Membership

ARTSWorcester is an independent, nonprofit organization, which was created in 1979 by a group of citizens commissioned to assure the future well being of the arts in the Greater Worcester area.

Among the programs and services offered by ARTSWorcester are:

  • Advocacy for artists through service on the Board of the Worcester Cultural Coalition, whose purpose is to advance the art and culture agenda
  • Twenty exhibitions and events per year for literary, performing, and visual artists at the Aurora, GArth, and Hanover Theatre Galleries
  • Workshops that offer subjects of interest for working artists
  • ARTSWorcester Biennial Exhibition, a major juried art exhibition open to visual artists residing in Central Massachusetts
  • Management of Worcester Windows - A Community Gallery Program, offering which uses storefronts throughout downtown Worcester as exhibit space to enhance the City’s downtown and to provide display opportunities for local emerging and established artists
  • E-cetera, our members' electronic newsletter, focusing on exhibitions, opportunities, and news relating to cultural activities

Benefits of membership in ARTSWorcester include:

  • Three non-juried, members-only exhibitions annually at the Aurora Gallery
  • Discounts to selected local cultural organizations, institutions, and businesses
  • Free subscription to E-cetera, ARTSWorcester's electronic newsletter
  • Availability of Health and other insurance plans through the Small Business Insurance Agency
  • Free application to our annual "Call to Artists"
  • Eligibility for inclusion in a future on-line ARTFiles
  • Invitations and discounts to all ARTSWorcester events
  • Future links to artist web pages from ARTSWorcester's website and Facebook page
  • Opportunities to exhibit at our Aurora, Garth, or Hanover Galleries
  • Sixty percent (60%) artist commission for sales through our galleries
  • Adding your voice to ARTSWorcester's arts advocacy efforts
  • Visibility for exhibitions and events through the Cultural Coalition's Social Web Calendar

Memberships are renewable annually. All memberships and contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

To become a member of ARTSWorcester, print out our Membership Form, complete it and send with a check to:

ARTSWorcester
660 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610

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