Membership
Since 2008, POWArts has helped female-identifying and non-binary individuals learn, connect, and advance their careers. Our diverse community of industry professionals includes profit and non-profit arts workers in all stages of their careers. Our members possess a broad range of expertise, including but not limited to sales & marketing, communications & social media, non-profit management, business development, fundraising, exhibition curation, and more.
We welcome you to apply if you are currently employed or pursuing a career path in one or more of the following profit or non-profit organizations, including:
museum
auction house
gallery
art law firms
art business consulting
collection and estate management
art historical academia/education (other than fine art/studio education)
arts administration
private art advisory/art dealing
appraisals
art finance
art management
private and government grantmaking organizations
Please note our community is non-artist, and employment or pursuit of employment in one or more of the above-mentioned areas is required for eligibility. For more information on membership levels and eligibility, please contact us at info@powarts.org.
Refunds and Credits: Please note that all programs and membership fees are non-refundable or transferable. All categories, benefits, and prices are subject to change. Membership benefits may not be refunded, resold, exchanged, or transferred. If you have made a program or membership transaction in error upon request, we can convert the amount to a fully tax-deductible donation.
Student Membership: $65 / year
Full-time students at an accredited higher educational institution, pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in art history, arts administration, curatorial studies, or working as an intern in an arts business / nonprofit organization with the intent to pursue a full-time career in the arts and cultural field.
Benefit includes:
Access to the network of esteemed professionals
Invitations to intimate Members-only events
Discounted rates to POWarts programs and special events, which provide opportunities for critical discussion, professional development, and community-building.
Limited access on a “first come, first served” basis to complimentary VIP tickets and Single Day Passes to select global art fairs.
Reciprocal benefits with Association of Women Art Dealers (joining fee waived for POWarts Members), Art Mamas Alliance (10% off annual membership dues), Appraisers Association of America (Discounted $80 Friend membership plan)
Your support as a member makes possible programs and advances our mission.
Professional Membership: $95 / year
Early and mid-career professionals employed or seeking full-time employment, including self-employment and freelance work.
Benefit includes:
Access to a wide network of high-profile, like-minded professionals at various stages in their careers across the art world
Invitations to intimate Members-only events
Discounted rates to POWarts programs and special events, which provide opportunities for critical discussion, professional development, and community-building
Limited access on a “first come, first served” basis to complimentary tickets to a selection of art fairs
Reciprocal benefits with Association of Women Art Dealers (joining fee waived for POWarts Members), Art Mamas Alliance (10% off annual membership dues), Appraisers Association of America (Discounted $80 Friend membership plan)
Your support as a member makes possible programs and advance our mission
Eligibility to be featured in the Women of POW or EMPOW series
Supporter Membership: $250 / year
Senior-level industry professionals, business owners, and executives with 10+ years of tenure in the field.
Benefit includes:
Access to a wide network of high-profile, like-minded professionals at various stages in their careers across the art world
Invitations to intimate Members-only events
Discounted rates to POWarts programs and special events, which provide opportunities for critical discussion, professional development, and community-building
Limited access to complimentary VIP tickets to a selection of art fairs
Reciprocal benefits with Association of Women Art Dealers (joining fee waived for POWarts Members), Art Mamas Alliance (10% off annual membership dues), Appraisers Association of America (Discounted $80 Friend membership plan)
Eligibility to be featured in the Women of POW or EMPOW
Invitation to annual Spring Event
A tax-deduction receipt in the amount of $155
Retired/Transition/In Need Members: Retirees who are no longer active in the art industry, temporarily unemployed art professionals, or those who are transitioning into the field may apply for a discounted membership rate. Please email us at info@powarts.org to inquire.
Give the Gift of Membership!
You can gift the Membership to your family member, colleague, or friend to celebrate their graduation or a work milestone. Please follow the link to sign up for a gift.