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