Membership

Membership in the StL Arts Chamber is a one stop industry specific resource for artists interested in building their art business.  Business programs, support and advice, member benefits and discounts, and multiple opportunities to build your patron base based upon your work are all part of membership.

Membership of the Chamber is significant and builds over time - the more you use the Chamber and its member benefits, the more you’ll get out of your membership. In many cases membership pays for itself through the discounts and other benefits available as well as sales directly and indirectly from events.   JOIN NOW!

Reasons to become a Chamber member:

Business support and advice

Thanks to the resources and experience within the StL Arts Chamber, as well as its strong business relationships across and outside the region, it is well-placed to assist members in finding relevant business information, support and advice. Our programs include the annual Business of Art workshops but also prgraming tailored to your specific needs through individual mentoring as well as peer support in our Artist Mastermind groups.

Member benefits and discounts

The StL Arts Chamber can support members in different situations and at different levels:

All members (number of events vary by membership level):   

• Online Membership Portal Access Credentials 
  
• Listing in Online Public Membership Directory
  
• Submit Posts to Open Opportunities Boards
  
• Access to Private Membership & Additional Directories
  
• Member ID Card and Membership Newsletter/Emails
  
• Early Access and Discounted Fees to Arts Chamber’s Programs & Events, often sponsors including 10% discount at Dick Blick.
  
• Members-Only Networking Opportunities
  
• Professional Development & Mentoring Opportunities
  
• Local/National Resources for the Arts & Businesses
  
• Volunteer & Leadership Opportunities
  
• Exclusive Member Discounts and Reduced Rates for various Goods & Services 
  
• Submit events to be listed on the Arts Chamber’s Online Calendar 
  
• Submit event announcements to be distributed, submitted, or posted to partner organizations’ online calendars which may include: Explore St. Louis, RAC, and AEC and community calendars. 
  
• Featured in a standardized “Member Highlight” post distributed via Art Chamber’s social media platforms.
  
• Submit promotional content to be posted via Arts Chamber’s social media platforms
  
• Submit listings for pieces of art available to be sold through the Arts Chamber’s Virtual Gallery and Amazon Handmade Store 
  
• Request the Arts Chamber support to apply and/or facilitate fiscal sponsorship and grant opportunities 
  

Advanced Levels:

Receive premium PR & media relations support by submit announcements/press releases to be distributed and pitched to local/regional and trade media outlets for potential earned media; members will be notified of potential press/media opportunities as they become available 

Explore St. Louis Comprehensive Partnership Benefits ($875 Value)

Organizational Levels include all of these and more including three individual memberships. 

Exhibition/Performance opportunities

The StL Arts Chamber organizes 3-4 opportunities for artists to exhibit/perform/participate in programs related to their interests. A full program of upcoming  opportunities can be allocated on the Events page.

Increase Visibility with Opportunities to Promote Your Business

By joining the StL Arts Chamber, you have early invitations to participate in programs through out the region who have reached out to the StL Arts Chamber for artist/performer recommendations.