Become a Member

Join the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts (BMFA) as a Member and be part of a dynamic arts community that nurtures creativity and supports local artists. Your membership helps sustain exhibitions, educational programs, and opportunities for artists of all ages.

The BMFA welcomes artists, youth, art patrons, families, community members, local businesses, neighbours, and friends of the art community.

Membership pricing:

Individuals $65.00

Family: $90.00

BMFA Membership Benefits include:

  • Voting Rights: Participation in the Foundation’s annual meeting with voting privileges.

  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Receive our Monthly digital newsletter News and Views from the Hub that will include BMFA news, upcoming events, and member spotlights and/or our Bi-Monthly digital newsletter with calls for art, grant applications and other Art Programs in our region.

  • Special Offers: Early access to tickets and special offers on community and BMFA events.

  • Program/Group Participation: Participation in our workshops, classes, Plein Air Group, Textile Group, Markets, Juried and non Juried exhibits held by the BMFA.

  • Program Discounts: Access discounted rates for all workshops, classes, and events, including the Juried Art Show and Juried Photo Show.

  • Volunteer Opportunities: Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to the Foundation’s activities and events.

  • Member Profile: Create a member profile on the BMFA member directory.

  • Art Shop: Ability to sell work year round on the BMFA art shop at a 65% artist commission.

  • Recognition: Acknowledgement in the Foundation’s annual report as a supporter or award winner. Opportunity to be featured on the BMFA’s website, newsletters and social media channels.

  • Discounts:

Reciprocal admission to galleries and museums across Ontario through our Ontario of Art Galleries membership. Visit: http//oaag.org/membership/reciprocal.html for complete details.

10% discount Jason Alexander Art Gallery Collingwood

10% discount Gwartzman’s Art Supplies

10% discount at Deserres via the Creative Club Program

80% discount off your first month of a subscription to Mastrius, an art mentorship program

Artist: If you are a practicing artist looking to engage more deeply with the art community. Best for emerging artists professional artists and craftspeople.

Art Lover: If you are an art enthusiast, collector, hobbyist, art supporter or community member

DONATE: The BMFA is a registered non profit organization. 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the BMFA. Please help us to continue to be able to support the enrichment and development of the arts in our community. A tax receipt will be provided for all donations over $25.00.