Membership
Join the movement to revive Catalina's plein air legacy
Membership is the foundation of this effort. Annual support helps fund education, exhibitions and the launch of a community-centered plein air festival in 2027.
Support Levels
Choose the level that fits you
Every membership is annual and renews automatically. Benefits are illustrative and may be refined as programs are finalized. Already a member? Manage your membership.
Island Friend
$50annually
For residents, visitors and art lovers who want to support the mission.
- Digital membership card
- Festival email updates
- Name listed on the website
- Early access to public program announcements
- Member sticker or digital badge
Plein Air Patron
$150annually
- All Island Friend benefits
- Early access to selected festival tickets
- Invitation to a members-only preview or virtual presentation
- Recognition in the festival program
- 10% discount on official festival merchandise
Collector's Circle
$500annually
- All Plein Air Patron benefits
- Priority access to the collector reception
- Invitation to a private artist or curator talk
- Collector's Circle recognition
- Early digital preview of selected festival artwork
- Two festival membership credentials
Founding Legacy Circle
$1,000annually
- All Collector's Circle benefits
- Recognition as a Founding Legacy Member
- Invitation for two to the opening or collector event
- Priority purchasing window where permitted
- Annual founders gathering
- Prominent recognition on the website and festival materials
Catalina Benefactor
$2,500+annually
- All Founding Legacy Circle benefits
- Customized recognition
- Four event credentials
- Invitation to a private artist experience
- Opportunity to support a named educational or community program
- Recognition in major festival communications
Specialized Memberships
For artists, students and local businesses
These memberships are tailored to the people who make the festival and the community possible.
Artist Membership
$100annually
Separate from festival application and acceptance.
- Artist opportunity announcements
- Educational workshops
- Artist directory profile
- Eligibility for selected member exhibitions
- Networking events
- Application-fee discount when available
Young Artist Membership
$25annually
For artists and students ages 18–30.
- Educational programming
- Portfolio-development resources
- Volunteer opportunities
- Community and networking events
Local Business Membership
$350annually
For Catalina businesses and community partners.
- Listing in the community partner directory
- Festival window decal
- Invitation to business-planning meetings
- Opportunity to host the restaurant dinner reception or cocktail mingle
- Consideration for visitor guides and member promotions
Prefer to be contacted?
You can join and pay your dues instantly by selecting a level above. If you'd rather be invoiced, have questions, or want to discuss a custom arrangement, share your details and a team member will follow up.