A County Arts membership opens up a world of possibilities. Join today and access 1 year of exclusive benefits, opportunities, and events!
MEMBERSHIP
When you join one of our three membership categories (Artist Member, Arts Org/Gallery Member, Supporter of the Arts), not only do you unlock exclusive benefits, experiences and savings; you also help us create career development and promotional opportunities for artists, as well as meaningful opportunities for residents and visitors to engage with the arts, in Prince Edward County.
Memberships are valid for 1 year from the payment date. Membership fees are non-refundable. You also have the option to “set it and forget it” with our auto-renew option!
Please click here if you need to update your credit card information on an existing membership subscription. Please note, you can only update your credit card information this way if you signed up with a credit card instead of through Paypal.
Not sure of your current membership status or how you signed up? If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email our wonderful Membership Services Coordinator, Heather McCorquodale at info@countyarts.ca.
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County Arts is committed to reflecting and including the diversity of our community, and fostering a sense of belonging, in our organization. We believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity in environments that are free of harassment and discrimination. County Arts reserves the right to dissociate with any person or organization found to contravene these principles. Click to read our full Inclusivity, Diversity and Equity Policy.
Paying by cheque or e-transfer – While we strongly prefer to take registration via our online Membership Forms (linked below), you can also make payment by cheque (payable to PEC Arts Council), and send or deliver it along with your filled-in paperMembership Form to our office: 206 Main Street, Unit 2E, Picton, ON, K0K 2T0. E-transfers can be sent to janna@countyarts.ca.
Deepen your impact! Please note that membership fees are not eligible for a tax receipt, BUT you can support us as a member and a donor, and get the best of both worlds! Please visit our Donate page to make a 100% tax-receiptable donation.
Access to grants for professional development, marketing development, community-engaged arts projects and public art projects through theArtist Fund
Priority inclusion of events inArtscene monthly e-newsletter (1500+ subscribers), What’s On social media posts in the summer (4800+ followers), andWhat’s On online event listing
Qualified to enter/join allevents/programs (subject to event/program rules) including Art in the County (annual juried exhibition), PEC Studio Tour, and PEC Arts Trail
Featured on our Find Art map if you have a physical arts space that is open to the public
Free/discounted access to County Arts networking and professional development activities
Invitations to County Arts member appreciation events
20% discount off “Guidance Counselling” sessions with publishing experts from Picton-based Assembly Press (email info@countyarts.ca to request the promo code)
10% discount off booth price forThe Maker’s Hand Fine Craft Show
10% discount and other perks through the DeSerres Creative Club “Associations” Program – clickhere for more info andhere to register (you will then upload your membership confirmation letter as proof of membership)
20% discount off already discounted prices as well as other custom framing jobs at Belleville Frameworks as part of the Gold Tier Membership of their Artist Wholesale Program (this offer extends to all practicing artists in Prince Edward County – contact them for more info)
Subscription to Artscene monthly e-newsletter
Voting rights at Annual General Meeting
Fee:
Regular – $60 (financial assistance available for New Generation Artists as defined by the Ontario Arts Council, e.g. artists aged 18-30)
Youth Artist aged 13-21 – $15 (financial assistance available)
Organization / Gallery Member
Note – Are you an artist with a gallery space that’s open to the public? In most cases, we recommend that you join as an Artist Member rather than an Arts Organization/Gallery Member. Please email Heather our Membership Services Coordinator (info@countyarts.ca) with information about your brick & mortar space/location so we can feature it in our Find Art Map!
Organization / Gallery Members receive the following benefits:
Access to direct email to our Member Mailing List (550+ subscribers) for special notices that benefit members (max 2 per year)
Priority inclusion of events inArtscene monthly e-newsletter (1500+ subscribers), What’s On social media posts in the summer (4800+ followers), andWhat’s On online event listing
Organization/gallery representatives have free/discounted access to County Arts networking and professional development activities and special member appreciation events
Subscription to Member Mailing List to be the first to learn about grants, calls, and other opportunities
20% discount off “Guidance Counselling” sessions with publishing experts from Picton-based Assembly Press (email info@countyarts.ca to request the promo code)
10% discount and other perks through the DeSerres Creative Club “Associations” Program – clickhere for more info andhere to register (you will then upload your membership confirmation letter as proof of membership)
20% discount off already discounted prices as well as other custom framing jobs at Belleville Frameworks as part of the Gold Tier Membership of their Artist Wholesale Program (this offer extends to all practicing artists in Prince Edward County – contact them for more info)
If a gallery or organization is operated by a practicing artist, that artist is qualified to enter/join allevents/programs (subject to event/program rules) including Art in the County (annual juried exhibition), PEC Studio Tour and PEC Arts Trail. Additional artists must join as an Artist Member category to access benefits.
If a gallery or organization is operated by a practicing artist, that artist can access grants for professional development, marketing development, community-engaged arts projects and public art projects through theArtist Fund. Additional artists must join as an Artist Member to access benefits.
Access to teaching opportunities and related administrative support (registration, promotion, etc.) at theCounty Arts Lab
Subscription to Artscene monthly e-newsletter
Voting rights at Annual General Meeting
This category also includes festivals, teaching institutions, libraries, museums, arts & cultural centres, etc.
Fee: $70
Supporter of the Arts Member
Supporter of the Arts Members receive the following benefits:
Free/discounted access to County Arts networking and professional development activities
20% discount off “Guidance Counselling” sessions with publishing experts from Picton-based Assembly Press (email info@countyarts.ca to request the promo code)
Invitations to County Arts member appreciation events
10% discount and other perks through the DeSerres Creative Club “Associations” Program – clickhere for more info andhere to register (you will then upload your membership confirmation letter as proof of membership)
20% discount off already discounted prices as well as other custom framing jobs at Belleville Frameworks as part of the Gold Tier Membership of their Artist Wholesale Program (this offer extends to all practicing artists in Prince Edward County – contact them for more info)
