JOIN the Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York (A.R.T./New York)

A.R.T./New York offers three types of memberships: FULL, ASSOCIATE, and PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATE. Please read the following eligibility requirements to determine the applicable category for your organization.


Benefits for all members:

  • ACCESS TO NEW YORK THEATRE NETWORK (In development. Expected to launch in Fall 2010)
  • ADVOCACY
  • COLLEAGUE TO COLLEAGUE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
  • INTERNSHIP CONNECTIONS: Internship fair and intern e-file
  • LOANS: Cash flow and bridge fund loans of up to $50,000 and capital real estate loans through the Chapin Fund of up to $200,000 if organization is a 501(c)(3) and pending availability of funds
  • LOCAL HERO AWARDS
  • NOTARY
  • ONE ON ONE CONSULTATIONS: Access to Theatre Leadership Institute, which offers one on one consultation with professional arts consultants
  • SPACE: Affordable office and rehearsal space rental opportunities
  • THEATRE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS
  • WEEKLY MEMBER E-NEWSLETTER

Click here to download the 2010-2011 Membership Application


Full Membership

To be eligible for FULL Theatre Membership, a theatre must:

  1. Self produce in New York City and have produced a minimum of two seasons. A season is defined as producing at least one production running a minimum of three (3) performances over the course of a year OR a series of readings
  2. Be a professional theatrical producing organization with performances open to the general public
  3. Not charge fees to actors and directors to participate in theatrical productions of the organization. Members may charge fees only for legitimate classes and training programs and only if they are clearly dissociated from the theatre.

DUES for FULL MEMBERSHIP

Annual dues for Full Members are as follows. Dues are assessed annually on July 1st.

Budget is under $100,000: $150
Budget is $100,000-499,999: $200
Budget is $500,000-999,999: $450
Budget is $1,000,000-5,000,000: $750
Budget is over $5,000,000: $850

additional benefits available to full members

  • Eligible to apply for the Edith Lutyens and Norman Bel geddes Foundation Grant for Production Design if organization is a 501(c)(3)
  • Eligible to apply for the JPMorgan Chase Fund for Small Theatres Grant (budget must be between $100K - 500K) if organization is a 501(c)(3)
  • Eligible to apply for the Nancy Quinn Fund Grant (budget must be under $100K)


Associate Membership

Nonprofit incorporation or 501(c)(3) tax exempt status is not required.
May be under the umbrella of another organization, but not required.

To be eligible for ASSOCIATE Membership, a theatre company must:

  1. Not be eligible for FULL Theatre Membership
  2. Self produced in New York City for less than two seasons
  3. Not charge fees to actors and directors to participate in theatrical productions of the organization. Members may charge fees only for legitimate classes and training programs and only if they are clearly dissociated from the theatre.

DUES for ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

Annual dues for ASSOCIATE Members are $150.00 (no budget restrictions). Dues are assessed annually on July 1st.

additional benefits available to associate members

  • Eligible to apply for the Nancy Quinn Fund Grant (budget must be under $100K)


Professional Affiliate Membership

Professional Affiliates do not meet the standard requirements for theatre membership. These may include colleges and universities, theatres outside of New York City, dance and music companies, presenting organizations, and theatre-related businesses.

DUES for PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP

Annual dues for Professional Affiliate Members are $200.00. Dues are assessed annually on July 1st.