Become a Member

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San Diego ART Matters members are nonprofit arts and culture organizations, foundations, government agencies, and individuals who support our mission and wish to see arts and culture thrive throughout the San Diego region. Together, we are a unified voice working to strengthen the arts and culture sector and, in doing so, make San Diego a better place to live, work, and play.

Membership Benefits

  • Active and Ongoing Legislative Engagement

    San Diego Art Matters helps local advocates break through the bureaucracy and into the offices of decision-makers where your voices can be heard.

  • Networking Opportunities

    Our sense of community begins locally and extends throughout the state and nation. We bring members together to share ideas, industry trends, and concerns - virtually and in person.

  • Relevant and Robust Educational Offerings

    From our arts advocacy training program for emerging leaders to our annual arts summit to smaller seminars, webinars, and town halls, we deliver professional development opportunities to members which ensure learning never stops.

  • Communications

    Communications lie at the heart of advocacy and arts service organizations. Members receive monthly newsletters, action alerts, and other breaking news pertinent to the arts and culture sector.

  • A Professional, Proactive Board and Staff

    Not everyone wants to or can always be in the trenches. San Diego ART Matters staff and board have the expertise and commitment to carry the banner so that even when you can’t, you know we are on the job.

Annual membership fees are intentionally affordable and within reach of most organizations and even individuals on a budget.

Membership Types/Levels

Individuals
Minimum $50 / year

Every contribution counts.

Minimum $50 / year
Business
Minimum $100 / year

Put your profits to work and support the arts.

Minimum $100 / year
Nonprofit Organizations
Sliding Scale

Annual membership fees are based on your organization’s annual operating budget.

Sliding Scale
Nonprofit Organization Annual Budget
Annual budget $10 million or more
$250
$250
Less than $10 million/more than $5 million
$200
$200
Less than $5 million/more than $2 million
$150
$150
Less than $2 million/more than $500K
$100
$100

Join San Diego ART Matters and make a difference.

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