Become an Arts Council Member
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE AN ARTS COUNCIL MEMBER
When you join the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo you become connected to a network of individuals and organizations that share a similar respect and passion for the arts and culture in our community. The Arts Council is dedicated to providing you with access to the arts and to artistic experiences while serving as a connecting point for providing opportunities and member-focused advancement.
We are excited to welcome all new members and we look forward to connecting with you and to connecting you with this incredible artistic community!
To sign-up and start receiving the benefits of membership with the ACGK just click on the appropriate button below to pay for your membership online or mail in your payment along with a completed Membership Form.
Download our Membership Brochure
OTHER WAYS TO PAY:
Looking for another way to pay? You may volunteer your time to pay for your individual or student membership. For details, or to discuss alternate arrangements, please contact the Arts Council at 269-342-5059.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Unlimited event listings on the arts calendar
- Promotional opportunities through select media channels
- Member rates on Epic Center facility rentals
- Waived application fee for Art on the Mall
- Waived grant fees
- Online profile and listing in directory
- Access to calls for work/calls for artists
- Discounted services through Public Media Network (PMN)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ALL MEMBERSHIPS:
Memberships expire at the end of the month, one year from the date of purchase. Memberships are nontransferable. If an organization purchases the individual’s membership and the employee leaves the organization, the membership stays with the employee, not the organization.
Please allow one week for membership payment processing and activation of member benefits.
Members are automatically added to the Arts Council mailing list. If you would like to be removed from our list, please contact info@kalamazooarts.org.
Membership Types
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
For individuals involved in theater, music, dance, or any of the many other arts categories. Includes all the perks listed under Membership Benefits.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP
For any organization or educational institution seeking to promote the arts and artistic events in and based around the seven-county region which we serve.
Includes all the perks of Membership Benefits as well as:
- Special rates for advertising on select electronic and collateral material
- Up to five users per online account
EDUCATIONAL MEMBERSHIP
For any organization or educational institution seeking to promote the arts and artistic events in and based around the seven-county region which we serve.
Includes all the perks of Membership Benefits as well as:
- Special rates for advertising on select electronic and collateral material
- Up to five users per online account
- Educational member’s options are flexible depending upon size and need
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
For individuals involved in theater, music, dance, or any of the many other arts categories.
Includes all the perks listed under Membership Benefits.
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Tutorials – Registering for Membership / Creating & Using Your ACGK Account
- Artist Membership (PDF)
- Organization/Business Membership (PDF)
- Posting an Event to ACGK Calendar (PDF)
Additional Member Benefits
Access to Calls for Artists
Participation in Art Hop, Artist Happy Hour, and other programs
MEET OUR MEMBERS
Read what they have to say about their membership with the Arts Council!
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Benje Daneman | Yolonda Lavender | Adam Weiner |
Co-Director/Co-Founder | Founder & CEO | Executive Director |
As a musical artist with a constant flow of ideas for future projects, the Arts Council has been imperative to my creative endeavors. Through their granting programs like the KADI grant specifically, I received necessary funding that allowed my visions to become realities. By helping artists through funding, providing performance opportunities, and supporting/advising artists of all areas and levels, the Arts Council allows our flourishing artist community to be even stronger, better and more creative. | The Black Arts & Cultural Center's Arts Council membership is beneficial because it assists with promotion and provides increased opportunity for collaboration with other arts organizations. As an independent artist as well, financial support from the Arts Council toward album production and programming through my arts consulting company, Soul Artistry LLC, has increased capacity and allowed for the provision of necessary arts programming in the community. | Farmers Alley Theatre has been a dedicated member of the Arts Council since our inception back in 2008. I have always made a point to address how lucky we are to have such a robust arts scene and that our central city area has been such a great focal point for that artistic success. The Arts Council's presence is crucial in keeping arts in Kalamazoo a "family business" and making all of us feel part of the same team. I always appreciate their kindness and involvement in making our community a vibrant place to live. |
