‍Artist & Academic Membership

Using the Earth as Our Canvas, Where Art and Sustainability Thrive

A+CA (American Plus Cultural and Art Association) is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to Environmental Sustainability through art, education, and community engagement.

We believe that art is not only a form of expression, but also a powerful way to connect people with nature, communities, and diverse cultures.

A+CA promotes the integration of art, environmental awareness, and community participation. We welcome artists, designers, researchers, educators, and creative individuals from diverse backgrounds to explore the relationship between art and nature.

We advocate:

• Drawing inspiration from nature;

• Exploring sustainable materials and creative practices;

• Raising public awareness of environmental protection through art;

• Encouraging cultural exchange and understanding;

• Creating positive social impact through community-based art.

We believe art has the power to transform environments and connect communities around the world.

We welcome artists and academic professionals who share our vision of creativity, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability to join A+CA and contribute to the development of eco-art, community culture, and public education.

Membership Categories

1. Emerging Artist Member

Suitable for:

• Emerging artists;

• Art students;

• New creative practitioners;

• Individuals interested in eco-art and community projects.

Member opportunities include:

• Participation in A+CA art activities;

• Community art projects;

• Environmental art exchanges;

• Member learning and sharing programs..

2.Fellow Artist, Academic & Designer Member

Eligibility:

• This membership category is intended for experienced and accomplished professionals in the fields of art, academic research, or design who actively support the mission and values of A+CA.

  This category may include:

• Professional artists with substantial creative experience;

• Scholars and academic professionals with research or educational achievements in art, culture, or related fields;

• Experienced professional designers;

• Creators with significant exhibition, public art, or professional project experience;

• Recognized professionals with achievements in the arts, academia, or design;

• Artists, scholars, and designers who actively support A+CA's mission in art, environmental sustainability, community engagement, and public education.

  Member Opportunities & Benefits

• Fellow Members may participate in the following activities based on their professional expertise and the needs of A+CA:
  Arts & Project Participation

• Participate in A+CA exhibitions and public art projects;

• Contribute to environmental and community art initiatives;

• Collaborate with A+CA on professional projects;

• Participate in interdisciplinary and cultural exchange programs.

  Professional Development & Networking

• Opportunities to present professional profiles, research, and creative work;

• Participation in professional forums, lectures, and networking events;

• Opportunities to expand professional networks and collaborations;

• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and professional development.

  Mentorship & Professional Contribution

  Qualified Fellow Members may be invited to:

• Serve as mentors for art and design programs;

• Participate in project reviews and juries;

• Mentor emerging and early-career artists;

• Support art education and public education programs;

• Share professional knowledge, research, and creative practices;

• Provide professional guidance and contribute to the development of A+CA.

  Professional Contribution

• A+CA encourages Fellow Members to use their professional experience and expertise to contribute to the advancement of art, environmental sustainability, community development, and public education.

• Specific responsibilities, project participation, and applicable benefits may vary according to the member's professional background, membership status, and individual A+CA projects.

3. Supporting Member

Eligibility

• Supporting Membership is open to individuals and organizations that support A+CA's mission and wish to contribute to the advancement of art, environmental sustainability, and community development through resources, collaboration, or philanthropic support.

  This membership may include:

• Businesses and companies;

• Cultural and arts organizations;

• Educational institutions;

• Community organizations;

• Individuals who support environmental art and sustainability;

• Other organizations or individuals aligned with the mission of A+CA.

  Ways to Support

  Supporting Members may support A+CA through one or more of the following:
  Project Collaboration

• Co-developing art and environmental programs;

• Supporting community art initiatives;

• Participating in public art and cultural programs;

• Establishing long-term project partnerships.

  Resource Support

• Providing professional or technical expertise;

• Contributing project-related resources;

• Providing venues, equipment, or materials;

• Supporting media and communications.
  Community Outreach

• Supporting community cultural activities;

• Helping expand the community impact of environmental art programs;

• Supporting public education and outreach;

• Promoting cultural exchange among diverse communities.
  Philanthropic Support

• Charitable contributions;

• Program sponsorship;

• Financial support for art and environmental initiatives;

• Other voluntary philanthropic support.

  Supporting Member Opportunities

• Depending on the program and partnership arrangement, Supporting Members may receive opportunities including:

• Recognition on the A+CA website;

• Invitations to selected A+CA events and programs;

• Public recognition associated with collaborative projects;

• Opportunities to connect with artists, educators, and community members;

• Participation in A+CA art, environmental, and cultural initiatives.

• Specific forms of support, project benefits, and public recognition will be determined separately according to the nature and terms of each project.

Membership Benefits

As an A+CA member, you may receive opportunities including:

Artistic Visibility

• Inclusion in the A+CA member directory;

• Artwork presentation on the website;

• Participation in exhibitions and art programs.

Professional Development

• Art discussions and networking events;

• Workshops and educational programs;

• Sharing sustainable art practices;

• Collaboration opportunities with other creators.

Community Engagement

• Participation in public art projects;

• Environmental art initiatives;

• Community cultural programs;

• School and public education activities.

Membership Fees

Emerging Artist Member $25/Year

Fellow Artist, Academic & Designer Member $50/Year

Supporting Member $250-$1,000/Year

Membership fees support:

• Organizational operations;

• Environmental art programs;

• Community education initiatives;

• Public art development.

How to Apply

Application Process:

1. Submit an online membership application;

2. Provide personal information and supporting materials;

3. Submit portfolio or professional documentation when applicable;

4. Complete membership review;

5. Sign the membership agreement;

6. Become an official A+CA member.

Artwork Support Policy

A+CA welcomes members who voluntarily support nonprofit art initiatives, including:

• Public exhibitions;

• Charity art sales;

• Environmental art auctions;

• Educational programs.

Artwork support is:

• Completely voluntary;

• Not a requirement for membership approval or continuation;

• Subject to separate agreements regarding copyright and attribution;

• Managed according to the specific project terms.

Join A+CA and create a more sustainable and inspiring future through art.