Member Benefits | Eligibility | How to Join

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Benefits of Organizational Membership:

“I come away from an encounter with members and staff of the Alliance of Artists Communities reminded that my organization is not alone in its efforts to offer blessed sanctuary to the cultural flamekeepers among us. I carry a greater resolve that what we do matters. For this, the Alliance is essential.” -- Suny Monk, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts

• Invitation to and registration discounts on annual conferences, regional meetings, institutes, and special events
• Advocacy to funders, policymakers, media representatives, etc. on your organization’s behalf
• National visibility for your programs and the values and successes of the field of artists’ communities
• Inclusion and unique webpage on Alliance website, as well as ability to post to online bulletin boards and job listings
• Premium access subscription to the Alliance website
• Coverage in newsletter and other publications, with international distribution to funders, researchers, peers and others
• Major discounts on Alliance publications
• Invitation to national, interdisciplinary symposia that address artists’ roles in society and philosophical issues of creativity relevant to the field
• Participation in important surveys on field-wide issues
• Use of Alliance Organizational Member address list once per year at no cost
• Mailings on special issues in the field, events and resources
• Voting privileges on issues of Alliance policy and governance
• Membership in Americans for the Arts' Arts Action Fund
• Discounts through Alliance partners, including health insurance, professional development opportunities, and more (see what's available to Alliance members through our partners)

Who is eligible for Organizational Membership:

An organization who has as a primary purpose the support of living artists and creative thinkers in the creation of new work.

View a list of our organizational members.

The Alliance of Artists Communities encourages the following standards for Organizational Members:

• Organizations/entities that provide dedicated time and space to artists/creators of any discipline for the development of new creative work
• Artists/creators are "in residence" for a finite period of time
• Artists/creators are selected by pre-determined criteria (whether by open application or invitation)
• Residencies are provided for free or are significantly subsidized

To join as an Organizational Member: 

Please download the membership form and mail or fax the completed copy to us.

Dues = $500 - 5,000/year (based on budget*)

• Budget < $350,000 = $500/year 
• Budget $350,000+ = budget x 0.00175 (not to exceed $5,000)

*If your residency program is part of a larger institution, you may calculate dues based on your residency program budget only.

Small residency programs working collaboratively may qualify for Cohort Membership

Note: Alliance membership is based on the calendar year. Renewals are sent out once annually, though you may choose to renew later in the year.