Membership

Join the Alliance and immerse yourself in our community. Meet other artists, build life-long relationships with other art enthusiasts and celebrate the creative spirit in all of us.

Join the Alliance Family

The Alliance is a hub for unique and creative people like you. Get closer to the arts and to our community with an Alliance membership. Experience engaging exhibitions, exciting events, and inspiring educational opportunities. Membership gives you special benefits throughout the year and helps the Alliance remain an outlet for creativity and connection for all in our community.

FREE MEMBER EVENTS

We want to hear from YOU! Please click the link below to fill out our membership survey for 2024 – and vote for our Member Field Trip Destination for 2025! Best part is, you’ll be automatically entered to win a free Family NARM Membership with the Alliance for the Arts.

*Unlimited chances to enter until March 31st at 11:59pm . Winner will be Announced via email on April 1st 2024*

Click here to submit your response.

Call to Artists: Showcase Your Artwork on Our Membership Cards

 

Are you a talented artist looking for a unique platform to showcase your work? Look no further! The Alliance for the Arts is seeking vibrant and captivating artwork to feature on our exclusive membership cards. Not only will the winner receive credit on the membership portion of our website AND have your business email or social media handles on our membership cards, but also a chance to win a Free Individual Artist membership for the year!

Artwork Specifications:

  • Medium: All mediums are welcome, including but not limited to paintings, illustrations, digital art, and photography.
  • Theme: Bold and Whimsical (open to your own interpretations)
  • Dimensions: Artwork should be scalable to fit on a standard-sized CR80 membership card (2.13″ x 3.38″ or 54 mm x 86 mm.).
  • Format: High-resolution digital files (JPEG, PNG, or PDF) are preferred.

Submission Guidelines & How to Submit:

  • Please submit your artwork along with a brief artist statement/bio.
  • Include your contact information for correspondence.
  • Deadline for submissions: March 31st 2024 at 7:00pm EST.
  • Email your artwork to [email protected] with the subject line “Membership Card Art Submission – [Your Name].”
  • Selected artists will be notified via email.

Important Notes:

  • By submitting your artwork, you agree to grant The Alliance for the Arts non-exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute it on our membership cards.
  • Artists retain full ownership of their work and will be credited accordingly.

Your Membership Benefits

Young Adult (16-26)

$25
  • Current ID & membership purchase must be presented in person
  • All individual benefits (excluding artist and NARM individuals)
  • Current ID & membership purchase must be presented in person
  • All individual benefits (excluding artist and NARM individuals)

Individual

$75
  • $1 off any hospitality concessions at the Alliance for the Arts (must be 21+ for alcoholic concessions).

Individual (Artist)

$75
  • 20% off of ADULT CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS (including Common Room Clay Ceramics courses).
  • 15% discount on “THE STANDARD” restaurants (both page field and downtown fort myers).
  • 10% discount for “CRISTOF’S ON MCGREGOR”.
  • 10% discount in our GIFT SHOP
  • Discounted THEATRE TICKETS.
  • Membership pricing for our Digital Arts Lab & our Photography Studio Space (includes lighting package).
  • Members-only opportunities including Book Club, Photography Club, Exclusive Member-only EVENTS.
  • Member EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES.
  • Pre-Sale opportunities for concerts, festivals, and other special EVENTS.
  • Inclusion in our ARTIST DIRECTORY
  • Discounted entry fees (including Art in Flight, Palm City Brewing, Art Lives Here, Blinking Owl Books) .
  • Opportunity for Exhibition Submission Critiques -before our Annual All Florida Exhibition.
  • Opportunity to be our “Featured Artist” in our Monthly Membership Emails with your supporting social media pages.
  • Marketing opportunities through our on-site literature wall & Monthly Night Market.
  • Exclusive networking opportunities.
  • After Hours availability for Artist Studio Time and Digital Arts Studio Time.
  • Increased commission split for Gift shop and Gallery submissions.
  • $1 off any hospitality concessions at the Alliance for the Arts (must be 21+ for alcoholic concessions).

Individual with NARM

$120
  • All individual membership benefits at the Alliance for the Arts (including individual artist benefits).
  • PLUS North American Reciprocal Museum Membership with 1 name included for museum shop discounts and event savings
  • VIEW FLORIDA NARM PARTICIPANTS
  • VIEW ALL NARM PARTICIPANTS
  • Please call the institution that you plan to visit prior to your arrival to verify reciprocal admission and other benefits.
  • REVIEW NARM BENEFITS HERE.
  • All individual benefits for up to 4 household members (excluding artist and NARM individuals) with an upgrade of $10 per household member added thereafter ward.
    • Submit THIS FORM if you would like to include artist membership benefits
      • Fill out THIS FORM to submit your feature (only a part of Artist benefits)!
  • PLUS 20% off adult AND YOUTH classes – for the whole family!
  • 10% discount in our gift shop.
  • 20% discount off of YOUTH ARTS CAMPS.
  • Special Member Pricing for our Art House Cinema.

