When you become a member, you help the Contemporary Arts Center inspire curious minds to experience and create contemporary art.
Members enjoy invitations to exclusive events, discounts, and reciprocal benefits to select museums through the Ohio Museum Reciprocal Membership Program, Modern and Contemporary Reciprocal Program, North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association® and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM).
Join the level that is right for you.
Want to take your membership one-step further? Become a Contemporary.
Bulk Memberships
Give the gift of contemporary art! Make a difference for the next generation of CAC-inspired art and culture leaders, and support art education and the museum through your Bulk Membership purchase.
Teen
FREE
Teen memberships are free and offer young people aged 13 -18 the opportunity to participate in, experience, and access all the benefits of CAC membership.
Benefits
- Invitations to monthly Teen Member events and educational opportunities
- Opportunity to join the CAC Teen Council
- 10% off shopping and dining at CAC
- 20% off gift memberships
- 50% off select programs, lectures, and workshops
- Priority access to select museum events
- Unlimited CAC gallery access for named Member(s) - including the Creativity Center + Sara M. and Patricia A. Vance Education Center: The UnMuseum®
- Pair of $5 guest tickets per visit
Individual
$75/year
Enjoy free admission to select museum events such as Artist Talks, a new member e-newsletter subscription, plus discounts on programs and CAC Shop and Snack Bar purchases.
Benefits
- Membership benefits to select museums in Ohio through the Ohio Museum Reciprocal Membership Program and across North America through ROAM
- Invitations to member-only exhibition previews and select events (up to four annually)
- 10% off shopping and dining at CAC
- 20% off gift memberships
- 50% off select programs, lectures, and workshops
- Priority access to select museum events
- Free admission to select family programs
- Discounted parking at Fountain Square North Garage for a flat rate of $7.00
- Unlimited CAC gallery access for named Member(s) - including the Creativity Center + Sara M. and Patricia A. Vance Education Center: The UnMuseum®
- Pair of $5 guest tickets per visit
Artist + Educator + Student
$60
As a thank you for making a difference for the next generation of CAC-inspired art and culture leaders, artists, educators, and students can receive discounted membership and enjoy free admission to select museum events such as Artist Talks, a member e-newsletter subscription, plus discounts on programs, merchandise, and food and drink.
Benefits
- Membership benefits to select museums across North America through the Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM)
- Invitations to member-only exhibition previews and select events (up to four annually)
- 10% off shopping and dining at CAC
- 20% off gift memberships
- 50% off select programs, lectures, and workshops
- Priority access to select museum events
- Free admission to select family programs
- Invitation to exclusive speed-dating event to network with fellow artists and educators serving our community
- Discounted parking at Fountain Square North Garage for a flat rate of $7.00
- Unlimited CAC gallery access for named Member(s) - including the Creativity Center + Sara M. and Patricia A. Vance Education Center: The UnMuseum®
- Pair of $5 guest tickets per visit
Family
$150
Receive the same perks as individuals but for the whole family.
Benefits
- Invitations to member-only exhibition previews and select events (up to four annually)
- 10% off shopping and dining at CAC
- 20% off gift memberships
- 50% off select programs, lectures, and workshops
- Priority access to select museum events
- Free admission to select family programs
- Membership benefits to select museums in Ohio through the Ohio Museum Reciprocal Membership Program and across North America through ROAM and NARM®
- Discounted parking at Fountain Square North Garage for a flat rate of $7.00
Insider
$250
Receive the same benefits as the Family level, plus recognition in the Annual Report!
Estimated value of goods and services provided: $150.
Benefits
- Membership benefits to contemporary art institutions through the Modern and Contemporary Reciprocal Program
- Invitations to member-only exhibition previews and select events (up to four annually)
- 10% off shopping and dining at CAC
- 20% off gift memberships
- 50% off select programs, lectures, and workshops
- Priority access to select museum events
- Free admission to select family programs
- Recognition in the Annual Report
- Membership benefits to select museums in Ohio through the Ohio Museum Reciprocal Membership Program and across North America through ROAM and NARM®
- Discounted parking at Fountain Square North Garage for a flat rate of $7.00
Individual Monthly Sustaining
$6/month
Prefer a low-cost monthly payment? Start or renew a Sustaining Membership, and receive all the same benefits as a standard annual membership at a discounted price.
Benefits
- Membership benefits to select museums in Ohio through the Ohio Museum Reciprocal Membership Program and across North America through ROAM
- Invitations to member-only exhibition previews and select events (up to four annually)
- 10% off shopping and dining at CAC
- 20% off gift memberships
- 50% off select programs, lectures, and workshops
- Priority access to select museum events
- Free admission to select family programs
- Discounted parking at Fountain Square North Garage for a flat rate of $7.00
- Unlimited CAC gallery access for named Member(s) - including the Creativity Center + Sara M. and Patricia A. Vance Education Center: The UnMuseum®
- Pair of $5 guest tickets per visit
Family Monthly Sustaining
$12/month
Prefer a low-cost monthly payment? Start or renew a Sustaining Membership, and receive all the same benefits as a standard annual membership at a discounted price.
Benefits
- Membership benefits to select museums in Ohio through the Ohio Museum Reciprocal Membership Program and across North America through ROAM
- Invitations to member-only exhibition previews and select events (up to four annually)
- 10% off shopping and dining at CAC
- 20% off gift memberships
- 50% off select programs, lectures, and workshops
- Priority access to select museum events
- Free admission to select family programs
- Benefits from previous level, plus:
- Discounted parking at Fountain Square North Garage for a flat rate of $7.00
- Unlimited CAC gallery access for named Member(s) - including the Creativity Center + Sara M. and Patricia A. Vance Education Center: The UnMuseum®
- Pair of $5 guest tickets per visit
Insider Monthly Sustaining
$20/month
Benefits
- Membership benefits to contemporary art institutions through the Modern and Contemporary Reciprocal Program
- Invitations to member-only exhibition previews and select events (up to four annually)
- 10% off shopping and dining at CAC
- 20% off gift memberships
- 50% off select programs, lectures, and workshops
- Priority access to select museum events
- Free admission to select family programs
- Recognition in the Annual Report
- Benefits from previous level, plus:
- Membership benefits to select museums in Ohio through the Ohio Museum Reciprocal Membership Program and across North America through ROAM and NARM®
- Discounted parking at Fountain Square North Garage for a flat rate of $7.00
- Unlimited CAC gallery access for named Member(s) - including the Creativity Center + Sara M. and Patricia A. Vance Education Center: The UnMuseum®
- Pair of $5 guest tickets per visit