Membership

When you become a member of the Visual Arts Center, your dues support programs, keep our facilities running, and perpetuate the arts in our community. 

 

  

While a membership is not required to take classes, participate in workshops or enter most exhibits, members receive the following benefits:

  • 20% discount on 4,6-, or 12-week classes
  • Discounts on classes and select workshops.
  • 10% discount in the Art Supply Store.
  • Opportunity to sell in our Gift Gallery (application required                            
  • Enter your art in VAC exhibits at a reduced fee.
  • Free or reduced admission to special exhibits or events
  • Free admission to "Members Only" events
  • Receive email updates & monthly newsletter.
  • Use Art Book Cozy Corner for inspiration.
  • Receive "Call to Artists" for exhibits.
  • Opportunity to display your own art exhibit in our Rebecca Hall at no charge* (*commission fee required)
  • North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) membership to over 1,200 art, cultural, or historical participating institutions
Annual Membership Overview
  • New Individual Member: $80
  • Renewal: $75
  • New Household Membership for Two: $130 (living at the same address)
  • Renewal Household Membership: $120
  • New Family Membership for Two Adults + up to 4 Children $145 (living at the same address)
  • Renewal Family Membership $140

An Individual Membership is for one person and is renewable annually.

A Household Membership comes with all the benefits of an individual membership but is for two people within a household.

A Family Membership comes with all the benefits of an individual membership but is for two adults and up to four children.

 

NARM Benefits for Members

The Visual Arts Center is a member of the North American Reciprocal Museum Program (NARM), providing members who join, the added benefit of free or low-cost entry to over 1,200 participating facilities nationwide. Visit the NARM website to learn more.


Art & Supply Store

Shop in the Art & Supply Store with monthly specials just for members. Paint (Watercolor, Acrylic & Oil), Brushes, Canvas, Paper, Pencils, Pens, Ink, Charcoal, Pastels, Erasers, VAC Logo Items, and more.

Class Kits available for our students.


Volunteer Opportunities

We are a community of volunteers who know how to have fun! The success of our day-to-day operations, special events, exhibits and festivals depends on the generous time our volunteers give. Learn more on our Become a Volunteer page (click here).


Art Book Cozy Corner

Make sure you stop by our cozy corner full of art books to get that inspiration you are seeking for your next project. Books may be signed out, see front desk. 


Affiliate Groups

Activities organized for VAC Members . . . by VAC Members. Join other VAC Artists in specialty group activities in the artistic areas and mediums you enjoy most. Learn more about each of the Affiliate Groups (click here).