AVA - Association for Visual Arts - Chattanooga Tennessee: Become a Member

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Your membership donation to AVA truly makes a difference. AVA is committed to keeping its visual arts programs affordable to all. Program fees cover about half of our costs. We rely on membership and grants to make up the difference. Please consider making a donation to AVA by becoming a member today!

What are the benefits of AVA membership?

Discounts at area restaurants, galleries, art supply stores and framing shops with your personalized Membership Card (arrives within 4-6 weeks of joining)

FREE usage of the AVA Media Lab!!

Free listing in the AVA Artist Directory to connect you with people interested in your work.

FREE Google Advertising (worth up to $330 per day) for artists who list themselves in the Artist Directory or list their studio classes on the Studio Classes page of our website. For more information about this wonderful opportunity please contact Katie Boerema, Community Relations Specialist, at 423-265-4282 ext. 103.

No application fee for any show in the AVA Galleries and the opportunity to show your work in two all-member shows

FREE one-on-one career coaching with an AVA staff member to help you learn the best ways to promote yourself and your artwork

Discounts and priority registration for all AVA training programs, including classes, workshops, lectures, and summer art camps

Discounts on equipment rentals and use of the "Clean Room" photo studio

A complimentary subscription to AVA's email updates, which include a comprehensive local and regional Calls for Artists section

Making a valuable contribution that AVA will use to fund its programs and services that help artists and the community at large.

Ready to purchase your membership? Simply fill out and submit the form below. Once you have submitted your membership information, you will be directed to our payment page and will have the option of selecting the membership level of your choosing. Your membership is not official until you have completed your credit card or Paypal payment and the system has confirmed your transaction.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

Student - $20/yr.
All member benefits (full-time students only)

Individual - $40/yr.
All member benefits plus access to referral service and career coaching (for artists or art advocates)

Family - $75-99/yr.
All member benefits (for up to 4 members per household)

Enthusiast - $100-149/yr.
All member benefits

Collaborator - $150-249/yr.
All member benefits and participation as a vendor in the annual Gallery Hop (suggested for galleries, small businesses, and non-profits - for up to 4 employees)

Donor - $250-499/yr.
All member benefits, recognition in annual report and on lobby signage

Collector - $500-999/yr.
All member benefits, recognition in annual report and on lobby signage, and invitation to private donor reception

Benefactor - $1,000 and above/yr.
All member benefits, recognition in annual report and on lobby signage, and invitation to private donor reception

Membership Form

*() REQUIRED FIELD**
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY - PAYMENT METHOD
First Name:*
Last Name:*
Membership Level:*
If the person paying for the membership has a different name than above, please note so here:
Is this your first membership or are you renewing?*
Check this box if you are an artist
- If joining at the Family Level, you may list 3 members of your household below. Businesses joining at the Collaborator Level may list 3 employees.
Check this box if joining as part of a non-profit, company, or business.
Enter business name, if applicable:
Individual 1:
Relationship to Member
Individual 2:
Relationship to Member
Individual 3:
Relationship to Member
- If joining at the Student Level, enter your school name and I.D. number below. You must be enrolled full-time to qualify.
School Name:
School I.D. Number:
*- Enter contact info below. Fields with () are required.**
Address:*
City:*
State:*
Zip:*
Home Phone:*
Secondary Phone:
Email:*
Web Site:
What is your primary artistic medium?*
If `Other,` please specify:
Into what category does your work fall?*
If `Other,` please specify:
Qualification/Experience:
I would be interested in volunteer opportunities with AVA.
How did you hear about AVA?*
- As a non-profit organization, AVA relies on the following information to obtain grants and funding. Answering is optional.
Ethnicity:
Age:
Residence:
I am physically challenged.
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