Membership

Join 516 ARTS • Sponsor an event • Volunteer
Become a valued member of 516 ARTS and help support adventurous arts programs in New Mexico. Please join the individuals and businesses committed to supporting a dynamic, independent, arts venue in Albuquerque’s urban center. 516 ARTS has established itself as a leading venue, presenter and organizer for the arts in New Mexico. Our small organization is doing big things, thanks to artists, audiences and contributors like you. Please become a member of 516 ARTS and help us to continue the terrific momentum!
Membership
When you join 516 ARTS, renew your membership or make an extra year-end donation, you are helping to make 516 ARTS possible. Every contribution makes a difference!
Membership levels for individuals range from $25 to $1000 and up.
516 ARTS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, charitable organization and contributions are tax-deductible.
Gifts can also be made through United Way (505-247-3671).
Grants from family foundations are welcome!
Membership fees can be paid by check, over the phone by credit card, or via Paypal from our website at 516arts.org/donate. Please contact us at 505-242-1445.
Benefits & Gifts for Members

All membership levels include invitations to 516 ARTS public events and selected private receptions, discounts to ticketed events and special Member’s-Only activities throughout the year. New and renewing members who donate during our 2011 year-end membership drive may select from the following gifts according by level:
| All membership levels: | 516 ARTS exhibition poster of your choice |
| Members at levels of $75 & up: | T-shirt of your choice, including the new limited edition Jolene Yazzie shirt |
| Members at levels of $100 & up: | Grasslands catalog published by Radius Books |
| Members at levels of $250 & up: | LAND/ART book published by Radius Books |
(Gifts are available while supplies last. There is an added fee for shipping.)
Sponsorship Opportunities
Please ask us about sponsorship opportunities for businesses. Marketing benefits include reaching thousands of people through recognition in printed materials, display ads in program guides, recognition in web publicity and more. Please join the many small businesses and large corporations all contributing to Albuquerque’s vital cultural community through 516 ARTS.
Why Invest in the Arts Now? Read the op-ed article by Marta Weber in the New Mexico Business Weekly (pdf)
Volunteer
516 ARTS operates with a tiny staff and many wonderful volunteers. Please consider sharing your time to help us at events, gallery sit, become a docent and lead public tours, or help us with specialized professional services. For more information about sponsorship opportunities and volunteering, call 505-242-1445 or email Claude Smith at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Thank you!
516 ARTS has grown into one of the cultural highlights of Albuquerque, New Mexico and the Southwest. Thank you to our invaluable members and supporters for helping us to provide a creative space for artistic gathering and learning in our community.
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