Before ArtsWorcester, I had little to no contact with other area artists and the dream of seeing my work on a gallery wall was a distant one. All that changed immediately when I joined.
—J., India ink artist
Membership is Open to All
If you are an emerging artist, ArtsWorcester is where you begin to exhibit, meet fellow artists, improve your work, and learn more about the local art scene. If you are an established artist, we offer continued exhibition and sales opportunities, including solo shows in gallery and corporate settings.
If you are not an artist, and want to ensure opportunities for artists and accessibility of high quality contemporary art to all, please become a Supporter. We depend on our audiences, and their support.
Memberships are available at two different price points, with a cheaper option for artists under the age of 30. There is no difference in membership benefits between these options.
Exhibiting Artist: $75
Artists Under 30: $30
Artists under 30 years old are eligible for a discount. Artists under 30 are not eligible for auto-renewal, and must complete our form at the end of their membership term in order to renew. Click here to join.
If you need financial assistance with your membership, please email us. to learn about applying for Pay It Forward Funds. If you are able, please consider adding $5 to your membership to support other artists in need.
Artist Membership Benefits
/// Inclusion in three non-juried, members-only exhibitions in our galleries on Portland Street. These galleries are a state-of-the-art exhibition venue, including complete physical accessibility, professional installation, museum-quality lighting and labeling, custom-built moveable walls and pedestals, audio-visual capacity, ceiling anchors, and sound mitigation.
/// Eligibility to submit proposals for juried, solo, or small group shows
/// Free participation in our Artist Roundtables
/// Eligibility to apply for a Material Needs Grant (Open to artists living in Worcester County)
/// Discounts at C.C. Lowell on art supplies and custom framing
/// 5% off classes (in-person or online) at the Worcester Art Museum
/// Sixty-percent commission from sales through our galleries
/// Support, advice, and promotion of your work
/// Invitation cards to ArtsWorcester openings and exhibitions
Student artists:
If you are enrolled full-time at Anna Maria College, Assumption University, Clark University, College of the Holy Cross, and Worcester State University, get your complimentary membership. Sign up here using your student email.
Card to Culture:
ArtsWorcester participates in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance, Massachusetts Health Connector, and Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program. Artist memberships are open and free to all EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders. See the full list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.
Memberships are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Exhibiting Artist: $75
Artists Under 30: $30
Artists under 30 years old are eligible for a discount. Artists under 30 are not eligible for auto-renewal, and must complete our form at the end of their membership term in order to renew. Click here to join.
Please email sue@artsworcester.org with the name and email address of the artist receiving membership as a gift.
Artist Membership Benefits
/// Inclusion in three non-juried, members-only exhibitions in our galleries on Portland Street. These galleries are a state-of-the-art exhibition venue, including complete physical accessibility, professional installation, museum-quality lighting and labeling, custom-built moveable walls and pedestals, audio-visual capacity, ceiling anchors, and sound mitigation.
/// Eligibility to submit proposals for juried, solo, or small group shows
/// Free participation in our Artist Roundtables
/// Eligibility to apply for a Material Needs Grant (Open to artists living in Worcester County)
/// Discounts at C.C. Lowell on art supplies and custom framing
/// 5% off classes (in-person or online) at the Worcester Art Museum
/// Sixty-percent commission from sales through our galleries
/// Support, advice, and promotion of your work
/// Invitation cards to ArtsWorcester openings and exhibitions
ArtsWorcester participates in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance, Massachusetts Health Connector, and Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program. Artist memberships are open and free to all EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders). See the full list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.
Memberships are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Join the Corporate Circle!
ArtsWorcester has galvanized our community more greatly, in depth, than any other organization, and mentors emerging and established artists. It has become our home.
—S. R., photographer
ArtsWorcester is a member of the Worcester Cultural Coalition.