MEMBERSHIP

Have you ever really imagined your world without art?

Just imagine a world without the use of the creative mind that develops and enhances every day of your life. Fortunately for us there are many who cannot conjure up this image. They are supporters of the arts.

Imagine the Possibilities.....

As a member you support and contribute to community outreach programs such as:

"Art Talks" for elementary students, our annual scholarship program for high school students, the art education program for Home School students, Artist Visiting Kids program, Plein Air painting sessions, in-house free demonstrations and exhibits and the outdoor Celebration of the Arts along with the Fall Arts & Crafts Festival.

As a member you benefit from:

Art education including semester courses, special workshops, clay studio, educational lectures, gallery exhibitions and receptions, a unique gift shop of original arts and crafts, art library resource center, cultural trips and events, volunteer opportunities and discounts for Artist Links, classes and gift shop purchases.

Renewing your membership

This year, in honor of our 40th Anniversary, we ask that you consider increasing your support for the arts by upgrading your membership and include the da Vinci Society.

We are always grateful for our member contributions of time, art and gifts, but this year our need for financial support is bigger than ever. Here’s the simple facts:

• Upgrade from Individual to Family for just $40.00!
• Upgrade from Family to Friend for just $65.00!
• Add the da Vinci Society to Individual, Family or Friend Memberships for only an additional $100.00!
• Upgrade from Friend to Benefactor for just $300.00 and get the da Vinci Society benefits for FREE!

Making a conscious decision to upgrade your membership will result in a much needed revenue boost for our organization and set the path for 40 more years!

With your membership there’s a lot coming your way! Here are just a few of the events that you will want to take advantage of now:

• Members Only Fall Arts & Craft Festival
• Special 40th Art Collaboration – Call for Artists
• Educational Offerings

Need an update on the da Vinci Society: this great program includes invitations to exclusive preview receptions sponsored by Chefs Express & NABCA for our 2 invitational exhibits for the 2009/2010 season:

Saturday, October 3, 2009, 5:30-7:00 - OUTSIDE IN
Saturday, January 30, 2010, 5:30-7:00- PORTS OF CALL

We all know the benefits of our membership, such as the following:

Discounts, Education, Exhibits, Gift Shop, Library, Trips, Camaraderie

We also know the difference we make in the following:

Educational Outreach, Outdoor Painters Group, Clay Guild, Outdoor Art Shows, Volunteerism

Take the time now to renew your membership!

2010 Dues Assessment

Faced with the biggest financial challenge in the Art League’s 40 year history, your Board of Directors has approved a plan of action to save Marco Island’s Center for the Arts from the possibility of closing. Drastic problems call for drastic action. “Project Rescue” was launched last month to pay down the outstanding debt of the Art League. As part of “Project Rescue”, your Board has approved a $100 special dues assessment for each member of the Art League.