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Associated Artists of Pittsburgh (AAP) is the oldest, continuously-exhibiting artist member organization in the country largely due to the strength of our membership. We organize 7–10 exhibitions a year for our artist members. These exhibitions include the annual New Member Exhibition, a variety of juried and/or curated shows, and our longest running tradition, the Annual Exhibition. We also provide our membership with education and professional development opportunities.

Associated Artists of Pittsburgh programming is open to members only unless specified otherwise.

 

MEMBER BENEFITS

AAP Members receive discounts from the following organizations:

  • Artists and Craftsman Supply

    • Members enjoy a 10% discount upon presenting their membership card at checkout.

    • Located at 5603 Hobart Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217

  • Artists Image Resource

    • Members enjoy 10% off screenprinting classes and artist services.

    • Link for the classes and code discounts will be sent to members.

    • Located at 518 Foreland Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212

  • Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh

    • This includes the Carnegie Museum of Art and Natural History, the Carnegie Science Center, and the Andy Warhol Museum.

    • Members enjoy a 10% discount on annual membership.

    • Once you pay your FY22 dues, AAP will email you a link to register online.

    • Rather register on the phone?

      • With your permission, AAP will connect you with a Carnegie Museums Membership Representative.

    • Unable to join?

      • Sign up for the Carnegie’s newsletter to learn more about current and upcoming museum events.

  • Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse

    • Members enjoy a 10% discount upon presenting your membership card at checkout.

    • Located at 214 Lexington Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15208

  • Protohaven

    • Members enjoy 20% off membership.

    • Protohaven has a variety of monthly memberships to suit your making needs. Upon registration, provide your current membership card to receive your discount.

    • Located at 214 Trenton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15221

  • MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM

    • Receive a 25% discount on any Mattress Factory membership with your AAP membership.

    • Individual Membership $41.25 with AAP discount
      Free + unlimited access to the Mattress Factory's three gallery buildings for one adult for one year. Free admission to MF exhibition openings. Invitations to members-only Artist Talks + Welcome Tours. Discounts to MF Shop & Café + more!

    • Dual Membership $56.25 with AAP discount

      All the benefits above for TWO adults.

    • Household Membership $72.50 with AAP discount
      All the benefits above, plus unlimited access for children under 18 years of age.

    • Household Plus $112.50 with AAP discount
      All the benefits above for THREE adults, unlimited access for children under 18, plus NARM reciprocal privileges.

    • Insider Membership $187.50 with AAP discount

      All the benefits above, plus Mod/Co reciprocal privileges, and guest privileges for up to two guests per visit.

    • Factory 500 Membership $375 with AAP discount

      All the benefits above, plus two additional guests per visit + invitations to exclusive quarterly Factory 500 events! Factory 500 events include visits to artist studios, tours of private collections, and behind-the-scenes sneak peeks of spaces around Pittsburgh.

    • Patron Membership $850 with AAP discount
      All the benefits above, plus unlimited guest privileges with every visit.

AAP Members have access to additional programming through the organization:

  1. Professional Development Workshops, such as Taxes for Creatives, Proposal & Grant Writing Workshops, Artist Statement Workshops, Copyright Workshops, and more.

  2. Educational and Teaching Opportunities through our VACOP program, Friends of Art, and Taking a Closer Look Program.

  3. Opportunities to exhibit in 7-10 exhibitions each year. These include variety of juried and/or curated exhibitions. Both onsite and offsite exhibition opportunities available.

Membership dues must be current in order to participate in exhibitions, education, and other programming.
To pay your dues, please click the button below. If you pay dues and are NOT a member of AAP, your $80 will be taken as a donation.