Become a Member

Being an Art Encounter member means joining a community of art-lovers from around the country, gaining first-hand exposure to new artists and art movements through our programs, and receiving access to exclusive behind-the-scenes art experiences. Membership also supports our mission to bring art to people of all ages and backgrounds, so your giving gives back to others!

Our membership year runs from July 1–June 30, and memberships purchased now will be active until June 30, 2024. You can learn about the different membership levels on the chart below, then complete the form to join or renew online.

To learn more about member programs and impact over the last twelve months, read our Membership Year in Review.

We have a lot of exciting plans in store for the coming year, including:

  • Full, in-person seasons of new, exclusive visits to artists’ studios, exhibitions, and private collections to keep you on the pulse of what’s hot in art right now.

  • Ongoing online programs featuring conversations with local artists and explorations of global art history topics to reach all of our members across the country.

  • A trip to Paris this October to meet with local artists, explore new museums and top international galleries, visit Monet’s home and garden on a day trip to Giverny, and more!

  • A number of FREE Special Member Experiences, from our annual Members Appreciation Event and Friends Appreciation Event to our NEW Quarterly Lunchtime Art Chats, where we’ll meet with gallerists, muralists, collectors, and auctioneers over Zoom for interactive discussions.

“Community is such a big piece of what keeps bringing people back to Art Encounter. People have a tremendous need for community.”
-Art Encounter member, reflecting on this past year

All memberships begin July 1 and expire after one year. Memberships activated now will be valid until June 30, 2024.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

 
 

BASIC LEVEL BENEFITS:

• Discounts on Programs and Events
Discounts on in-person and online programs including Summer Series, Winter Series, Night Visions, and more.

• Access to Members-Only Programs
Registration access to members-only programs including Expanding Visions and all Art Encounter Travel.

• Yearly Member Appreciation Event
Invitation to our annual Member Appreciation Event. Enjoy refreshments and conversation with other art-lovers while visiting an artist studio, private collection, or unique exhibition space. Location TBD.

• NEW! Lunchtime Art Chats
Our interview series is moving from print to zoom! Join us for Lunchtime Art Chats, our new quarterly conversions with muralists, gallerists, collectors, and auctioneers.

FRIENDS LEVEL BENEFITS:
All Basic-Level Membership Benefits plus...

• Yearly Friends Appreciation Event
Invitation to our annual Friends Appreciation Event. Enjoy refreshments and conversation with other art-lovers while enjoying a unique and exclusive art experience. Location TBD.

• Free Admission to Weekend Art Walks
Join us on select Saturdays to discover new ideas and a variety of artistic media at local galleries.

PATRON LEVEL BENEFITS:
All Friend-Level Membership Benefits plus...

• $100 Discount on All Travel Programs
A discount of $100 per household per trip for all Art Encounter Travel.

• Special Invitation to Outreach and Mural Programs
Witness the magic of our outreach programming with local public school students by joining us for an in-school program or field trip. Attend special ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new mural projects.

BENEFACTOR LEVEL BENEFITS:
All Patron-Level Membership Benefits plus...

• Special Recognition in Publications and Online
Benefactors will be honored with special recognition at events, in newsletters, on our website, and in brochures.