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Membership for ArtistS

ARTIST MEMBERSHIPS ARE OPEN TO STUDENT, ASPIRING AND PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS, ILLUSTRATORS, ALLIED DESIGNERS AND MAKERS.

Lifetime Memberships

$1,750

Highly selective membership for mid-career and professional artists seeking enhanced exhibition opportunities, an online presence, critical review, and opportunities to support the association, its programs, and membership. Includes everything from the Rose tier plus free submissions to opportunities and open calls for life and Unlimited assistance with grant proposals, artist statements, and portfolio reviews upon request.

 


Ivory

$65/yr*

For emerging and student artists seeking community within the art world.

Benefits include:

  • Online directory listing

  • Free or discounted access to programming & social events including workshops, lectures, critiques & clinics

  • Monthly newsletter & updates

  • Access to private online groups, networking events & socials

 


Cobalt

$115/yr

For artists with an established studio practice seeking community and professional support.

Includes everything from the previous tier plus:

Benefits of previous level plus:

  • Eligible to submit works to open call juried shows and member exclusive opportunities at a special Members’ rate (Exclusive of Annual Member’s Invitational, which requires Rose membership or above)

  • Annual virtual portfolio review by Michael Gormley or NYAE delegate upon request

  • First access to NYAE professional development workshops

 

Rose

$165/yr**
OR
4 payments of $42

For established artists seeking more involvement with NYAE. See application requirements.***

Includes everything from the previous tiers plus:

Benefits of all previous levels plus:

  • Annual studio visit by Michael Gormley or NYAE delegate upon request

  • Expanded listing on NYAE website

  •  Can submit works to be juried into  NYAE Annual Gallery Invitational in our 245 Broome Street location.

 

Emerald

$210/yr**
OR
4 payments of $55

Ideal for artists seeking curatorial experience, self-directed projects, and increased involvement with NYAE operations. Invitation only.

Includes everything from the previous tiers plus:

Benefits of all previous levels plus:

  • Priority consideration for NYAE open calls, juried exhibitions and curatorial project proposals

  • Featured listing on NYAE website

  • Propose curatorial projects for gallery and online exhibitions

*NYAE makes a limited number of Ivory scholarships available per year.

** This is an annual contract. Members who choose to pay quarterly will be billed for a single payment at signup with 3 recurring payments at 3-month intervals. There is a single payment option for each tier as well. Members can select their billing preference upon acceptance.

***Renewing members of 1 year or more can upgrade to this tier without an application. If you’re a current member and interested in upgrading, go to your Account and upgrade through there.

 
 

MEMBERSHIP FOR PATRONS

 
Symposium held at the Museum of Modern Art, 1962. Left to right: Elias Newman, Chaim Gross, Mrs. Edward Hopper, Edward Hopper, Joseph Hirsch and Abram Lerner. (New York Artists Equity Association archives)

Symposium held at the Museum of Modern Art, 1962. Left to right: Elias Newman, Chaim Gross, Mrs. Edward Hopper, Edward Hopper, Joseph Hirsch and Abram Lerner. (New York Artists Equity Association archives)

For adventurous art lovers that wish to support an association representing artist and makers throughout the various stages of their professional career, NYAE offers a wide variety of entry points and giving levels that offer educational programs fostering  cultural stewardship along with access to a cutting-edge art scene showcased at our Lower East Side gallery.

 

Granite

$10/month*

Supporting membership for new patrons seeking entrée to the greater arts community

Benefits include:

  • Listing in “Equity Friend” on website

  • Free and discounted priority access to programming and social events including workshops, lectures and open studio tours

  • Subscription to monthly newsletter and updates

  • Guided tours of Equity Gallery and member artist exhibitions

*$100/yr – 20% savings

 

Jade

$20/month*

Producer membership for those 40 and under seeking an active role in project creation and curatorial engagement

Benefits of previous level plus:

  • Listing in “Equity’s  Next Generation” member on website

  • Participate in the production of exhibitions and events

  • Visits to upper tier NYAE artists’ studios



*$200/yr – 20% savings

 

Onyx

$750+/yr

NYAE’s highest level of patronage, includes lifetime and distinguished members

Benefits of all previous levels plus:

  • Listing as an “Equity‘s Director’s Circle” member on website

  • Preview Equity Gallery and artist member exhibitions

  • Opportunity to earmark your contribution to support a specific artist project, residency or ad-hoc  program

  • Invitation to special guest salons

 

Marble

$500/yr

For corporate entities seeking to direct support to specific artist projects, open call exhibitions and special events

Benefits include:

  • Listing as an “Equity Benefactors Circle” member on website

  • Opportunity to co-brand specific projects and programs

  • Access to discounted ad space on NYAE’s website and newsletters

 
 

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