We have been very busy planning several improvements for the new season at the Desert Art Center. One change is to member levels and we want you to have a preview before renewal time in December.

Our intention was to create more ways for our community to connect with us. Whether you like to belong to or support a community built around art, or you’re actively promoting the art you create, we have a membership level that will support those goals. There is a small fee increase added to each level to reflect increases in our operating costs.

The new memberships are shown below and you’ll need to choose one when you renew your membership at the end of the year. It’s business as usual until then so you have plenty of time. This new information will also be published on our new website to be launched soon.

Supporting Member — $60/year

Supporting Members are the foundation of the Desert Art Center and receive invitations to all Desert Art Center programs, such as:

• Receptions for all art shows
• Fall and Spring luncheons
• Art Salon gatherings
• Bus field trips to museums and other art events
• Occasional special member pricing for programs

Artist Member — $75/year

The Artist membership is for those looking to publicly display and sell their artwork. Artist Members receive all Supporting Member benefits, plus:

• Invitations to display and sell your artwork in themed shows held in the Terry Masters Memorial Gallery approximately five (5) times per year – 2 more than last year!
• Participation in the Desert Art Center’s enhanced Artist Directory, an online portfolio to promote your artwork to the public.
• Invitation to submit your portfolio to the jury, held twice per year, to select Gallery members. See more details here.

Gallery Member — $125/year

Gallery members are those selected via the jury process to display artwork in our Main Gallery. Gallery Members receive all the benefits of Artist members, plus:

• Invitations to display and sell your work in the shows held in the Main Gallery four (4) times per year.
• Invitation to apply for a Featured Artist Show each season in the Terry Master Gallery.

Patron — $500/year

Patron members are those dedicated to ensuring the future of the Desert Art Center. In addition to Supporting Member benefits, Patron members receive:

• An exclusive invitation to the President’s Reception
• Two (2) tickets to the luncheon of your choice
• One complimentary invitation to an Art Salon
• Access to Artist Member benefits, if desired.
• Access to Gallery Member benefits, if selected by the jury.

We want you to be aware that these new memberships become effective on October 1, 2025, and we are changing to an anniversary renewal date twelve months from the join date.

If you have questions, we hope to see you at the first reception on October 3 or you can call the office 10am – 2pm at 760-323-7973.