Membership
Become a member of South Shore Arts and receive a variety of benefits. Don't miss out on some of the best arts programming in along the South Shore . . . Art Makes Life Better. Join today!
Membership Benefits include:
Discounts on Class Fees!
Enrich your appreciation of the arts! South Shore Arts offers more than 300 classes annually at three convenient locations. Students of all ages can develop creativity, nurture talent and cultivate an appreciation for art. Members receive a 10% discount on all classes.
Discounts at the South Shore Arts Gift Shop!
From fine to funky hand-crafted jewelry to a complete line of South Shore posters—from imaginative playthings for children to decorative ceramics and glassware—our Gift Shop has the unique gift to meet your needs. Enjoy the exclusive 10% discount when you shop for that perfect holiday, birthday or anytime present.
Stay Informed!
The South Shore Arts web site, e-blasts, social media and Convergence, our quarterly magazine, will keep you up to date on South Shore Arts activities, as well as arts events throughout the region. Don't miss out on what's happening in arts and culture wherever you live.
Special events
Get the invite to special events such as preview nights for our annual Salon Show and Tri–County Junior/Senior High School Exhibit. We also host special performances and artist talks that are for members only.
Membership Levels
Annual Individual $45
Member Preview invitation to exhibit openings
10% discount on items purchased in the Gift Shop
Complimentary subscription to the monthly e-newsletter
Complimentary invitations to Special Events
Senior $40
Enjoy all benefits of the Annual Individual Membership at a discount
Annual Artist $55
Enjoy all benefits of the Annual Individual Membership
Artist Profile on our online gallery featuring 5 images of your artwork—subject to approval.
Pop-up opportunities to showcase your artwork.
10% discount on three art classes per year
Senior Artist 62+ $50
Enjoy all benefits of the Annual Artist Membership at a discount
Annual Family/Dual $75
Enjoy all the benefits of Individual Membership for all members of a household with two 10% class discounts per year for each family member
We offer these additional levels of membership:
Patron $125–249
Enjoy all benefits of Family / Dual Membership
10% Discount on Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra Tickets
North American Reciprocal Museum Assoc. Membership
15% off (up to $150) on purchase of one exhibited artwork
Sponsor $250–499
Enjoy all benefits of the Patron Membership
20% off (up to $200) on one purchase in the Gift Shop
Benefactor $500–999
Enjoy all benefits of the Sponsor Membership
$75 Gift Certificate to the South Shore Arts Gift Shop
25% off (up to $250) on purchase of one exhibited artwork
Life Member $1,000
Enjoy all benefits of the Annual Patron Membership
1 time, 3-hour gallery rental ($1950 value)
One-time, 3-hour gallery rental ($1,950 value)
Recognition on plaque in Bachman Gallery
Included every year in Convergence membership corner