Membership
Our membership are the heartbeat of the arts and culture of New Westminster. We’re looking at ways to reach out to new members, strengthen our relationship with current members and create benefits of membership for our members. Interested in becoming a member?
Membership in the Arts Council is open to individuals and organizations. It gives you an opportunity to support the Arts financially and have a say in how the Arts Council is run, and which programs it will promote.
Many ways to become a member:
- Print off an application form and return in person to The Gallery at Queen’s Park.
- Print off an application form and send via mail to: PO Box 16003, New Westminster, BC, V3M 6W6
- Apply online by filling out the ONLINE FORM and sending an email money transfer to payment@acnw.ca (be sure to email us the password).
Membership Types (membership runs from January to December)
| Membership Types | 2019 Annual Cost Jan - Dec | Prorated May - Dec | Prorated Sept - Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Membership | $30 | $20 | $10 |
| Student / Senior Membership | $21 | $14 | $7 |
| Non Profit Group Membership | $75 | $50 | $25 |
| Corporate Membership | $150 | $100 | $50 |
| Patron Membership | $100 | $66 | $33 |
Prorated Membership Dues
| Time frame for Membership purchase | Fee structure |
|---|---|
| January – April | 100% of the total Annual Cost |
| May – August | 2/3rds of the total Annual Cost |
| September – December | 1/3rd of the total Annual Cost |
Membership Benefits
| Individual Membership | Student / Senior Membership | Patron Membership | Non Profit Group Membership | Corporate Membership | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Membership Benefits | $30 | $21 | $100 | $75 | $150 |
| Subscription to our eNewsletter | X | X | X | X | X |
| Voting Privilege at the Annual General Meeting | X | X | X | X | X |
| Volunteer opportunities at various community events | X | X | X | X | X |
| Opportunities to sit on ACNW committees | X | X | X | X | X |
| Discounts on professional development events | X | X | X | X | X |
| Invitation to networking opportunities | X | X | X | X | X |
| Discounted rental rates of the Gallery at Queen’s Park, studio space, and Centennial Lodge | X | X | X | X | X |
| Invitation to Member’s only events | X | X | X | X | X |
| Priority consideration for participation in community exhibits, events & receptions | X | X | X | ||
| Opportunity to submit article, calendar items, events and promotions to the eNewsletter | X | X | X | ||
| Priority consideration to build partnerships and hosting rights | X | X | |||
| Opportunities to showcase your business/organization at ACNW events | X | X | |||
| Submission to our annual AGM Member Report | X | X | |||
| Logo prominently displayed in our online Member Directory | X | X | |||
| Promotional Material included at our AGM corporate exhibition | X | X | |||
| “Welcome Our New Corporate Member” Feature in the newsletter including the logo and website link | X |
Click here to download an application form or click here to sign up online.