Family with NARM

$150
  • All individual benefits for up to 4 household members (excluding artist and NARM individuals) with an upgrade of $10 per household member added thereafter ward.
    • Submit THIS FORM if you would like to include artist membership benefits
      • Fill out THIS FORM to submit your feature (only a part of Artist benefits)
  • PLUS 20% off adult AND YOUTH classes – for the whole family!
  • 20% discount in our gift shop.
  • 20% discount off of YOUTH ARTS CAMPS.
  • Special Member Pricing for our Art House Cinema.
  • PLUS North American Reciprocal Museum Membership with up to 2 names included for museum shop discounts and event savings
  • VIEW FLORIDA NARM PARTICIPANTS
  • VIEW ALL NARM PARTICIPANTS
  • Please call the institution that you plan to visit prior to your arrival to verify reciprocal admission and other benefits.
  • REVIEW NARM BENEFITS HERE.
  • All Family level benefits for up to 4 household members with an upgrade of $10 per household member added thereafter ward.
    • Submit THIS FORM if you would like to include artist membership benefits
      • Fill out THIS FORM to submit your feature (only a part of Artist benefits)
  • Up to 3 allotments for guest pricing on classes, theater conspiracy performances, and events (if applicable). 
  • 15% discount on RENTAL spaces (per availability).
  • Friend Members are Thanked on our Gallery TV Screens.
  • PLUS North American Reciprocal Museum Membership with up to 3 names included for museum shop discounts and event savings
  • VIEW FLORIDA NARM PARTICIPANTS
  • VIEW ALL NARM PARTICIPANTS
  • Please call the institution that you plan to visit prior to your arrival to verify reciprocal admission and other benefits.
  • REVIEW NARM BENEFITS HERE.
  • All Friend benefits for up to 4 household members ,with an upgrade of $10 per household member added thereafter ward.
    • Submit THIS FORM if you would like to include artist membership benefits
      • Fill out THIS FORM to submit your feature (only a part of Artist benefits)
  • PLUS North American Reciprocal Museum Membership with up to 3 names included for museum shop discounts and event savings
  • VIEW FLORIDA NARM PARTICIPANTS
  • VIEW ALL NARM PARTICIPANTS
  • Please call the institution that you plan to visit prior to your arrival to verify reciprocal admission and other benefits.
  • REVIEW NARM BENEFITS HERE.
  • Four tickets to any two Theatre Conspiracy productions annually.
  • Four tickets to any Art House Cinema showing of your choosing annually.
  • Personalized message on our Watchfire electronic sign(located on McGregor Blvd.).
  • Ability for sponsor recognition at one of our Exhibitions, Events, Cinema Nights, annually.
  • Listed on our Contributing Sponsor Page of our Theatre Conspiracy Playbill* (must submit your membership before the start of the new conspiracy season).
  • Thank You Social post (inquiry if interest in anonymity).

Organization or Arts & Culture Partner

$200

We are stronger and more powerful when collaborating to advance the arts in Lee County!

  • Applicable to Non-profit & Arts based Organizations.
  • Special Discounts for Alliance events.
  • 15% on site RENTAL DISCOUNT to host meetings, events, parties, and fundraisers.
  • On-site literature wall to place your organization’s upcoming event information.
  • Link to your organization’s website and social media profiles on our online Organization page.
  • Promotional opportunities at our Monthly Night Market, social media, and more. 
  • Give and get membership benefits.
  • Employees with the Opportunity to receive $10 Memberships via our bulk purchase option (a great holiday gift!).
  • Tabling and Marketing opportunities at Alliance events.
  • Access to ARTS & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY marketing literature for your members, Board, donors, and supporters.

Book Club

Join fellow Alliance members in the Main Gallery to explore literature – both fiction and non-fiction – revolving around art, artists, art history, and art appreciation.

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Member's Only - Photography Club

Join fellow Alliance members in the Main Gallery to explore literature – both fiction and non-fiction – revolving around art, artists, art history, and art appreciation.

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Open Studio

Members can enjoy open studio space.

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Gift Certificates with the Alliance

Whether it's for our gift shop, classes, theatre, or membership, you can use gift certificates for all things Alliance!

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Alliance Member Perks

Celebrate the culinary arts!  Your Alliance membership enhances your sensory experience with some big discounts at nearby restaurants.  The Alliance is a treat for your eyes, ears and stomach!

Restaurants

The Standard – 15% off entire order (some restrictions may apply)

Cristof’s on McGregor – 10% off entire order (some restrictions may apply)

Memberships at the Alliance for the Arts are considered non-refundable starting on January 1st 2024. Memberships can be exchanged for class credit when given approval. Email our Membership & Community Outreach Organizer for any questions or concerns.