Membership

ART LEAGUE RI MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS & CATEGORIES 2022–2023

Basic Member
Annual Dues: $100
Artist Member
Annual Dues: $150
Elected Artist Member
Annual Dues: $200, plus $50 initiation fee

Basic Membership is open to anyone who enjoys and appreciates art and is interested in participating in Art League events. This membership category is not eligible to exhibit.

Member Benefits Include:

  • Opportunity to participate in all ALRI educational salons, workshops, opening receptions, and events
  • Reduced entry fees for special programs and events
  • Networking opportunities in an artistic community

Open to any artist interested in exhibiting artwork in Art League’s Annual Members Exhibition and on our e-commerce website.

Member Benefits Include:

  • Exclusive, members-only exhibition opportunities with no entry fee
  • Opportunity to participate in all ALRI educational salons, workshops, and events
  • Reduced entry fees for special programs and events
  • Opportunity to sell selected works via ALRI’s online e-commerce website
  • Outstanding commission rates on works sold at ALRI: 70% to the artist; 30% to ALRI
  • Networking opportunities in an artistic community.

PLUS:

  • Eligible for Artist Profile in the newsletter and on the ALRI website

Artists whose work is commensurate with that of our current Elected Artists may apply to become Elected Artists. Elected Artist status is granted on an annual basis through a rigorous juried selection process. Candidates submit a portfolio showing a distinctive, cohesive, and original body of work that demonstrates the highest level of technical ability, creative thinking, and artistic development. A statement of intent that defines the purpose of the work, and identifies its aims and objectives, is also required.

Member Benefits Include:

  • Name listed as an Elected Artist on ALRI website with a link to your website
  • Exclusive, members-only exhibition opportunities with no entry fee
  • Opportunity to participate in all ALRI educational salons, workshops, and events
  • Reduced entry fee for special programs and events
  • Opportunity to sell selected works via ALRI’s online e-commerce system
  • Outstanding commission rates on works sold at ALRI: 70% to the artist; 30% to ALRI
  • Networking opportunities in an artistic community

PLUS:

  • Opportunity to participate in two 4-person exhibitions
  • Opportunity to curate exhibitions
  • Individual artist page on Artsy.net, featuring up to 10 of your artworks
  • Opportunity to participate in two Artsy group shows
  • Inclusion in the full-featured, online Elected Artist Directory
Patron of the Arts
Annual Dues: $300
Arts Benefactor
Annual Dues: $500
Collector’s Circle
Annual Dues: $1,000

Patron of the Arts membership is open to any individual with an interest in supporting the growth of arts and culture in the greater Rhode Island area.

Member Benefits Include:

  • Name listed as a Patron of the Arts on ALRI website
  • Name listed as Patron of the Arts on the footer of ALRI emails
  • Invitations to ALRI annual meeting, guest speaker programs, events and exhibitions
  • Discounted admission to ticketed events when applicable
  • Special “Patron, Benefactor, and Collector’s Circle Opening” for exhibits at 80 Fountain Street
  • Networking opportunities in an artistic community

Art Benefactor membership is open to any individual with a strong interest in supporting the growth of arts and culture in the greater Rhode Island area.

Member Benefits Include:

  • Business card style graphic as an Arts Benefactor on the ALRI website
  • Business card style graphic as an Arts Benefactor on the footer of ALRI emails
  • Invitations to ALRI annual meeting, guest speaker programs, events, and exhibitions
  • Free admission to ticketed events when applicable
  • Special “Patron, Benefactor, and Collector’s Circle Champagne Opening” for exhibits at 80 Fountain Street
  • Networking opportunities in an artistic community

Collector’s Circle membership is open to any individual who wishes to make a significant impact on the growth of arts and culture in the greater Rhode Island area. This category of membership is especially beneficial to those individuals who wish to have deeper personal relationships with contemporary New England artists whose works they admire and or collect.

Member Benefits Include:

  • Business card-sized graphic as a Collector’s Circle member on ALRI website
  • Business card-sized graphic as a Collector’s Circle member on the footer of ALRI emails
  • Verbal recognition from the podium at opening receptions
  • Invitations to ALRI annual meeting, guest speaker programs, events and exhibitions
  • Free admission to ticketed events when applicable
  • Special “Patron and Benefactor Champagne Opening” for exhibits at 80 Fountain Street
  • Free entry for special exhibits and programs
  • Networking opportunities in an artistic community

PLUS:

  • Opportunity to participate in arranged private studio visits with Elected Artists
  • Free subscription to Art New England magazine

Patrons

Individual Patron Opportunities and Benefits

BRONZE Annual Dues: $250

  • Receive quarterly ALRI member newsletter
  • Listed as a Patron on ALRI website
  • VIP invitation to ALRI exhibition openings

SILVER Annual Dues: $500

  • Receive quarterly ALRI member newsletter
  • Listed as a Patron on ALRI website
  • 10% discount on ALRI purchased artwork
  • VIP invitation to ALRI exhibition openings

GOLD Annual Dues: $1,000

  • Receive quarterly ALRI member newsletter
  • Listed as a Patron on ALRI website
  • 15% discount on ALRI purchased artwork
  • VIP invitation to ALRI exhibition openings

Sponsors

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits

BRONZE Annual Dues: $250

  • Basic listing in ALRI website Sponsor directory
  • 10% discount on ALRI purchased artwork
  • VIP invitation to ALRI exhibition openings

SILVER Annual Dues: $500

  • Eligible to advertise on ALRI calendar of events and website
  • Listed as a Sponsor on ALRI website
  • Enhanced listing on ALRI website Sponsor directory
  • Listed as a Sponsor on ALRI invites and emails
  • 10% discount on ALRI purchased artwork
  • VIP invitation to ALRI exhibition openings

GOLD Annual Dues: $1,500

  • Eligible to advertise on ALRI calendar of events and website
  • Listed as a Sponsor on ALRI website
  • Enhanced listing on ALRI website Sponsor directory
  • Listed as a Sponsor on ALRI invites and emails
  • Listed as a Sponsor on ALRI catalogs and newsletters
  • 15% discount on ALRI puchased artwork
  • VIP invitation to ALRI exhibition openings
  • Additional sponsorship opportunities to be defined by ALRI and Donor

PLATINUM Annual Dues: $2,500

  • Eligible to advertise on ALRI calendar of events and website
  • Listed as a Sponsor on ALRI website
  • Enhanced listing on ALRI website Sponsor directory
  • Listed as a Sponsor on ALRI invites and emails
  • Listed as a Sponsor on ALRI catalogs and newsletters
  • Periodic “Spotlight” on ALRI website
  • 15% discount on ALRI puchased artwork
  • VIP invitation to ALRI exhibition openings
  • Additional sponsorship opportunities to be defined by ALRI and Donor

Volunteers

Art League RI is looking for volunteers to help make it a bigger and better organization! Whether you love making art, sharing your skills with others or bringing in new ideas, there’s sure to be something that matches your interests. Join us today by filling out the form below and we’ll get back to you soon.