When you join the Firehouse Art Center as an Artist Member you become an integral part of our mission of bringing arts and culture to our community.  Take advantage of our new membership structure which offers something for every budget and some great new benefits.

While your membership ensures the sustainability of the Firehouse and we thank you for your support, we also want to make sure the membership is of benefit to you as an artist as well.

Benefits include:

  • Opportunities to show and sell your work (8 hours volunteer time/year is required for exhibitions and gallery shop)
  • Opportunity to participate in Artist Member Only shows and markets
  • Discounts on Firehouse led classes
  • E-newsletter & other email updates
  • Free artist portfolio page at firehouseart.org
  • Opportunities to meet fellow artists and members
  • Extra promotional perks- see below

The classes, events and exhibits we offer are solely dependent upon broad-based community support and membership in the organization. Membership is truly the heart and soul of our community support network and our programming — your participation is vital! 

Become a member:

    • In person: 667 4th Avenue, or join us at an Artist Member social!
    • Contact info@firehouseart.org
    • Sign Up Below

2025 Benefits

Membership at the Firehouse Art Center supports our mission and connects members to our network of artists and partners. Members are signed up for our newsletter and enjoy awesome retail partner discounts. All members are eligible for Firehouse rental discounts, class or workshop discounts and discounts to summer camp. Additional discounts may include annual events, and local business discounts. We will also send members a copy of our exhibition catalog and our annual report upon request.

[$25] STUDENT (HIGH SCHOOL, UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE) ARTIST MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:
  • Opportunity for pop-up shows (with 8 hours of volunteer time)
  • Invitation to artist gatherings
  • Invitation to Member shows (with 8 hours of volunteer time)
  • Recognition on website
  • Access to Studio C and membership discount on gallery rental
  • Student artist members are required to volunteer for 8 hours per month (ex. one art sitting day)

*With valid proof and identification*

[$45] ARTIST MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:
  • Ability to sell at the Firehouse Gallery Shop(with 8 hours of volunteer time)
  • Private invite to professional critiques
  • Opportunity for pop-up shows(with 8 hours of volunteer time)
  • Eligible for Artist of the year(with 8 hours of volunteer time)
  • Invitation to the Firehouse Artist Member Facebook Group
  • Invitation to artist gatherings and Artist Talks
  • Invitation to Member shows(with 8 hours of volunteer time)
  • Recognition on website
  • Access to Studio C and membership discount on gallery rental
  • Artist members are encouraged to volunteer for 8 hours per month and it is a requirement to show through pop ups, Hangtime and the gallery shop.

*With valid proof and identification*

ARTIST MEMBER SOCIALS AND OPEN CALLS

APRIL 2026
OPEN CALLS
– FILTH
– SUMMER MARKET
– EARTH DAY MARKET
– ARTWALK
– 2027 SOUTH GALLERY
SOCIAL
– ARTIST CIRCLE- 2ND MONDAY AT 12:30PM

MAY 2026
SOCIAL
– ARTIST CIRCLE- 2ND MONDAY AT 12:30PM
– MAY 14- 6PM- CERAMICS SOCIAL- EMAIL JOANNE@FIREHOUSEART.ORG FOR MORE INFO!
OPEN CALLS
– OUT OF THE BOX UHAUL GALLERY
– ARTWALK
– OUT OF THE BOX MARKET
– 2027 SOUTH GALLERY

JUNE 2026
OPEN CALLS
– OUT OF THE BOX MARKET
– ARTWALK
– OUT OF THE BOX GALLERY
– 2027 SOUTH GALLERY
SOCIAL
– ARTIST CIRCLE- 2ND MONDAY AT 12:30PM

JULY 2026
SOCIAL
– ARTIST CIRCLE- 2ND MONDAY AT 12:30PM
OPEN CALLS
– MAIN GALLERY 2027/28
– ARTWALK
– HANGTIME
– 2027 SOUTH GALLERY

AUGUST 2026
SOCIAL
– ARTIST CIRCLE- 2ND MONDAY AT 12:30PM
OPEN CALLS
– MAIN GALLERY 2027/28
– ARTWALK
– HANGTIME
– 2027 SOUTH GALLERY

SEPTEMBER 2026
SOCIAL
– ARTIST CIRCLE- 2ND MONDAY AT 12:30PM
OPEN CALLS
– MAIN GALLERY 2027/28
– HANGTIME
– 2027 SOUTH GALLERY

OCTOBER 2026
SOCIAL
– ARTIST CIRCLE- 2ND MONDAY AT 12:30PM
OPEN CALLS
– HANGTIME
– 2027 SOUTH GALLERY

NOVEMBER 2026
SOCIAL
– ARTIST CIRCLE- 2ND MONDAY AT 12:30PM
– FRIENDSGIVING POTLUCK- 6PM-8:30PM
OPEN CALLS
– 2028 SOUTH GALLERY
– 2027 RESIDENCIES

DECEMBER 2026
SOCIAL
– ARTIST CIRCLE- 2ND MONDAY AT 12:30PM
– HOLIDAY BRUNCH AND WHITE ELEPHANT
OPEN CALLS
– 2028 SOUTH GALLERY
– 2027 RESIDENCIES

How-To: Artist Member Promotional Perks

ARTIST PORTFOLIO PAGE | SOCIAL MEDIA SHOUT-OUTS | FEATURED ARTIST

PLEASE NOTE: These promotional perks are by request only. We will not automatically set them up after you join; you must initiate the request and send materials first.

 

Artist Portfolio Page
Eligible membership types: ALL Non-Student Artists

  1. Fill out this form.
  2. Send an email to info@firehouseart.org letting us know your portfolio information has been uploaded.

Social Media Shout-Out
Eligible membership types: ALL Artist Members

The Firehouse currently has over 3,000 Facebook followers and over 2,000 Instagram followers. Help us promote your artwork to our audiences by following the guidelines laid out below. Firehouse staff will review and curate these requests on an ongoing basis.
For instagram posts: Use hashtag #firehouseartcentermember or direct message us the post you want us to share.
For Facebook posts: Send us a message on Facebook with a link to the post you want to be shared.

Pop Up Artist- All 2026 spots have been claimed. Email elaine@firehouseart.org to get on the waiting list.
Eligible membership types: ALL Non-Student Artists

  1. Fill out this form.
  2. Send an email to info@firehouseart.org letting us know your request has been uploaded.