Join Our Community
Become part of Arizona's leading network of arts educators, teaching artists, and cultural organizations working together to secure arts education for all.
Accessibility Commitment: Sliding scale pricing available for all membership tiers. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Top 3 Benefits of Membership
Join a unified coalition working to secure a well-rounded, artful education for all Arizona students
Collective Power + Capacity Building
Members become part of a unified statewide coalition working for equity in arts education, increased funding, and creative career pathways.
- Early access to policy updates and action alerts
- Coordinated community campaigns
- Customized training on policy navigation and systems change
Professional Growth + Visibility
Access discounted professional development and opportunities to be featured across our communications platforms.
- Discounted virtual workshop registration
- Discounted Annual Summit registration
- Member Spotlights on website and social media
Connection + Community
Join a diverse, inclusive network of teaching artists, educators, students, parents, nonprofits, and civic partners.
- Regional mixers and networking events
- Online discussion spaces
- Supportive ecosystem that values collaboration
Individual Memberships
For educators, artists, youth, and arts education allies. Our primary focus for community building.
Teaching Artists
For freelance or contract teaching artists
- Membership coalition meetings (bi-annual)
- Advance membership notifications
- Special Interest Group access (Teaching Artist SIG)
- Discounted virtual workshop registration
- Discounted Annual Summit registration
K-12 Educators and Higher Education
For certified K-12 teachers and Higher Education Instructors
- Membership coalition meetings (bi-annual)
- Advance membership notifications
- Special Interest Group access (Certified Teacher SIG)
- Discounted virtual workshop registration
- Discounted Annual Summit registration
Parents / Community Members
Adults supporting arts education in schools or neighborhoods
- Membership coalition meetings (bi-annual)
- Advance membership notifications
- Special Interest Group access (Parent SIG)
- Discounted virtual workshop registration
- Discounted Annual Summit registration
Students (Youth Members)
Middle school, high school, or undergraduate students engaged in the arts
- Membership coalition meetings (bi-annual)
- Advance membership notifications
- Youth-focused networking events
- Discounted virtual workshop registration
- Youth leadership development
Organizational Memberships
Tiered by average annual operating revenue. For nonprofits, cultural centers, schools, and institutions.
Community Partner
Operating budgets under $250,000
- Membership coalition meetings (bi-annual)
- Organization profile in directory
- Discounted workshop registration
Supporting Partner
Operating budgets $250K-$1M
- All Community Partner benefits
- Enhanced organization profile
- Partnership opportunities
Sustaining Partner
Operating budgets $1M-$5M
- All Supporting Partner benefits
- Premium organization profile
- Custom professional development
Leadership Partner
Operating budgets $5M-$10M
- All Sustaining Partner benefits
- Executive networking opportunities
- Priority partnership matching
Visionary Partner
Operating budgets $10M+
- All Leadership Partner benefits
- Founding partner recognition
- Executive advisory council seat
Accessibility & Sliding Scale Pricing
Our Commitment to Access
We believe that financial barriers should never prevent access to quality arts education resources and professional development. All membership tiers offer sliding scale pricing based on your organization's budget and circumstances.
For Schools & Districts
Title I schools receive automatic 50% discount. Rural and high-need districts qualify for additional support.
For Individuals & Organizations
Self-select your rate based on your financial capacity. No questions asked, no verification required.
“Pay what you can afford, take what you need. We're committed to supporting Arizona's arts education community regardless of economic circumstances.”
Become a Founding Member
ArtsED West is just getting started. As a founding member, you'll help shape the future of arts education in Arizona and across the Western United States.
Ready to Get Started?
Questions about membership? Our team is here to help you find the right membership tier for your needs.