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Form Last Updated: 6/2026

BECOMING A MEMBER

Thank you for your interest in joining the National Guild for Community Arts Education.

Guild membership connects individuals and organizations to a national community committed to strengthening arts learning in communities across the country.

Members gain access to regional and practice-based networks, year-round professional learning through Guild Essentials, leadership development opportunities, resources, and discounted participation in Guild convenings and programs.

Our FY27 membership model is designed to be simple, transparent, and accessible:

Individual Memberships

Teaching Artist Membership: $50/year
Arts Ally Membership (administrators, consultants, leaders, and other practitioners): $90/year

Organizational Memberships

Organizations with annual budgets under $250,000: $175/year
Organizations with annual budgets over $250,000: $500/year

Before you begin: To complete your application in one sitting, we recommend having the following information available, as applicable:

Contact information for the primary applicant
Organization name, website, and mailing address (for organizational memberships)
A brief organization description or mission statement
Annual operating budget range (for organizational memberships)
Organization logo (optional)
Primary disciplines, programs, and areas of artistic focus
Geographic service area (state(s) and/or region(s) served)
Social media links (optional)
Membership and network interests
Responses to a few short questions about your work, goals, and how you hope to engage with the Guild
Payment information to complete your membership dues

Most applications take approximately 10–15 minutes to complete.

To apply, please select the membership category that best reflects your role or organization. The form will then guide you through the information needed to complete your application.

Applications are typically reviewed and processed within 10 business days of submission.

If you require expedited processing to meet a program or event registration deadline, please contact Norma Núñez-Ruch at administrator@nationalguild.org or (212) 268-3337.

The Guild is committed to ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent participation. If membership fees present a hardship, please email administrator@nationalguild.org with the subject line "Membership Support Request" to discuss available options.

All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

QUESTIONS?
Contact us at administrator@nationalguild.org

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY

Beginning in July 2026, the National Guild has two membership categories that are determined based on your eligibility. To begin, please select which membership category you are applying for.

Note to organizations: To ensure that folks at your organization are deepening their knowledge of the field, staying informed of the Guild’s activities, and taking full advantage of professional development and networking opportunities, individuals affiliated with your membership will receive unique member logins with which they may access our online resources and register for Guild events.

If you have any questions or aren't yet decided, please reach out to Norma Nunez-Ruch via email at administrator@nationalguild.org or via phone at (212) 268-3337.

Membership Category:

Organizational MembershipIndividual Membership

INDIVIDUAL MEMBER APPLICATION

Applicant Profile

Prefix:

First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

Suffix:

IndAff Name:

Preferred Name (if any):

Pronoun(s) (optional):

LinkedIn Profile or Personal Website (if any):

Are you affiliated with any organization(s)?

Organization Name (primary organization for those with multiple affiliations):

Job Title (or former title for retirees):

Your role(s) in arts education (Check all that apply)

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What are your primary areas of interest? (Check all that apply.)

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In what region(s) do you work? (Check all that apply.)

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What are your areas of expertise? (check all that apply):

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Member Email

Preferred Email Type:

Work Email:

Must be unique/non-shared email to avoid account & login errors.

Personal Email:

Must be unique/non-shared email to avoid account & login errors.

Other Email:

Must be unique/non-shared email to avoid account & login errors.

Preferred Email:

Member Phone

Preferred Phone Type:

Work Phone:

Mobile Phone:

Other Phone:

Member Mailing Address

The Guild mainly communicates via email and will only send mail to your physical address for important matters where needed. We use this information to distinguish your account from other contacts on our record and to prevent duplicate accounts and contacts.

Type:

Street Address:

Country:

City:

State/US Territory:

State/Province:

Postal Code:

MEMBER SURVEY

What are your primary reasons for joining or renewing your membership with the Guild?

Networking with others in arts education communityOne or more of the Guild’s Member NetworksLeadership developmentRegular field-wide communicationAccess to online resources (webinars, resource center, etc)Discounts on resources and services provided by Guild member partners
Funding opportunitiesDiscounts on NGCAE produced events & offerings (Regional Convening, Guild Essentials, CAELII)Other

Please specify

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE

Please select the membership category that best reflects your role in the community arts education ecosystem.

Our FY27 membership structure is designed to be straightforward, accessible, and responsive to the realities of the field. Membership provides year-round access to Guild networks, professional learning opportunities, resources, and a national community of peers and practitioners.

The National Guild is committed to ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent participation. If the listed membership rates present a hardship, please contact us at administrator@nationalguild.org with the subject line "Membership Support Request." We are happy to discuss available options and work with you to identify a path to participation.

Organizational Membership

Organizations under $250K budget – $175/yearOrganizations over $250K budget – $500/year

Individual Membership

Teaching Artist Membership – $50/yearArts Ally Membership (administrators, consultants, leaders, etc.) – $90/year

Final Due:

DUES PAYMENT

The National Guild accepts credit card payments. Credit card payments will be processed immediately, and your membership will be activated upon approval.

If you need urgent pre-approval for application or registration for any program or event, please contact administrator@nationalguild.org.

Credit Card Payment

Card Number:

Code:

Billing Email (where receipt will be sent):

Billing:

First Name:

Last Name:

Payer Name:

Organization (if any):

Street Address:

Country:

City:

State/Province:

Postal Code:

INVOICE

Membership Type

Applicant Name

Notification Email

Budget

Address

Street

City

State/Province

Postal Code

DUES & PAYMENT

Dues

Payment Status

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Membership End Date

Additional Users