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memberships

become more than just an attendee

Black Artist Forward has created a membership plan that not only gives great benefits to its members but also trains them to become leaders in our community. A member can grow from a Patron to a Board Member by volunteering time and completing our membership courses. 

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Become a member

Find one that works for you

  • Basic Membership

    0$
     
    Become a member, for free
    Free Plan
    • Qualify to apply for our honorarium awards
  • Where to start

    Patron

    10$
    Every year
    This is the start of your journey with BAF
     
    • Members only eNewsletter
    • Invitations to Members Only Events and Receptions
    • Discounts on in-person Courses & Classes
    • Free Online Courses & Classes
    • Discounted and Early Access to Events
    • Mentorship Priority*

  • Advocate

    25$
    Every year
    Are You Ready to Step Up Your Advocacy?
     
    • All of the benefits in our Patron Level
    • A One on One professional development session
    • Recognized on the BAF Website
    • Priority seating in public forums and public board meetings
    • Invitations to Members only Brainstorming Sessions
    • Must have completed Introduction Workshop to qualify
    • Must have completed 3 volunteer work sessions to qualify

  • Leader

    45$
    Every year
    Are You Ready to Teach and Lead with BAF?
     
    • All of the benefits of the Patron & Advocate Level
    • 3 Free In-Person Professional Development Classes
    • Opportunity to teach or lead a Class or Course
    • Opportunity to speak on BAF panels or at events
    • Early access to employment opportunities with BAF
    • Must have completed Introduction Workshop to qualify
    • Must have completed Leadership Program to qualify
    • Must have completed 9 volunteer work sessions

  • Board Member

    75$
    Every year
    Are You Ready to Be the Captain of this Ship?
     
    • All of the benefits of Patron, Advocate, and Leader Levels
    • Unlimited Free Attendance to Courses
    • Unlimited Free Attendance to BAF hosted events
    • Opportunity to be on the Executive Board
    • Opportunity to speak on behalf of BAF at events
    • Opportunity to receive free tickets to partnered events
    • Opportunity to be featured in news and media interviews
    • Priority when Hiring
    • Bio posted to the website
    • BAF Swag Package
    • Professional Headshots
    • Must have completed all BAF Member courses to qualify
    • Must have completed 12 volunteer sessions to qualify
    • Cannot be related to another board member
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