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

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


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!

JOIN US! Become a Member and start connecting with Montana’s art community today!

See a full list of current Members HERE

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