Become an AGA Member today
Choose the Membership that fits you best:
By becoming an AGA Member, you support the arts in Alberta by helping us provide a wide range of exhibitions, education and public programs to everyone.
Plus, you receive numerous other benefits throughout the year including unlimited free admission, exclusive invitations to exhibition openings, member pricing on classes & programs, discounts at Shop AGA & Zinc. Join today!
For commonly-asked questions about Memberships, please read our Membership FAQ.
Standard Memberships
Standard Membership benefits include:
- Unlimited free admission for one year*
- Invitations to exhibition openings & special events
- Direct notice of exhibitions and programs through a subscription to the AGA e-newsletter
- 1 friend (single) admission pass per cardholder
- 10% discount in Shop AGA
- 10% discount on art classes and workshops
- 10% discount on food at Zinc Restaurant & Terrace Café
- 20% discount on framing at Art Rental & Sales
- Extra discounts and other specials during AGA Members’ Weeks
- AGA partner admissions at select galleries across Canada
- Voting privileges at Annual General Meeting
*Membership cards are non-transferable
Student Membership benefits include:
- All Standard Membership Benefits
- Plus 3 Free Passes to AGA Talks & Lectures**
** Conditions apply. For more information contact AGA Guest Services
AGA Memberships grant reciprocal admission to:
- Vancouver Art Gallery
- Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
- Glenbow Museum (Calgary)
- Mendel Art Gallery (Saskatoon)
- Art Gallery of Grande Prairie (Grande Prairie)
- Winnipeg Art Gallery
- The Power Plant (Toronto)
- Kamloops Art Gallery
- SAAG (Southern Alberta Art Gallery)
- The Nickle Arts Museum (University of Calgary)
- Art Gallery of Ontario (AGA Ultra, Curator’s Circle, and Corporate Members only, as per AGO)
Gift Memberships
Give the gift of an AGA Membership and share your AGA! Gift Memberships may be purchased in person during Gallery hours, or over the phone at 780.392.2464 or online.
Ultra
Individual $200 (GST not included)
Couple $300 (GST not included)
Ultra Individuals receive Standard Membership benefits.
Ultra Couples receive Couple Membership benefits.
All Ultra Members receive the following additional benefits:
- “Bring A Friend” privileges – free admission for you and one guest on every visit
- Invitations and half price admission to Refinery late night art parties
- Invitations to Ultra Nights, held exclusively for Ultra Members
Curator’s Circle
$1,500+
Curator’s Circle Member receive all Standard Membership benefits, as well as the following additional benefits:
- “Bring A Friend” privileges – free admission for you and two guests on every visit
- Invitations to Curator’s Circle events featuring private tours and talks with artists, curators and other great guests and locations
- Invitations to special previews and openings
- One complimentary exhibition catalogue
- Annual Report Recognition
- Charitable tax receipt for maximum allowable portion
Corporate Membership
Corporate Membership at the Art Gallery of Alberta provides numerous benefits for your organization. You have the opportunity to offer unique and memorable experiences for your staff and clients, while at the same time demonstrating your support of the visual arts in Alberta.
We are happy to provide you with a variety of options and benefits that will fulfill your Membership needs. Corporate Memberships start at $400 annually.
Depending on your level of Membership, benefits can include:
- Unlimited free admission for one year – transferable cards allow you to give anyone in your organization the opportunity to use them
- Recognition certificate or art print
- Invitations to exhibition previews, openings and special events
- 20% discount on framing at the Art Rental & Sales Gallery
- Reduced fees on lectures, studio workshops and special events
- Reciprocal admission to select galleries across Canada
- 10% discount at Shop AGA
- Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting
- Discount on facility rentals
- Private tours of the building or exhibitions
