ArtYard Membership is an invitation to take part in a vibrant, growing community of artists, thinkers, and supporters who believe in the power of art to spark connection, curiosity, and change.
Join us and step closer to the creative life of ArtYard. Becoming a member is both a gesture of belief and a way to engage more deeply.
It is a chance to gather for shared experiences, to encounter artists and their work in meaningful ways, and to help sustain a place where imagination thrives. Whether you attend often or simply want to stay connected, membership offers a sense of belonging to something dynamic and alive.
A closer connection to the work: Step inside the creative process through open rehearsals, artist talks, and behind-the-scenes experiences.
A community of curious minds: Gather with fellow members at events designed to spark conversation and connection.
Access and ease: Enjoy early ticket access, concierge services at higher levels, and reciprocal benefits at institutions across North America.
A meaningful impact: Your membership directly supports ArtYard’s programs, including keeping exhibitions free and open to the public; providing artists the space, time, and resources they need to create new work and explore their creative process; making affordable tickets available to experience world class live performances; and offering community programs for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Just as ArtYard itself grew from the unlikely setting of a former egg hatchery into a thriving incubator for artistic experimentation, our membership community celebrates the journey from possibility to impact. Each membership level reflects a stage in that evolution and is designed to deepen your connection in different ways. Explore the membership level that’s right for you and join a vibrant community of supporters who make ArtYard’s work possible.
EGG: Every idea begins with a seed / $100
- One personalized membership card
- Listing on the website (updated quarterly)
- ArtYard commemorative gift
- Member potluck/pizza party*
- Member-only quarterly update
Estimated value of goods and services provided: $40
NEST: Nurturing artists and ideas / $250
- All of the above benefits, plus:
- 15% discount at ArtYard’s Contrary Art Shop
- Reciprocal admission/discounts to over 1,500 cultural institutions across North America through NARM
- Special ticket access
Estimated value of goods and services provided: $40
PERCH: Where curiosity transforms perspective / $500
- All of the above benefits, plus:
- Member breakfast before an artist talk*
- Complimentary festival workshop registration
Estimated value of goods and services provided: $75
ROOST: Creativity finds community / $1,000
- All of the above benefits, plus:
- Concierge ticket service for ArtYard events
- Private campus tour for groups of up to 10 people (limit 1 per year)
Estimated value of goods and services provided: $75
FLOCK: Collaboration carries ideas farther / $2,500
- All of the above benefits, plus:
- Name associated with an exhibition season
- Invitation to an open rehearsal*
Estimated value of goods and services provided: $75
FLIGHT: Launching bold ideas into the world / $5,000 +
- All of the above benefits, plus:
- Invitation to a “behind-the-scenes” experience*
- Special gift
Estimated value of goods and services provided: $100
*Includes you and a guest.
As we launch this program, we invite you to join as an Inaugural Member. Those who enroll by December 31, 2026 will be recognized for their early support and role in shaping this new chapter at ArtYard.
Membership is more than a set of benefits; it is a way of participating in the life of ArtYard. We hope you’ll join us!
Join by Mail: Mail your check made payable to “ArtYard” to:
ArtYard
Attn: Membership
13 Front Street
Frenchtown, NJ 08825
Wire Transfer or Gift of Securities: Contact 908.996.5018 or [email protected].
Thank you for considering a donation to help ensure ArtYard continues to thrive as a home for experimentation, inclusion, and joy.
Yes, members may upgrade at any time. Contact [email protected] or 908.996.5018.
Immediately upon joining.
Memberships are partially tax-deductible. The estimated value of goods and services associated with membership donations ranges from $40 to $100. You will receive an acknowledgement letter with the corresponding tax-deductible value of your donation.
