To join as a museum member, use this downloadable form (pdf). For more information, please contact Manager of Membership and Special Events Tiffany Pak Carney at 212.988.7700, ext. 247; or e-mail museummembership@afaweb.org.
Exhibitions Museum members may choose from the wide selection of art shows from the AFA exhibition program. AFA exhibitions cover all genres and time periods, ranging from ancient to contemporary art. For each of its shows, the AFA provides members with an experienced team of curators, registrars, educators, and public relations staff to support the realization and presentation of the exhibition at each venue. The AFA develops the curatorial concept, selects and works closely with commissioned curators and authors, negotiates loans, and publishes catalogues in conjunction with leading publishers. In addition, the AFA organizes all aspects of touring, arranging the transportation and storage of the artwork, and overseeing the art installation through its registrars. Each exhibition is accompanied by a scholarly catalogue, as well as promotional and educational materials of the highest standards.
View current and upcoming exhibitionsArt Insurance ArtSure, the AFA's insurance program, offers high-quality fine arts insurance to members at competitive prices. Coverage is arranged by Huntington T. Block Insurance Agency , a leading insurance broker that specializes in art insurance and offers low premiums and deductibles to member museums. A highly experienced customer service representative works exclusively with AFA members.
Audio Tours If producing audio tours has been too costly for you in the past, your membership with the AFA will provide assistance. Antenna Audio, the world’s leader in audio and audio-visual interpretation, offers specially designed audio tours to small- to mid-sized member museums. The Antenna Audio professional team will work with you to develop audio tours that suit your museum’s needs.
Custom-Designed Web SitesMembers receive discounts on custom-designed Web sites with Domani Studios, an award-winning new media company based in New York. The Domani team will develop a Web site or other internet solutions that are attuned to your museum’s unique requirements.
Reduced Magazine Advertisement Rates Museum members receive special discounts on advertising rates with Art in America, the premier international art magazine. An Art in America representative will work with you to determine the needs of your market.
Discounted Magazine SubscriptionsMember museums are offered reduced subscription rates to Art in America, Artforum, ARTnews,
Art + Auction, and other art magazines.
Cultural Travel ArtScapes, AFA's cultural travel program, offers unique trips to cities in the U.S. and abroad. Close ties with museum directors, curators, and art collectors around the world enable the AFA to provide access to extraordinary works of art in distinctive settings. Members enjoy exclusive visits to private collections, artist studios, museums, and galleries.
Conferences and Symposia
The AFA organizes conferences, panel discussions, and public programs providing museum professionals and art enthusiasts opportunities for intellectual exchange and to address vital cultural issues in the art and museum worlds. Additional programs offered to the public include talks with artists and other leading figures in the art world. Members receive advance notification and discounted rates.
Public Programs
ArtTalks features prominent artists and influential figures in the art world who share insights about their work, careers, and experiences. Past ArtTalks guests have included artists Janine Antoni, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, John Currin, Anna Gaskell, Shirin Neshat, Lorna Simpson, and New York Times art critic Roberta Smith.
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Complimentary Exhibition Catalogues
AFA’s beautifully produced exhibition catalogues offer significant contributions to the study of art history. Member museums receive a complimentary copy of one AFA exhibition catalogue per year.
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Recognition Members are listed on the AFA's Web site, in the AFA's annual report, and in various other AFA promotional materials.
Participation in AFA programs directly affects your institution, allowing you to successfully fulfill your mission and serve your community. Membership also supports the activities of the AFA, reaching more than one million people a year in the U.S. through our exhibitions, programs and professional conferences.
For more information, please contact Manager of Membership and Special Events Tiffany Pak at 212.988.7700, ext. 247; or e-mail museummembership@afaweb.org.
