*          Opportunities to participate in community outreach, as well as charitable and  
  volunteer activities as a group collective

*          Voting privileges for development, goals, new member inclusion, and planning 
  activities

*          Presence on Memphis Arts Collective website, artist page and direct link to 
  artist’s personal website

*          Use of the Memphis Arts Collective’s credit card account for personal shows

*          Member’s name listed on marketing, advertising and public relations pieces

*          Inclusion at exclusive Memphis Arts Collective “Members Only” events & shows

*          Automatic inclusion at Collective “open participation” events without jury 
  process

*          Participation in Collective group booths at art & crafts events hosted by
  other organizations

*          Networking opportunities with gallery owners, business & gift shop owners, 
  other artists & crafts-people, and key influencers

*          Minimal booth fees (or no fees) at Collective sponsored and non-sponsored 
  events

*          Discounted booth fee at the annual month-long Holiday Artist Market & Show

*          Access to booth/show needs (equipment lending, vendors, etc)

 Members are expected to attend all quarterly meetings and be an active participant in the organization.  Quorum votes are required reviewing other artists for membership consideration, decisions regarding event planning, charity organization considerations, financial statements and reviews, and for the collective’s general operations, so participation is of extreme importance.  

Members are expected to serve on at least one committee:  Membership/Public Relations, Special Events, Community Outreach/Education.