To join or renew your membership, you may print out the form below and drop it off in person at the Arts Centre in Polson Park (cash, check, debit, visa or master card), mail it with a check to 2704A Hwy 6, Vernon BC, V1T 5G5 or phone it in with visa or master card to 250 542 6243.
Members are the heart of the Arts Council of the North Okanagan (ACNO). We serve the residents of the North Okanagan Regional District, focusing mainly on the Greater Vernon Area. The ACNO needs your support in order to provide programmes and services that are critical to the vitality of providing, promoting and supporting all aspects of arts and cultural activities in our community. Every contribution makes a difference no matter what the amount. Here’s why:
• Your membership is your voice. Each year we must provide evidence to policy makers in all levels of government that art and culture are worthy of local, provincial and federal support. Your membership adds your voice to our efforts and helps demonstrate that the arts matter in the North Okanagan.
• With every dollar you donate, you are not only demonstrating your support but are directly supporting arts education, services and arts events presented to the community. Last year alone member donations helped fund building/studio renovations, arts education programs including our youth bursary program (making it possible for 10 youths to attend a summer arts camp free).
• The more you give, the more we can give back. Your contributions directly affect our ability to leverage additional funding that supports arts education, activities, events and services to the North Okanagan arts community.
However; the most important benefit of membership is knowing that your contribution supports ACNO vision and goals to provide and support all creative and artistic opportunities for all to enjoy.
MEMBERSHIP FORM
Name(s):
Guardian/Group Contact:
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Membership types
Prices listed include GST where applicable and are for 1 year, 2 years or 3 years.
Individual Membership:
• $21.00 • $36.75 • $52.50
Youth (14 years and under):
• $10 • $15 • $20
Student or Senior Membership*:
• $10.50 • $15.75 • $21.00
Family Membership (2 or more people):
• $31.50 • $52.50 • $73.50
Group Membership:
• $52.50 • $84.00 • $131.25
*Students = High school / College / University Senior = 65+
Receive an Individual Lifetime Membership free with a donation of $1000 or more.
ADDITIONAL DONATION / CONTRIBUTION AMOUNT: $_________
There are many ways to support the Arts Council of the North Okanagan with a planned gift, including trusts, will provisions, etc., in which the Arts Council is named as a beneficiary. Even if you cannot give a large gift at present, you can arrange a deferred gift and still enjoy income from your assets. We would be happy to work with you and your financial- or estate-planning advisors to determine the gift best suited to your needs, desire, and goals, including Planned Giving (see definition on overleaf). For more information, please call us at 542-6243
BENEFITS of MEMBERSHIP
Individual / Family / Student / Senior Memberships
Benefits include:
- Eligibility to nominate, be nominated and vote at the ACNO Annual General Meeting;
- Receiving our bi-monthly newsletter, artscene, filled with news and views of upcoming regional arts and cultural activities;
- Receiving our quarterly brochure listing upcoming adult and youth arts classes, workshops and camps;
- Discounts on classes, workshops (some restrictions may apply) and drop-in sessions at the Arts Centre;
- Ability to list artist information and photos on the ACNO website;
- Invitations to attend or participate in ACNO workshops, lectures, events etc.;
- Exhibit and sell artwork in the Lobby Gallery
GROUP MEMBERSHIP:
Arts and cultural groups can book the Arts Centre for meetings, activities and/or participate in special events that occur during the year. It is encouraged to have a leader from Group Members on the Arts Council Board of Directors.
Benefits include:
- Grant Opportunities;
- Eligible to nominate, be nominated and vote at the ACNO Annual General Meeting;
- Receiving our bi-monthly newsletter, artscene, filled with news and views of upcoming regional arts and cultural activities;
- Receiving our quarterly arts brochure listing upcoming adult and youth arts classes, workshops, and camps;
- Ability to list group / event information and photos on the ACNO website;
- Invitations to attend or participate in ACNO workshops, lectures, events etc.;
- Discounts on room rentals;
- Exhibit and sell artwork made by the group in the Lobby Gallery
