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
Early invitation to exhibition openings.
10% discount on classes
10% discount on items purchased in the Gift Shop.
Complimentary subscription to the monthly e-newsletter.
Complimentary invitations to Special Events.
Access to Art Lending Library.
Senior $40
Enjoy all benefits of the Annual Individual Membership at a discount
Annual Artist $55
Enjoy all benefits of the Annual Individual Membership
Website feature to showcase your artwork-(Virtual Gallery). Subject to approval.
Artist pop-up opportunities to showcase your artwork.
Invite to our Artist Conversation Series.
Annual Family/Dual $65
*Enjoy all the benefits of Annual Individual Membership for all members of a household.
We offer these additional levels of membership:
Patron $125–249
Enjoy all benefits of the Family Membership
Complimentary South Shore Arts Tote Bag
10% Discount on Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra Tickets
Member’s Appreciation Day – Receive a 20% discount, the 3rd Tuesday of every month on items purchased in the Gift Shop
15% discount on one purchase of exhibited artwork, up to a $150. Discount.
Sponsor $250–499
Enjoy all benefits of the Patron Membership
A special South Shore Arts gift
20% discount on one purchase in the Gift Shop - Up to a $200. Discount
Benefactor $500–999
Enjoy all benefits of the Sponsor Membership
Gift Certificate to the South Shore Arts Gift Shop - $75.00 value
25% discount on one purchase of exhibited artwork - Up to a $250. Discount
Life Member $1,000
Enjoy all benefits of the Annual Patron Membership
1 time, 3-hour gallery rental ($1950 value)
Recognition on plaque in the Bachman Gallery.
Life members will be included ever year in Convergence membership corner.