Become A Member

MAGDA memberships are available for any organization, artist or individual who has an interest in the objectives of MAGDA and who wish to join a network of visual art advocates. A membership with MAGDA is an investment in the arts, culture, and history of your community. 

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Institutional Membership: intended for in-state, non-profit organizations

• Access to MAGDA’s professional development conference 
• Discounted conference fees for multiple attendees
• Opportunity to propose and book traveling exhibitions
• Priority booking of traveling exhibitions
• Discounted proposal fees 
• MAGDA voting rights
• MAGDA Board eligibility
• Access to MAGDA resources
• Peer networking
• Promotion via MAGDA’s website, social media, & newsletter
• Invitations to MAGDA special events & programs 

Affiliate Membership: intended for in and out-of-state, non-profit organizations

• Access to MAGDA’s professional development conference 
• Opportunity to propose and book traveling exhibitions
• Discounted proposal fees 
• Access to MAGDA resources 
• Peer networking
• Promotion via MAGDA’s website, social media, & newsletter
• Invitations to MAGDA special events & programs 

Individual Membership: intended for individuals, private galleries, and non-arts institutions

• Propose exhibitions for potential sponsorship
• Access to MAGDA resources
• Peer networking
• Receive MAGDA newsletters
• Invitations to MAGDA special events & programs

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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES

Institutional Membership – based on annual budget

• $50,000 or less                            – $100 
• $50,001 – $100,000                      – $150
• $100,001 – $500,000                    – $200 
• $500,001 or more                         – $250 

Affiliate Membership – based on annual budget  

• $50,000 or less                            – $75
• $50,001 – $100,000                      – $100 
• $100,001 – $500,000                    – $125 
• $500,001 or more                         – $150 

Individual Membership                     – $25

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REASONS TO BECOME A MAGDA MEMBER

• Professional Development – attend annual conference’s workshops, lectures, and access to resources 
• Peer Networking – maintaining collegial ties for consultation and collaboration
• Advocacy – collectively develop and promote institutional value, funding, and policy with State Legislature
• Diversity – work collaboratively and learn from a variety of other arts professionals 
• Cost-Sharing – reduced fees for professional exhibitions, shipping and professional development
• Credibility – MAGDA has a 50-year history of maintaining and educating members on professional standards
• Income – touring exhibitions generate income from booking fees that go directly back to sponsoring organization and artists
• Amplification – magnify individual activities of members and present ideas in solidarity through collaboration and partnerships 
• Comradery – MAGDA represents visual art museums, galleries, arts organizations, and artists from across the region. Our system of peer support and education builds stronger art communities!

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See a full list of current Members HERE