the impressive Benefits of Membership enjoyed by members of the Australian Antique and Art Dealers Association are listed below.

  • Reduced merchant credit card scheme rates.
  • Extended payment arrangements with certain auction houses.
  • Free auction catalogues from all major Australian auction houses.
  • Discount subscription rates for UK publication “Antiques Trade Gazette”.
  • Listing in AAADA Catalogues.
  • Your business details on the AAADA web site, with direct links to CINOA and other international trade listings.
  • Right to exhibit at Australia’s premier antiques fairs held by AAADA in Sydney and Melbourne.
  • Free entry to Australia’s premier antique fair held by AAADA in Sydney and Melbourne.
  • Professional indemnity insurance policy designed specifically for the antiques industry.
  • Business insurance tailor made for antique dealers.
  • Support with N.S.W dealer’s licence requirements.
  • International representation – membership of CINOA, with your business listed on the CINOA website and in the CINOA Directory, with world wide distribution.
  • Regular updates on all industry issues via both the national body (the President, and in the “Mercury” newsletter) and from the state chapters.

How to Apply to Become a Member

If you are interested in becoming a member of the AAADA then please read the following documents carefully before completing your application:

All application forms once completed should be addressed and mailed to:

General Manager
The Australian Antique and Art Dealers Association
PO Box 294
Apollo Bay VIC 3233
or 
keren@aaada.org.au

Once we receive your completed application form it will be forwarded to the relevant State Chapter who will authorise one or two of their committee members to inspect your premises. Your application will then go before their committee at its next assessment meeting.

If you have any queries at all please don’t hesitate to call the General Manager, Keren Lewis on 0498 059 661 or email to keren@aaada.org.au.

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