Membership

Become a member of South Shore Arts and receive a variety of benefits. Don't miss out on some of the best arts programming in along the South Shore . . . Art Makes Life Better. Join today!

Membership Benefits include:

Free Admission to Exhibits!

Come enjoy free admission to a rich variety of exhibits featuring local, regional, national and international artists and cultures. Only South Shore Arts members receive free admission to blockbuster exhibits such as Classic Images: Photography by Ansel Adams organized by the Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria, IL; Motown vs. Chi-Town: The Indiana Connection, a Chicago Blues Museum Exhibit, and For the Love of the Game:  Major League Sports in Art & Memorabilia.

Discounts on Class Fees!

Enrich your appreciation of the arts! South Shore Arts offers more than 300 classes annually at three convenient locations. Students of all ages can develop creativity, nurture talent and cultivate an appreciation for art. Members receive a 10% discount on all classes.

Discounts at the South Shore Arts Gift Shop!

From fine to funky hand-crafted jewelry to a complete line of South Shore posters—from imaginative playthings for children to decorative ceramics and glassware—our Gift Shop has the unique gift to meet your needs. Enjoy the exclusive 10% discount when you shop for that perfect holiday, birthday or anytime present.

Stay Informed!

The South Shore Arts web site, e-blasts, social media and Convergence, our quarterly magazine, will keep you up to date on South Shore Arts activities, as well as arts events throughout the region. Don't miss out on what's happening in arts and culture wherever you live.


Membership levels

Annual Individual $45

  • Early invitation to exhibition openings.

  • 10% discount on classes     

  • 10% discount on items purchased in the Gift Shop.

  • Complimentary subscription to the monthly e-newsletter.

  • Complimentary invitations to Special Events.

  • Access to Art Lending Library.

Senior $40

Enjoy all benefits of the Annual Individual Membership at a discount

Annual Artist $55

Enjoy all benefits of the Annual Individual Membership

  • Website feature to showcase your artwork-(Virtual Gallery). Subject to approval.

  • Artist pop-up opportunities to showcase your artwork.

  • Invite to our Artist Conversation Series.

Annual Family/Dual $65

*Enjoy all the benefits of Annual Individual Membership for all members of a household.


We offer these additional levels of membership:

Patron $125–249

Enjoy all benefits of the Family Membership

  • Complimentary South Shore Arts Tote Bag

  • 10% Discount on Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra Tickets

  • Member’s Appreciation Day – Receive a 20% discount, the 3rd Tuesday of every month on items purchased in the Gift Shop

  • 15% discount on one purchase of exhibited artwork, up to a $150. Discount.

Sponsor $250–499

Enjoy all benefits of the Patron Membership

  • A special South Shore Arts gift

  • 20% discount on one purchase in the Gift Shop - Up to a $200. Discount

Benefactor $500–999

Enjoy all benefits of the Sponsor Membership

  • Gift Certificate to the South Shore Arts Gift Shop - $75.00 value

  • 25% discount on one purchase of exhibited artwork - Up to a $250. Discount

Life Member $1,000

Enjoy all benefits of the Annual Patron Membership

  • 1 time, 3-hour gallery rental ($1950 value)

  • Recognition on plaque in the Bachman Gallery.

  • Life members will be included ever year in Convergence membership corner.


• Download an Application form and mail or fax it to us.
• Call us and pay with credit card, 219/836.1839, ext. 100
• Visit us at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts at 1040 Ridge Road, Munster