When you become a member of Worcester Center for Crafts, you get access to great members-only benefits and you help support a growing craft community!
Membership opens August 16, 2021, and is open on a rolling basis. You are welcome to join at any time! Membership registrations will expire 365 days from the date of registration.
Questions about the program? Contact Candace Casey at ccasey4@worcester.edu and Elaine McKenna-Yeaw at emckennayeaw@worcester.edu.
Membership Categories
Individual Membership | $150 annually
Benefits
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Invitation to member-only events (Cup Show Coffee hour, Sunday Pottery Invitational members only Meet and Greet, Artists in Residence Show- member and alumni Social)
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10% off Gallery Store purchases (In-store purchases only)
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10% discount on *Gallery Workshops
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20% off rental space for special event or meetings (excludes studios)
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2 Tickets to Holiday Festival of Crafts
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Special Tours of Artists of Residence Studios
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Quarterly member newsletter and announcements for one year
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Acknowledgement in Our Annual Report
Family Membership | $250 annually
Benefits
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Invitation to member-only events (Cup Show Coffee hour, Sunday Pottery Invitational members only Meet and Greet, Artists in Residence Show- member and alumni Social)
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10% off Gallery Store purchases (In-store purchases only)
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10% discount on *Gallery Workshops
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20% off rental space for special event or meetings (excludes studios)
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2 Tickets to Holiday Festival of Crafts (4 for Family Membership)
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Special Tours of Artists of Residence Studios
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Quarterly member newsletter and announcements for one year
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Acknowledgement in Our Annual Report
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Family membership includes children under 18
Artist Membership | $150 annually or $200 annually (includes vendor table at Hot Night in the City - value $75-$100)
Benefits
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Invites for a vendor booth at Thursday Night Art Retail pop-ups. Sell your art work-100% profit to artist. Guaranteed at least 3 pop-ups per year
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Submission to Member-only Art Exhibition and Sale (one piece guaranteed)
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Admission to monthly Art Share Club
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Invites to Artist Talk Series with Artists In Residence
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Artist listed on WCC website with link to artist's website
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Invitation to preview exhibitions
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Special Tours of Artists of Residence Studios
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Quarterly member newsletter and announcements for one year
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Acknowledgement in Our Annual Report
Collector Membership | $1,250+ annually
Benefits
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Invitation to the annual Collector’s Brunch
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Invitation to preview exhibitions
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Opportunity for advance purchase in gallery
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Admission to monthly Art Share Club
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Invitation to member-only events (Cup Show Coffee hour, Sunday Pottery Invitational members only Meet and Greet, Artists in Residence Show- member and alumni Social)
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Invites to Artist Talk Series with Artists in Residence
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Wine and Cheese Social for Collector Members, plus one guest
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Private Collector Members only Shopping Event in Gallery Store
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10% off Gallery Store purchases in-store purchases only)
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10% discount on *Gallery Workshops
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20% off rental of the library, lobby, multimedia or gallery for personal event or business meeting (excludes studios)
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4 tickets to our annual Holiday Festival of Crafts
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Invitation to Preview our annual Pottery Invitational exhibition
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Special Tours of Artists of Residence Studios
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Quarterly member newsletter and announcements for one year
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Acknowledgement in Our Annual Report
Memberships expire 365 days from the date of registration.
* Gallery Workshops (e.g., the fiber and paper workshop series) are hosted by the Gallery Department and excludes other studio workshops
Members Only Events
Below calendar is still subject to updates. To register for events and view comprehensive list, click here.
Artist Members
As more artist members join us, this list will grow and will share links to their websites! Please stay tuned for updates.