Our members enjoy a wide variety of art forms and styles, offering support and encouragement of each other’s creativity. We provide local artists with opportunities to promote their work, to be inspired and to gain new skills.
Become a Member
We offer two types of membership.
Exhibiting Artist Membership (annual) – are those who wish to exhibit their artwork at the Antioch Art Center in our seasonal Member Artist Exhibits.
- New artists applying for first-time exhibitor membership must start by submitting a New Exhibitor Application Form, which is reviewed for approval by the Gallery Director.
- Current Exhibiting Membership Artists renew annually by submitting a completed Exhibiting Member Application form.
Active Exhibiting Members are eligible to:
- Participate in AFAF member exhibits, pop-ups, and seasonal events.
- Pay a reduced entry fee to exhibit in monthly invitational shows.
- Have the opportunity to be Featured Artist of the Month, which includes promotion in our monthly newsletter “Art Lines,” on our website and on social media.
- Show their artwork through partnership with local community institutions via the “Art on the Wall” program.
- Receive all Patron Membership benefits.
Patron Members (annual) – support the arts and may wish to be involved in activities and educational opportunities offered by the Foundation.
Patron Members renew annually by submitting a Patron Membership Form.
Active Patron Members are eligible to:
- Receive the monthly “Art Lines” e-newsletter.
- Use reference materials from the AFAF library and resource center.
- Participate in monthly member meetings, free demonstrations, and creative exchanges.
- Take part in local Antioch events in which the Foundation is involved.
- Contribute ideas and initiatives for achieving our goals of art appreciation, educational programs and community outreach.
The Antioch Art Center
Our Art Center is located on Main Street in delightful downtown Antioch, Illinois. The venue features flexible show space for displaying all manner of artwork, from paintings and sculpture to glassware and jewelry. Prints and unframed original art items are found in convenient “browse bins.”
