Membership
Why be a DAM Member?
Since 1932 DAM has operated on generous support from our community. This support allows us to provide you with a full schedule of quality exhibitions, special events, and artist opportunities. DAM membership provides opportunities for local artists to exhibit and sell their artwork, including juried exhibitions, the Elements Sales Gallery, and the Featured Artist wall. Join DAM today and become active in Detroit’s creative community! For more information, contact DAM at 313-832-8540 or info@detroitartistsmarket.org
Artist Members are invited to submit an application when a Call For Entry opens; this includes annual exhibitions such as Hot DAM! and Art for the Holidays, as well as other exhibitions and events during the year. Applicants are required to join as a member or renew to apply to open calls.
Elements Gallery is DAM’s gift shop, which features a wide range of artist member work—jewelry, ceramics, paintings, sculpture, and textiles. We review works on an ongoing basis and invite our Artist Members to submit work for consideration.
Visit our elements gallery page for more information and to apply.
DAM’s Featured Artist wall highlights a singular body of work from emerging DAM artist members. This space, located near the entrance, rotates to coincide with each new exhibition. Keep an eye out for the Call for the Wall for the opportunity to be DAM’s next Featured Artist!
Artist Memberships ($35/year)
Our most popular membership includes a variety of opportunities to exhibit work. Artists take a 2/3 commission on art sales, meaning more dollars go out in the community directly to local artists.
Benefits
- Membership benefits for one person
- Exhibition and other program announcements
- Membership exclusive events
- Opportunities to participate in special Artist activities and events
- Opportunity for inclusion in the DAM Artists Database
- Opportunity to participate in member exclusive shows
- Opportunity to participate in DAM Art Placement Program
- Artist membership benefits available to all individual, family and Circle of Art members when applicable
General Memberships
Individual ($55/year)
If you are interested in attending DAM member-exclusive events and getting discounts on DAM art, this membership is for you!
Benefits
- 10% discount on purchases during the Holiday Show
- Admission to First Grabs for one person
- Membership benefits for one person
- Exhibition and other program announcements
- Admission to the Garden Sale for one person
- Membership exclusive events
Family ($100/year)
This membership is perfect for art-loving families – gain access to DAM events for up to two adults and two minors.
Benefits
- Membership benefits for two adults and minor children
- Admission to the Garden Sale and First Grabs for two adults and minor children
- 10% discount on purchases during the Holiday Show
- Exhibition and other program announcements
- Membership exclusive events
Circle of Art Memberships
Patron ($250/year)
Patron and above members enjoy exclusive quarterly art tours, held in artists’ studios, collectors’ homes, and area galleries.
Benefits
Circle of Art Patron Members enjoy the benefits of Family Members PLUS:
- 10% discount on all DAM purchases, including the holiday show
- Circle of Art exclusive events: Unique art-insider tours held quarterly, including private collections and artist studios
- Membership benefits for two adults and minor children
- Admission to the Garden Sale and First Grabs for two adults and minor children
- Exhibition and other program announcements
- Membership exclusive events
Collector ($1,000/year)
Exclusive quarterly tours of private collections, recognition on our Website, and more!
Benefits
- Receive a personal tour of exhibitions at the Detroit Artists Market with the Director
- Name recognition on the website
- 10% discount on all DAM purchases, including the holiday show
- Circle of Art exclusive events: Unique art-insider tours held quarterly, including private collections and artist studios
- Membership benefits for two adults and minor children
- Admission to the Garden Sale and First Grabs for two adults and minor children
- Exhibition and other program announcements
- Membership exclusive events
Benefactor ($2,500/year)
DAM’s top tier members enjoy private tours from the director, in-gallery recognition, and use of the gallery for meetings.
Benefits
- Use of the gallery for meetings or receptions
- Name recognition in the gallery
- Receive a personal tour of exhibitions at the Detroit Artists Market with the Director
- Name recognition on the website
- 10% discount on all DAM purchases, including the holiday show
- Circle of Art exclusive events: Unique art-insider tours held quarterly, including private collections and artist studios
- Membership benefits for two adults and minor children
- Admission to the Garden Sale and First Grabs for two adults and minor children
- Exhibition and other program announcements
- Membership exclusive events