What does NAAO mean in ART

The National Association of Artists Organizations (NAAO) is a national organization working to advance, support and promote the interests of all professional artists and their organizations. Through this advocacy, NAAO works to strengthen the infrastructure, resources and efficiency of arts organizations in order to better serve artists across America.

NAAO provides members with a variety of services including access to resources and professional development; advocacy, research and policy initiatives; public programs; grants; conferences and workshops. Members also benefit from opportunities to network with peers, share best practices and learn about current industry trends.

Membership in NAAO is open to any individual or organization from the United States that believes in promoting and advocating for the rights of all professional artists. To join, submit an application online at www.naao.org/membership-application/.

As an NAAO Member you have access to a wide range of benefits including discounts on select business services such as insurance products, technology platforms and printing services; invitations to exclusive events like artist fairs and workshops; participation in our grant program which awards up to $100,000 annually in grants among its Members; priority access to professional development offerings throughout the year; discounts on admission into our Annual Arts Summit; as well as networking opportunities with other Members from around the country.

No, your membership does not expire after one year - it will remain active until you decide to terminate it or you no longer meet our eligibility requirements for membership. To maintain active status your annual dues must be paid by the due date indicated on your invoice which we send out 30 days prior to expiration date of your current enrollment period each year.

The minimum age requirement for becoming a member is 18 years old or older. If you are under 18 years old but would still like to become involved with NAAO please consider becoming part of our Youth Arts Network which provides young people ages 13-18 with access to educational programming related to art making processes as well as career paths within the creative industries sector.

Yes! As an NAAO Member you have access to discounts on select business services such as insurance products, technology platforms and printing services; invitations to exclusive events like artist fairs and workshops; participation in our grant program which awards up to $100,000 annually in grants among its Members; priority access to professional development offerings throughout the year; discounts on admission into our Annual Arts Summit; as well as networking opportunities with other Members from around the country.

Yes, there is a small fee associated with joining National Association Of Artist Organizations but it varies based on type of membership selected (individual or institutional). Please refer back onto visit www.naao.org/membership-application/ for further detailed information about pricing structure depending what type of membership level desired

Yes! We offer special reduced rates for undergraduate/graduate students who are enrolled full time at accredited schools throughout United States (up-to 50% discount off regular dues) along with discounted fees rate specially design just new members wanting try us out before committing into full cycle (50% off their first 3 month enrollment period). Detailed information regarding student & new member discount rates can be found at www.naao.org/membership-application/.