Arts Ottawa strongly believes in solidarity and supporting our community. We honour our values of inclusivity and accessibility by offering a Pay-What-You-Choose pricing option for individual Community Advisory Members.
When you become a member, you will receive access to our membership platform hosted on Member365. Here you can register for Arts Ottawa's upcoming activities and events, apply to programs and be an active part of our governance model.
Membership is open to artists, arts workers and the general public. Organizations are also not restricted to being arts organizations.
Membership Categories
Community Advisory Members (CAM)
For artists and cultural workers, individual or organization
More about the CAM
If you want to help shape what Arts Ottawa does, through feedback, conversations, working groups, and collaborative decision-making, this is for you. The CAMs ensure that the arts sector voices are heard and have clear pathways to participation and mobilization within the organization.
Through this Membership category, you can:
Join Co-Creation Sessions and Action Labs
Help shape programming and advocacy priorities
Be recognized as a core part of our community-engaged governance model
Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting
Have the opportunity to place the Arts Ottawa CAM logo on your website or social media channels
Participate at a pace that works for you
There’s no fee to join as a CAM. Instead, we offer a flexible Pay What You Choose (PWYC) model—because we believe everyone should have access to this community, regardless of financial means. You decide how much, if anything, to contribute. For those looking for guidance, suggested membership options include $25, $50, or $100 annually. Organizations are encouraged to contribute 0.1% of their annual operating budget.
Supporter
For Arts and Culture Champions, individual or organization
More about Supporter Membership
Want to champion Arts Ottawa’s work, but not ready to take an active role? You can support us by becoming a Supporter Member. Through this Membership category, you can:
Receive behind-the-scenes updates and invitations
Cheer us on and help fund our work
Are acknowledged publicly for helping us grow
Choose your level of support based on what feels right for you. Individuals can contribute $50, $100, or $200 annually—or select a custom amount that aligns with your capacity. For organizations, we recommend an annual contribution of 0.1% of your operating budget. Every dollar goes toward sustaining and strengthening this work.
Why Become a Member?
Arts Ottawa connects members to advocacy, arts engagement, resources, and local arts communities. We listen to our members to act on behalf of the arts community in Ottawa and offer a space for everyone to get involved. All members have access to our Member365 calendar, where you can post upcoming events and opportunities to share with the Arts Ottawa community.
Whether you're new here or have been with us for years—thank you. Your involvement helps shape a stronger, more connected arts community in Ottawa. We’re so glad you’re part of it. If you have any questions around Membership, please contact Joni at joni@artsottawa.ca.