Champion the art & practice of american craft 

When you join JRACraft, you’re welcomed into a vibrant community that shares your passion for fine American craft! Together, we celebrate the creativity, skill, and stories of exceptional craft artists through inspiring lectures, dynamic presentations, prestigious awards, and one-of-a-kind trips that offer rare, behind-the-scenes experiences.
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Join us as a member and connect with dedicated, like-minded individuals who support talented makers. Take part in our events ranging from intimate studio visits to major craft shows and museum exhibitions. Formerly a vital support arm of the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery— and continuing to work in close partnership with them and other leaders in the craft community —we now champion American craft on a national stage.

Your support is essential to our mission. By joining JRA Craft today with an annual membership at any level —you will help us  inspire more people to discover, appreciate, and fall in love with the American craft that continues to shape our cultural heritage.

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SUPPORT THE JAMES RENWICK ALLIANCE FOR CRAFT AND GET EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS!

LEVELS & BENEFITS

100% of membership is tax-deductible. Automatic annual or monthly billing is available at all price points.

General Membership - $125 Single | $200 Dual (two members at same address)

Discount Options:

• $80 ART Membership for members under 35 or full-time artists (meets the membership requirement for participation in the annual JRACraft Day)
• $200 Dual Membership for two members at the same household

Benefits (formerly "Donor" level):

• Reduced fees for JRACraft-sponsored programs, tours, and partner-organization events throughout the year
• Access to local and national study tours (private collections, artist studios, galleries, special exhibitions, behind-the-scenes museum tours)
• Networking with artists, curators, and collectors
• Invitations to members-only events and activities
• Volunteer opportunities at JRACraft community events
• Option to sponsor a JRACraft event for $100, with recognition as a “Sponsor” of one of our free programs (e.g., Coffee & Conversation or the Distinguished Artist Series online talks)

Additional Benefits for Artists:

• Featured artist listing with link on JRACraft.org​
• Opportunity to share exhibition news in the Member News section of our e-newsletters
• Eligible to apply to show and sell work at JRACraft Day

Craft Leaders Caucus - $1000
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Discount options:

• $1800 Dual Membership for two members at the same household

​Subscribe to automatically be billed $85/$155 monthly -or- sign up for one year

Includes all General Membership benefits, plus:

• Invitations to international Craft Leaders Caucus study tours
• Opportunity (once per year, per individual member) to gift a General Membership to a new or lapsed member
• Access to exclusive opportunities, tours and programs (salons, briefings, priority access, and more)

Affiliate Galleries & Arts Organizations - $500
Includes all General Membership benefits, plus:

• Recognition alongside other Affiliate Members (on JRACraft.org and select print materials)
• Co-hosting opportunity for a JRACraft program -- in person or online (at JRACraft's discretion). Online talks must include at least one artist or speaker not affiliated with the gallery/organization​
• Opportunity to share exhibitions and events in the Member News section of our e-newsletters