Support the Artists' Fellowship by becoming a member

The Artists’ Fellowship continually seeks to publicize its mission to professional fine artists across the United States. Members of the Artists’ Fellowship throughout the country often assist the organization by informally "spreading the word" that it exists, either through other arts organizations and their newsletters, or by urging an artist friend in crisis to apply for assistance.

As per our constitution, the President of the Fellowship and half of the Board of Trustees must be professional fine artists.

The Fellowship is proud that its membership includes many artists who are affiliated with other prominent arts organizations.

These relationships have assisted the Fellowship to publicize its mission, accept confidential requests for assistance, and to act on them.

Last year, the Fellowship provided approximately $150,000 to assist professional fine artists in urgent situations. Most of the emergencies involved health-related issues, accidents, or bereavement, where financial hardship was evident. We also assisted elderly infirm artists with continuing support.

Primary benefits of becoming an Artists' Fellowship member

The primary benefit of becoming a member of the Artists' Fellowship is belonging to an organization that assists professional fine artists in times of emergency. Members have the right to vote in the annual election of the Board of Trustees, and to attend the Annual Membership Meeting.

Members also receive an invitation to attend the Fellowship's Annual Medal Presentation Dinner in New York City. Members may submit such items as their exhibits, awards, and commissions to The Artists' Fellowship Newsletter.

The Artists’ Fellowship Newsletter Is Published And Distributed Annually To Fellowship Members. It Features Our Medals Recipients And Reports On The Activities And Awards Submitted By Members O Fthe Artists’ Fellowship. View And/Or Download Copy Of Current And Past Newsletters.

A membership application can be printed from the link above. If you prefer, you may also obtain this application directly from Artists' Fellowship, Inc. by calling (646) 230-9833.

A candidate for any class of membership (except Honorary) must be proposed and seconded by two members who will deliver the candidate's completed application to the Corresponding Secretary. There are five classes of membership:

Active: Artists who are United States citizens are eligible for Active Membership. Annual due: $25.00

Sustaining: Persons interested in any of the fine arts or engaged in activities connected with or allied to any of the fine arts are eligible for Sustaining Membership. Annual dues: $40.00

Life: Anyone eligible for or already admitted to Sustaining Membership may become a Life Member upon payment of a contribution of: $500.00

Organization: Corporations or groups whose purpose indicates an interest in the arts are eligible for Organization Membership. No Organization Member shall have a vote, sit on the Board, or hold office. Annual dues: $250.00

Honorary: The Trustees may elect persons who have distinguished themselves by their interest in any of the fine arts or by their contribution to the welfare of artists as Honorary Members. Historically, recipients of the Gari Melchers Memorial Medal and the Benjamin West Clinedinst Medal have been granted Honorary Membership dues and donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.