Membership

Individual, Family & Arts Organization Membership The easiest way to provide a charitable donation to the BAAC. Annual membership starts at just $30, provide the BAAC with essential operating support and a full year of fabulous perks for you, including a Newsletter & Catalog mailed directly to your home, discounts on classes, Gallery Shop purchases and facility rentals, and invitations to members -only events. Membership contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law. download a membership form

More Ways to Give

Corporate Memberships, Corporate Sponsorship, Neighborhood Assistance Program, naming Opportunities, Endowment, Planned Giving and online donations more

 

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Fill out a membership form and return with:

  • $30 Student (16 years or older with a valid student ID)
  • $40 Artist*
  • $50 Individual
  • $50 Arts Organization*
  • $65 Family (2 or more individuals in the same household)

* Artists & Arts Organizations receive invitations to artist workshops, networking events, Artists After Hours; and information & technical assistance.

Premier Arts Council Membership

Upgrade your membership to further support the BAAC. Receive all benefits, plus a 10% discount on Gallery exhibition purchases.

  • $100 Friend
  • $250 Patron

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BAAC Annual Meeting

The BAAC Annual Meeting is held every September. Active BAAC members will elect the new Board of Trustees, Region 8 grant recipients will be announced and receive their checks, and an update on the status of the BAAC will be provided. The meeting is open to the public and all are invited to attend. Memberships may be obtained at the door or in advance by contacting Ed Vande Sande at 334-3100 or by email.

Benefits

  • Quarterly Helicon Newsletter & Course Catalog
  • Recognition on BAAC materials
  • 10% discount on Gallery Shop purchases
  • 10% discount on classes
  • 10% discount on facility rentals
  • Special invitation to members-only events
  • Member mailing list access  draw upon the membership listings of the BAAC to support direct mail approaches to potential audiences, exhibitors, customers and other arts supporters in our area.
  • Bulk mailing discounts   As a member artist or arts organization, you may utilize the BAAC’s bulk mailing permit to substantially reduce postage costs for larger mailings. 
  • Herald-Times bulk advertising  The BAAC has executed a bulk-advertising contract with the Herald Times to support our mutual advertising needs.  When placed through the BAAC, your ad rate is discounted 16% for a first insertion, 33% for a second insertion and 50% for 3+ insertions of the same ad.   This is the lowest price available from the Herald Times.
  • Grant counseling   Not only is the BAAC a great source for arts-focused grants, we have the expertise to help member artists and arts organizations craft effective grant applications to third party funders.