The Mission of the Arts Council is to increase
awareness and accessibility of the arts in southwestern Indiana

Annual Membership

The Arts Council depends upon the generosity of its members. Corporate Membership is open to any business that supports the Arts Council's important work in the community. Individual Membership is for those who love the arts but who are not artists themselves. Artist Membership is for any literary, performing, or visual artist, from beginner to professional. Cultural Organization Membership is for nonprofit organizations that are involved in arts or cultural activities. To join, please send a request for a membership brochure to Shannon Hurt .

• Corporate Sponsorship
  Become a Corporate Sponsor of the following Arts Council program(s) in the Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery:
  • VENUE ART ($100)
    • Artists’ displays in various community venues
  • MEMBERS’ ART – 6 WK ROTATION ($200)
    - 2 donors needed at this level for each season
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Spring
    • Summer
  • SPECIAL COLLECTION SERIES ($300)
    - Unique displays from private art collections
  • JURIED ART EXHIBITIONS ($500)
    • digitized
    • Art in the City
    • Working Together
      - Event held at the Evansville Museum
  • Download the Corporate Membership form and join today!
• Individual Memberships
  • Friend Level ($50 - $124)
    • Receive a 20% discount on technical workshops and classes
    • Publish events in weekly electronic newsletter and cultural calendar
    • Receive invitations to exhibit openings, receptions and special events
    • Ability to rent the Bower-Surheinrich gallery for private functions
    • Be recognized in ArtsTalk newsletter
  • Patron Level ($125 - $249)
    • ALL OF THE ABOVE PLUS…
    • Receive “Behind the Scenes” opportunities
    • Receive a gift credit towards any art purchased*
      (Minimum purchase $30)
    • Have opportunity to serve on an Arts Council special panels
  • Steward Level ($250 or more)
    • ALL OF THE ABOVE PLUS…
    • Receive a personal tour of the Gallery
    • Receive an additional discount towards any art purchased*
      (Minimum purchase $45)
  • Download the Individual Membership form and join today!
• Artist Memberships
  • Full Time Student ($20)
    (currently enrolled in High School or College)
    • Receive a 20% discount on workshops, classes, and juried art shows
    • Publish events in weekly electronic newsletter and cultural calendar
    • Receive notification of upcoming juried art shows
    • Have opportunity to sell items in Gallery gift shop
    • Be listed in the on-line Arts Resource Directory
    • Display work in local lobbies and gallery
    • Be recognized in ArtsTalk newsletter
  • Artist Level ($40-$99)
    • ALL OF THE ABOVE PLUS…
    • Receive invitations to exhibit openings, receptions and special events
    • Ability to rent the Bower-Surheinrich gallery for private functions ($$$)
  • Family Membership ($60)
    (2 or more artists in same household)
    • Same benefits as Artist Level
  • “Select” Artist Level ($100 or more)
    • ALL OF THE ABOVE PLUS…
    • Have opportunity to serve on an Arts Advisory Panel
  • Download the Artist Membership form and join today!
• Cultural Organization Membership ( $60)
  • Publish events in weekly electronic newsletter and cultural calendar
  • Be listed in the on-line Arts Resource Directory
  • Receive invitations to special events
  • Ability to rent the Bower-Surheinrich gallery for private functions ($$$)
  • Opportunity to design a display in the store-front window
  • Have a direct link on our website
  • Be recognized in ArtsTalk newsletter
  • Download the Cultural Organization Membership form and join today!