BECOME A MEMBER
As a member of Long Island Arts Alliance, you join a broad network of artists and arts organizations committed to the continued cultural development on Long Island.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN
LIAA is Long Island's central voice for the arts. It’s our mission to promote arts awareness and advocate its value. Our vision is to ensure that everyone has access to the island's rich and diverse arts culture. We accomplish this by providing solutions that advance greater arts participation and present opportunities for professional and artistic growth for our members.
LIAA Membership provides access to our full range of member benefits for one calendar year. Membership dues are on a sliding scale based on your organization’s budget size and tax status.
In addition to your membership benefits, your contribution supports the development of programs, policies, and opportunities for Long Island's creative sector. These activities include our involvement as a partner in the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 study that measures the economic impact of the nonprofit arts industry in the region.
MEMBER BENEFITS FOR ORGANIZATIONS
The LIAA ARTS & CULTURE CALENDAR is a gateway to local arts and cultural events and happenings across Long Island. LIAA Members are invited to submit unlimited events for free to directly connect with a targeted audience through an easy-to-navigate, self-publishing calendar, weekly emailed event newsletters, and social media promotions.
Engage online Audiences and maximize marketing budgets with 360° interactive 3D tours! Virtual tours are key to accessibility, audience development and archiving. Many studies throughout the past year have indicated that virtual tours are proven to increase engagement and drive online sales/donations. LEARN MORE
Access to all Arts Leadership Forums, Workshops and Trainings, and networking events.
Listing as Member Organization with link to your site and direct donation page (if applicable) in the Member Directory on LIAA website. All upcoming events for your venue will populate on your listing page, as well as any virtual tours completed by LIAA.
The LIAA newsletter is a bi-weekly newsletter with grant opportunities and deadlines, professional development seminars, workplace information, and other news directly relevant to your organizations
Inclusion in the virtual and printed LI Arts Map distributed from Manhattan to Montauk
Org. Members are eligible to receive a 20% discount on data management systems and CRM courtesy of Nonprofit Data Solutions.
Members have an opportunity to apply for limited pro-bono legal services courtesy of Farrell Fritz Attorneys
Inclusion in Member Spotlight posts and profiles on social media and in newsletter.
DUES
LIAA Membership provides access to our full range of member benefits for one calendar year. Membership dues are on a sliding scale based on your organization’s budget size and tax status. See table below:
| Annual Operating Expenses | Membership Dues |
|---|---|
| Under $250,000 | $75 |
| $250,000 - $499,999 | $150 |
| $500,000 - $999,999 | $250 |
| $1 - $4.9 Million | $375 |
| $5 Million and above | $475 |
| Commercial (for-profit) Arts Entities | $500 |
| Educational Institutions | $2,500 |
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MEMBER BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUALS
For arts administrators, independent artists, students, and others who care about the creative sector. Individual Members receive:
- Listing as Member with link to your website (if applicable) on the Member Directory;
- Subscription to members-only monthly publication that contains information on local and national juried competitions, commission opportunities, residencies, events, workshops, conferences, local arts news, job openings, arts advocacy, and more;
- Professional Development Forums are offered at a discount to individual members
- Social Media shares, spotlights, and engagement.