MCA INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

For: Craft related institutions, industries, business and organizations such as: craft galleries, craft retailers, craft suppliers, craft services, nonprofit organizations, schools and other businesses and institutions working with craft artists. Institutional members support the MCA’s efforts and programming while receiving valuable and tangible benefits of being linked with the MCA.

Membership cycle is March 1-February 28, so the earlier in the year you join, the longer you qualify for membership benefits!

Contact MCA Staff for any questions about becoming a member.

INSTITUTIONAL LEVELS & BENEFITS

MCA Institutional pricing is based on budget size; all the levels have the same benefits.

Please note that membership serves a variety of members with different benefit needs; some of the benefits will be more appropriate than others and we are open to customizing as needed! Give us a call at 207.205.0791 or email info@mainecrafts.org to discuss further.

Patron Institution: $300

Patron Level Institutional membership is designated for those with operating budgets of over $500,000.

Supporting Institution: $200

Supporting Level Institutional membership is available for those with operating budgets $200,0001 – $500,000.

Member Institution: $150

Member Level Institutional membership is available for those with operating budgets under $200,000.

INSTITUTIONAL MEMBER BENEFITS:

Your content, our mailing list: One email blast per year to our full list (12,000+) or targeted MCA member list (600+). Content must be related to Maine craft and be determined to be of interest to our constituency.

One month-long shopping bag stuffer at Center for Maine Craft (content must be approved & applicable to our constituency)

Receive the MCA monthly member e-newsletter & other targeted member content.

25% Sponsorship Discount on MCA programs & events: For example, a $500 Portland Fine Craft Show sponsorship would cost $375 and include all the same benefits.

Contribute an EXPERT BLOG to our site and monthly newsletter – informational and promotional. MCA staff assistance included!

Free brochure space within the Cultural Tourism Display area at the Center for Maine Craft, attracting 135,000 + visitors annually

Dedicated Instagram + Facebook post on MCA’s accounts (combined 12,000+ followers). Must be approved + applicable to our constituency).

MCA’s Individual Member benefits may be extended to Institutional Member’s own members for some programs, please inquire.

Listing on Institutional Member Page of MCA site, highlighting your membership and what you offer to craft artists with image & text.  (In addition to the standard listing in the searchable member database). VIEW PAGE

Participate in Maine Craft Weekend: No cost! (opt-in required)

One Mini-Block in our monthly eNewsletter! Choose your month & provide an image & write a few sentences to introduce your business, highlight an event, advertise a sale, or use the space for other approved content.

Exhibition, craft programming / event, or retail opportunities at Center for Maine Craft