Membership

Individual Membership

Join the largest international visual-arts association today and connect to CAA’s vital community of artists, scholars, and other professionals in the visual arts. For over a century, CAA has served the interests of its members and the field at large. CAA members are part of an exclusive network that provides access to targeted career services, the latest art-world news, and the best original writing on art, research in art history, and critical reviews. When you attend CAA’s Annual Conference, you have the opportunity to expand your professional network, participate in compelling sessions covering the full range of art history and visual culture, and hone your skills in professional-development workshops, mentoring sessions, and portfolio reviews.

For an individual member who plans on attending the Annual Conference and isn’t eligible for a discounted tier of membership, the best value is the Premium Membership. The Premium level provides a 55% discounted conference registration rate, resulting in a greater overall value.

Questions? Contact Member Services at 212-691-1051, ext. 1.

Membership Categories and Benefits

Select a membership category below to view the additional benefits associated with that level. Each of the following categories (except Life) can be purchased for one- and two-year terms. In addition, it is now possible to have your membership automatically renew at the end of its term by calling Member Services after processing your membership online and providing your credit card information, or by checking the Auto-Renew box on the Individual Membership Application Form. An email reminder will be sent to you prior to your card being charged or if your card is about to expire. You can call Member Services at any time to add or update credit card information.


	general benefits View all general member benefits new! Publications Online – Online access to both of CAA’s renowned publications, The Art Bulletin (the preeminent journal for art historians) and Art Journal (a cutting-edge publication of contemporary art and ideas); members additionally receive one or two print subscriptions, depending on the membership category new! Additional Journal Subscriptions – Online access to additional journals in the Taylor & Francis collection new! JPASS (included free in Life membership category) – Option to purchase JPASS, JSTOR’s individual access plan, at a 50 percent discount—your personal library card to the expansive selection of more than 1,500 journals on JSTOR Online Career Center – Search the latest employment listings, apply for jobs online, post CVs, request email alerts, and more Member News – Recognition of your professional achievements—such as your solo exhibition or published book, your new job, or a recently received grant or fellowship—in the Member News section of the CAA website Networking – Access to CAA’s online Member Directory, which is searchable by first and last name, organization or institution name, and city, state, and/or country Friends of CAA Discounts – Special rates an array of products and services, including subscriptions to more than fifty art periodicals; Artists’ Projects; Limited-Edition Benefit Prints; credit cards; car rentals; automobile, home, and renters’ insurance; and much more (please log into your CAA account for details—new member discounts are frequently added!) Annual Conference – Discounted registration for the Annual Conference (discount varies by membership category) CAA News – Automatic subscription to the weekly email newsletter that provides information on CAA’s activities, including conference updates, calls for participation, funding opportunities, member achievements, and more Low-Cost Healthcare Referrals – Available through Fractured Atlas Governance – Nominate and vote for candidates for the Board of Directors and serve on the Board of Directors and CAA committees ACLS Humanities E-Book – Individual annual subscriptions to an online, cross-searchable database of over 4,300 monographs in the humanities, including many CAA monographs For member categories below the Donor Circle that include subscriptions to only one of CAA’s print journals (The Art Bulletin or Art Journal), a second print subscription may be added to your membership for an additional fee of $65 per year (four issues).
Basic and Premium Memberships
	Basic: $125 View Basic Member benefits All general member benefits listed above plus: Print Journal – Annual subscription to The Art Bulletin or Art Journal Annual Conference – 20 percent discount off non-member rate on registration for the world’s largest forum for professionals in the visual arts For an individual member who plans on attending the Annual Conference, the best value is the Premium Membership. The Premium level provides a 55% discounted conference registration rate, whereas the Basic level provides a 20% discounted conference registration rate
	Premium: $195 View Premium Member benefits All the benefits of a Basic Membership, plus: Annual Conference – 55 percent discount off non-member rate on registration for the world’s largest forum for professionals in the visual arts For an individual member who plans on attending the Annual Conference, the best value is the Premium Membership. The Premium level provides a 55% discounted conference registration rate, resulting in a greater overall value.
Donor Circle Memberships
	Sustaining: $300 Tax deductible in the amount of $105 View Sustaining Member benefits All the benefits of a Premium Membership, plus: Both Print Journals – Annual subscriptions to both The Art Bulletin and Art Journal Acknowledgement – Donors Circle members are acknowledged for their contributions on the CAA website
	Patron: $600 Tax deductible in the amount of $405 View Patron Member benefits All the benefits of a Sustaining Membership, plus: VIP Events – Invitations to exclusive events
	Life: $5,000 Tax deductible in the amount of $4,805 View Life Member benefits All the benefits of a Patron Membership, plus: JPASS – JSTOR’s individual-access plan is your personal library card to an expansive selection of more than 1,500 journals
Discounted Memberships
	Student: $60 View Student Member benefits All general member benefits listed above plus: Print Journal – Annual subscription to The Art Bulletin or Art Journal Annual Conference – Heavily discounted rate on registration for the world’s largest forum for professionals in the visual arts Students must submit a current, valid student ID by email to studentID@collegeart.org, or by fax to 212-627-2381; you may also provide proof of student enrollment by submitting a dated class schedule or a letter from your school that confirms your enrollment.
	Retired: $80 View Retired Member benefits All general member benefits listed above plus: Print Journal – Annual subscription to The Art Bulletin or Art Journal Annual Conference – Heavily discounted rate on registration for the world’s largest forum for professionals in the visual arts Retired persons (65 or older) must submit an official ID that lists their date of birth—such as a driver’s license or passport—by email to retiredID@collegeart.org or by fax to 212-627-2381.
	Part-Time Faculty/Independent: $90 View Part-Time Faculty/Independent Member benefits All general member benefits listed above plus: Print Journal – Annual subscription to The Art Bulletin or Art Journal Annual Conference –Heavily discounted rate on registration for the world’s largest forum for professionals in the visual arts Part-Time Faculty/Independent members must submit proof of status by email to parttimeID@collegeart.org or by fax to 212-627-2381. Part-time faculty must submit title and affiliation; independent professionals must submit their website URL or resume indicating current position or employment status. This subsidized membership category is intended to support part-time, non-tenure-track faculty, who receive limited institutional support, as well as independent visual-arts professionals with no institutional affiliation and those in transition.