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MEMBERSHIP with the Collaborative is open to everyone - individual artists, families, students, arts related institutions, and businesses and/or arts organizations who support our activity and objectives.
114 Individuals, 5 Families and 17 organizations support us with Membership dues.
** ARE YOUR DUES UP TO DATE?
Please help us keep administrative time and costs down by sending in your dues -- don't wait for an invoice. If you are unsure of when your membership expires, send an email or give us a call.
The Board of Directors meets 10x year, on the 3rd Wednesday of each month except July and December, on the second floor of the center, either in the Annex or the New Step gallery areas.
The first 15 minutes are reserved for input from the Community and Membership. Next Board meeting: Wed., August 20, 2008 ~ 5:00 pm
Annual Meeting: 10 AM, Sat., September 13, 2008
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
All members are welcome. Participation reduces your annual membership dues. Fundraising/ Marketing: Friday, July 25th, 8 a.m.~ Thread City Cafe
Project: Chamber of Commerce event. Programming/Membership: Next meeting: Tues., July 8th ~ 5 pm - Annex.
Agenda: Studio program guidelines, organizational membership fees, Senior Fair@(ECSU),
Facility: reported at Board meeting 6/17/08, funded renovations begin late July. Also:
- Network with other artists for news and information at event and gallery receptions, during the new Creativity Workshops (1st Weds - 5:30 pm), on our member bulletin boards in the center, and on this website.
- Receive free or reduced rates to professional development workshops,(see Menu, left) seminars, and other fee-based events sponsored by the Collaborative.
- Participate in the Annual Member Exhibit (May '08), or step up to apply for a solo show in the Main Gallery by submitting an exhibit proposal for review and selection by our Program Committee. (Deadline: June 28, 2008)
- Share your creative endeavors in unjuried and uncensored galleries in the New Step, our performance venue (Annex), and other publicized community events and locations throughout the year - free!
- Use the Center. Use our bulletin boards and display racks to share your activity. You'll also be eligible for free or reduced rates to give lessons, plan group meetings, activities, and more! (Date and time sensitive.)
- You'll automatically receive our Electronic Newsletter, receive exhibit, event, and funding opportunities and announcements.
- Access our Mailing List to market your event or activity to over 1000 names and addresses which can be targeted to the area of your choice. $30 fee applies. Members only.
- Access our Bulk Rate Mail Permit for your arts and community related events. (Certain conditions apply but you can really save $$'s !)
ANNUAL DUES:
- Individual Artists $50.00 - Members who volunteer 5 hours each year are credited $15 toward the following year's dues.
- Family $75.00 - minimum two individuals per address.
- Affiliates $250.00 - Regular participation or contribution to Committee activity reduces membership fees the following year.
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Membership
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