Member Benefits
You belong here! Join our community of champions for Fine Craft in Alberta. We are Fine Craft artists, makers, designers, supporters, patrons, customers, collectors, educators, writers, curators, administrators and more. Show your support for the Alberta Craft Council's work as a member-based, nonprofit Provincial Arts Service Organization dedicated to developing the Alberta Fine Craft sector.
Craft Lovers Membership
Individual - $40 one year
You value innovation, heritage, originality, tradition, and authenticity. Show your support for the Alberta Craft Council’s work on behalf of Fine Craft artists and the Fine Craft sector.
BENEFITS
10% discount on all purchases from the Alberta Craft Gallery & Shops in Edmonton and Calgary
Invitation to all Alberta Craft Council exhibitions, receptions, and other special events
Receive a free subscription to Alberta Craft Magazine
General Membership
Individual - $60 one year / $110 two years
Family (two people in the same household) - $90 one year / $170 two year
You are a Fine Craft artist or you work in the arts. You want to increase your connection to the Fine Craft community, and you are interested in professional development and networking opportunities.
BENEFITS
Receive the bi-weekly Alberta Craft Member E-news full of calls for artists, event listings, craft news, funding opportunities and more
Receive exclusive exhibition calls and opportunities
Listing on the Alberta Craft Council online member directory
Receive invitations to professional development events at a reduced participation rate
Access career guidance services, including potential referrals, teaching, business, peer networking and marketing
Career promotion opportunities through Member e-news, social media
Eligibility for Alberta Craft Awards nominations
Eligibility for board nominations and committee participation
Subscription and special member pricing on advertising in the Alberta Craft Magazine
Vote at Alberta Craft Council Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Professional Membership
Individual - $120 one year / $230 two years
Family (two people in the same household) - $150 one year / $280 two years
Emeritus (working craft professionals who are 60 years+ and meet professional membership criteria) - $60 one year / $110 two years
You are a dedicated professional Fine Craft artist, or you work in the craft sector as an academic, teacher, researcher, curator, writer, and arts administrator
The professional membership category is juried and requires an application including a CV and if applicable images of your work. For detailed instructions about the professional membership application procedure please refer to the instructions here.
BENEFITS
Subscription to Studio Magazine [value: 1-year subscription $15.95]
Eligible to create Citizens of Craft profile
Opportunity to retail in the Alberta Craft Gallery Shops in Edmonton and Calgary. See separate admission process see here
Receive the bi-weekly Alberta Craft Member e-news full of calls for artists, event listings, craft news, funding opportunities and more.
Exclusive exhibition calls and opportunities
Listing on the Alberta Craft Council online member directory
Invitations to professional development events (craft tours, talks, webinars…) at a reduced participation rate
Access career guidance services, including potential referrals, teaching, business, peer networking and marketing
Career promotion opportunities through Member e-news, social media
Eligible for board nominations, committee participation and Alberta Craft Awards nomination
Subscription and special member pricing on advertising in the Alberta Craft Magazine
Vote at Alberta Craft Council Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Student Membership
Individual - Free one year
You are a full-time student in a post-secondary institution learning a Fine Craft discipline. You are interested in developing your professional network and you want to keep informed about career opportunities. Proof of enrollment required.
BENEFITS
Receive invitations to all Alberta Craft Council exhibitions, receptions, and other special events
Receive the bi-weekly Alberta Craft Member E-news full of calls for artists, event listings, craft news, funding opportunities and more
Listing on the Alberta Craft Council online member directory
Business & Organization Membership
$120 one year / $230 two year
Your business or nonprofit organization represents the Fine Craft sector and/or supports the development of Fine Craft in Alberta.
BENEFITS
Receive invitations to all Alberta Craft Council exhibitions, receptions, and other special events
Listing on the Alberta Craft Council online member directory
Subscription and special member pricing on advertising in the Alberta Craft Magazine
Eligible to create Citizens of Craft business/organization profile
Referrals and networking opportunities within the Alberta Craft Council membership, including teaching, business, peer networking, marketing and commissions