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An Art-Full Community Begins with Your Membership.
 
Renew your membership or become a new member today and not only receive many great benefits but also help ensure the health and vibrancy of our growing arts community, at a time when public funding for the arts is diminishing rapidly.

Connect with hundreds of artists, art lovers, nonprofit executives, educators, community leaders and other creative folks, each an active partner in our diverse dynamic arts community.

And help us do what we do best – provide the leadership, funding, encouragement and services necessary for the highest quality of art to thrive in our county and region, and for citizens to value the arts as an important part of daily life, economy and social fabric of our communities.

DCAC provides over 350,000 opportunities each year for our community to participate in and experience the arts, mostly at low or no cost.  Our members make this possible, creating community and opportunity through the arts.
 
Enjoy Culture Cash!
 
Every $50 of membership gets you $10 of Culture Cash, which can be used to purchase goods and services at these DCAC funded and supported member organizations*:
  • Bardavon (& UPAC)
  • Barrett Art Center
  • Children’s Media Project
  • Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center
  • Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum
  • Mill Street Loft
  • Pawling Concert Series
  • Rhinebeck Chamber Music Society
  • Rhinebeck Performing Arts Center
  • Upstate Films

*Some restrictions apply. Value of Culture Cash included in membership is not tax-deductible.
 
Artist Members at Any Level Also Receive:
 
  • 1 hour on-site Technical Assistance/ Professional Development Consultation
  • Listing in Artscene
  • Opportunity for feature with image on Artscene card*
  • Feature with image on website*
  • Profile in Hudson Valley News* 
  • Eligibility for juried exhibitions including Art in the Loft
  • Networking opportunities
  • Merchant Discounts (see below)

*based on availability
   
Membership levels and benefits
(click on each level to see benefits)
Basic Membership ($50)
  • Weekly e-newsletter, Artscene home delivery, discounts at various Arts Council events and at local businesses (see below)
  • Free admission for a friend at the Dutchess County Arts Council Craft Market
  • Notary Public service
  • New members receive 1 yr. subscription to Hudson Valley Magazine (magazine non-tax deductible value = $9)
  • Culture Cash = $10
Supporter ($100)
  • Weekly e-newsletter, Artscene home delivery, discounts at various Arts Council events and at local businesses (see below)
  • Free admission for a friend at the Dutchess County Arts Council Craft Market
  • Notary Public service
  • New members receive 1 yr. subscription to Hudson Valley Magazine (magazine non-tax deductible value = $9)
  • Eligibility for Health & Dental Insurance
  • Discounts to Funded Member Organizations (see below for listing)
  • Special Gift for new and upgrading members
  • Culture Cash = $20
Patron ($250)
  • Weekly e-newsletter, Artscene home delivery, discounts at various Arts Council events and at local businesses (see below)
  • 4 weekend passes to the Dutchess County Arts Council Craft Market
  • Notary Public service
  • New members receive 1 yr. subscription to Hudson Valley Magazine (magazine non-tax deductible value = $9)
  • Eligibility for Health & Dental Insurance
  • Discounts to Funded Member Organizations (see below for listing)
  • Special Gift for new and upgrading members
  • Culture Cash = $50
Benefactor ($500)
  • Weekly e-newsletter, Artscene home delivery, discounts at various Arts Council events and at local businesses (see below)
  • 4 weekend passes to the Dutchess County Arts Council Craft Market
  • Notary Public service
  • New members receive 1 yr. subscription to Hudson Valley Magazine (magazine non-tax deductible value = $9)
  • Eligibility for Health & Dental Insurance
  • Discounts to Funded Member Organizations (see below for listing)
  • Special Gift for new and upgrading members
  • Culture Cash = $100
Arts Council A-list ($1,000)
  • Weekly e-newsletter, Artscene home delivery, discounts at various Arts Council events and at local businesses (see below)
  • 4 weekend passes to the Dutchess County Arts Council Craft Market
  • Notary Public service
  • New members receive 1 yr. subscription to Hudson Valley Magazine (magazine non-tax deductible value = $9)
  • Eligibility for Health & Dental Insurance
  • Discounts to Funded Member Organizations (see below for listing)
  • Special Gift for new and upgrading members
  • Admission for 2 to Arts Awards
  • Culture Cash = $200
Senior or Student ($25)
  • Weekly e-newsletter, Artscene home delivery, discounts at various Arts Council events and at local businesses (see below)
  • Free admission for a friend at the Dutchess County Arts Council Craft Market
  • Notary Public service
  • New members receive 1 yr. subscription to Hudson Valley Magazine (magazine non-tax deductible value = $9)
Arts-Related Organization (Memberships start at $50)
Membership Fees:
  • Budget up to $99,000 - $50
  • $100,000 - $499,000 - $75
  • $500,000 - $1.9 Million - $100
  • Budget $2 million or more - $200
Benefits:
  • 1 hour on-site Technical Assistance/ Professional Development Consultation*
  • Feature with image on Artscene card*
  • Feature with image on website*
  • Profile in Hudson Valley News*
  • Listing in Annual Program Book
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Discounts on Arts Council conference, workshops, classes and publications
  • 10% discount on Arts Council publication advertising
  • Discounts on Arts Council database mailing labels/printouts
  • Free Notary Public service (call for an appointment)
  • Eligibility for employer groups to offer health insurance and dental coverage to employees
  • Discounts on supplies and/or services at local businesses
*based on availability
   
  Merchant Discounts
(click on each merchant to see benefits)
 
ArtCraft Camera & Digital
20% off photo finishing and frames or 20% off custom photo gifts
Catskill Art & Office
20% discount on art supplies
MaMa – Marbletown Multi-Arts
10% discount on one ticket to regularly scheduled programs (not including benefits)
Merritt Books
8% discount on purchases (excluding textbooks, special orders and sale/clearance items)
Mid-Hudson Civic Center
One free public session admission
Millbrook Training & Spa
Reduced enrollment fee
Millbrook Vineyard & Winery
10% discount on wine purchases
Rhinebeck Artist's Shop
20% discount on art supplies
Vincitore's Piano & Organs
10% discount on sheet music and accessories
   

 

 Funded Member Discounts
(click on each member name to see benefits)
 
Bardavon Opera House
Bardavon member discount
to H.V. Philharmonic Concerts
Barrett Art Center
Barrett Art Center member rates
on workshops and classes
Children's Media Project
5% discount on workshops
Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center
$2 off admission to a CHAC sponsored performance in the theater or any CHAC event
Mid-Hudson Children's Museum
$1 off admission for members and guest
plus 10% off purchases in the museum store
Mill Street Loft
Special discounts, call for details
Upstate Films
Become a new member of Upstate
and receive a free movie pass
   
 
 
Member Information
 
   

Please check all that apply.
   
Artist/Arts Organization, please complete this section.
I am an Artist OR we are an Arts Organization; my/ our arts discipline is:
 
   

Arts Fund Contribution - Optional

I would like to add a contribution to the Arts Fund. Click here to view additional information.
 
   
 
   
   
 
 
 
Dutchess County Arts Council is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization registered with the State of New York.
An annual report and a copy of our latest audit can be obtained by contacting the Arts Council or
the Charities Bureau of the New York State Office of the Attorney General.
 
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