Whereas the national exhibitions may be said to represent a "high-water mark" in the presentation of marine art by the ASMA members, regional shows more frequently afford additional opportunities for participation by member artists. The diverse membership, representing 40 states, plus England, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, is grouped into five geographic regions. Membership in ASMA includes three categories and is open to anyone interested in marine art, the appreciation and conservation of our water resources, and our maritime heritage. Those presenting examples of their work to the jury of Fellows who deem their work of sufficient qualiry are designated as "Artist Members." Finally, the "Fellows" are artists whose work meets the highest standards of excellence in the field of marine art. The works on these pages were displayed at the 13th National Exhibition at the Vero Beach Art Museum in Florida this past spring. As ASMA begins its second quarter-century with this latest major show of contemporary marine art, it remains dedicated to expanding its educational role. In the words of Charles Lundgren, ASMA's first president, the Society provides "a continuiry of tradition and high standards from one generation of artists to the next, so that all of us who care about marine art might share our knowledge." -Don Norris, Len Mizerek, & Charles Robinson, AS.MA ,t
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