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The world of art opens up in new and exciting ways when you become a member of the AFA. Our members enjoy a wide variety of programs and benefits. These include invitations to AFA exhibition openings, discounts on tickets to AFA talks, visits to private collections and artists' studios, and opportunities to travel with other AFA members.

Become a member of the AFA and join a tradition of nearly 100 years of service to the visual arts. Your involvement supports exhibition research and development, strengthens our country's museums, and brings art to a wide public. Get involved today!

For more information about membership, or to join, call Tiffany Pak Carney at 212.988.7700 ext. 247; e-mail membership@afaweb.org; or print the registration form and either fax it to 212.861.2487 or mail it to: Tiffany Pak Carney, American Federation of Arts, 305 East 47th Street, 10th floor, New York, NY 10017.

AFA Member and Patron Benefits

Member Benefits

Friend: $250
  • 10 percent discount on AFA exhibition catalogues
  • Discounted admission to ArtTalks, the AFA's lecture series, held in New York and featuring discussions with artists, critics, curators, collectors, and other art world figures
  • Invitations to AFA exhibition openings at museums in your region
  • Invitations to Members event in New York
  • Opportunities to travel with ArtScapes, the AFA's cultural travel program
  • Recognition in the AFA's annual report
All of your $250 membership is tax-deductible.
Supporting: $500
All Friend level benefits, plus:
  • One complimentary AFA exhibition catalogue each year
  • Discounted subscriptions to Art in America, Art Forum, Artnews, and Art & Antiques
$450 of your $500 membership is tax-deductible.

Patron Benefits*

National Patron: $1,500
All Supporting level benefits, plus:
  • Complimentary copy of each new AFA exhibition catalogue
  • Complimentary admission for two to each ArtTalk
  • Invitation to the AFA's annual Day of Art in New York
$ 1,300 of your $1,500 membership is tax-deductible.
Benefactors Circle: $3,000
All National Patron level benefits, plus:
  • AFA Curator's Choice—an invitation to visit an artist's studio or special exhibition at a gallery in New York with a member of the curatorial staff
$2,800 of your $3,000 membership membership is tax-deductible.
Founders Circle: $5,000
All Benefactors Circle level benefits, plus:
  • Complimentary one-year Friend membership sent to a person of your choice
  • Exclusive annual event in New York with a special guest from the art world
  • Special privileges on ArtScapes trips
$ 4,600 of your $5,000 membership is tax-deductible.

* Patron benefits apply to two designated household members

To apply for membership, please complete this downloadable form (pdf).