Become a Member!

An exciting change is happening at the Arts Council. For nearly 50 years, we've provided support to non-profit organizations in our community. And we recognize that the arts community is bigger than just non-profit organizations. That's why we're rolling out our new member services program.

Now, anyone can become a member of the Arts Council!

• Individual membership is available to artists, educators and friends of the arts, with a discount rate for college students.
  
  • Individual Member Services Package
  • Individual Member Services Application
    

• Group membership is available to businesses, schools and non-profits.
  
  • Business & School Member Services Package
  • Business & School Member Services Application
    
  • Non-Profit Member Services Package
  • Non-Profit Member Services Application

We're very excited to open our membership to all the groups and individuals who play a vital role in the arts every day. We thank you for all that you do, and hope you'll join us in support of our common goal: a community where each person has access to the arts.

Apply for up to $5,000 for community arts projects in Erie County. Read more about Arts Council Project Grants.

Erie's thriving arts community doesn't take summers off! While you're enjoying beautiful weather, check out some of the excitng arts events happening around town! And remember, there's always something to do on EnjoyErie.com!

In our 2007-2008 fiscal year, the Arts Council of Erie distributed over half a million dollars in grants. Your support makes this possible!

View a complete list of our grant recipients here.