Become a Member of Art Encounter
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; all memberships purchased now will be active until June 30, 2027. Use the chart below to choose your membership level, then use the links below to join or renew online.
We have a lot of exciting plans in store for the coming year, including:
A fresh slate of online art discussions and interactive in-person visits to artists’ studios, private collections, and exhibition spaces – including exclusive members-only programs and programs that are discounted for members.
Specially-curated, members-only art travel.
A number of FREE special member experiences, including our annual Members Appreciation Event, Friends Appreciation Event, and Lunchtime Art Chats.
Reciprocal membership benefits with the Evanston Art Center – see below for details.
Special programming throughout the year in celebration of our mural program’s 10th anniversary!
Reciprocal Membership Benefits with the Evanston Art Center
Art Encounter and the Evanston Art Center are joining forces to offer shared benefits to their members, celebrating their mutual dedication to art, education, and community. As part of this collaboration, Art Encounter members can enjoy the perks of an EAC student membership, which includes discounts on EAC classes, workshops, and special arts-related programming.
To learn more about current and upcoming Evanston Art Center classes, visit evanstonartcenter.org. All Art Encounter members may take advantage of reciprocal EAC membership benefits by registering for discounted classes over the phone or in person at the EAC front desk. (EAC cannot process AE discounts through online registration at this time.) Feel free to email us at info@artencounter.org with any questions.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
Memberships are tax deductible as permitted by law.
BASIC LEVEL BENEFITS:
• Discounts on Public Programs
Discounts on select in-person and online programs such as Winter Series and Weekend Art Walks.
• 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.
• Free Lunchtime Art Chats
Free, members-only online interviews with artists, gallerists, collectors, and other art-world professionals.
FRIENDS LEVEL BENEFITS:
All Basic-Level Membership Benefits plus...
• Yearly Friends Appreciation Event
Invitation to our annual Friends Appreciation Event.
• Free Weekend Art Walks
Free registration for Saturday morning gallery tours.
PATRON LEVEL BENEFITS:
All Friend-Level Membership Benefits plus...
• $100 Discount on All Art Travel
A discount of $100 per household per trip.
• Special Invitations to Outreach and Mural Programs
Special visits to outreach programs, ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new mural projects, and more.
BENEFACTOR LEVEL BENEFITS:
All Patron-Level Membership Benefits plus...
• Special Recognition in Publications and Online
Special recognition at events, in newsletters, on our website, and on printed materials.