Membership - Join us!
We invite you to become a Member and support the arts of the Yarra Valley!
Yarra Valley Arts Council Inc is a not-for-profit dedicated community organisation which has been supporting the arts in the Yarra Valley for well over 30 years. In 2019 we launched YAVA Gallery and Arts Hub, in the main street of Healesville. YAVA produces an annual program of well curated, member exhibitions, workshops and events which are hugely supported by our members and our dedicated volunteers.
Join us!
MEMBER BENEFITS ($45)
Invitation to Members-only events
Invitation to exhibition openings
Opportunities to be part of YVA projects
Access to priority bookings for workshops & classes
10% discount on workshops
Discounts to ticketed events*
Access to Grant Auspice Service
Right to vote at the AGM and Special Meetings
Eligible to nominate for YVA committee positions
Receive newsletter
*subject to availability
‘MEMBER PLUS’ PACKAGE BENEFITS ($140)
All the $45 Membership benefits PLUS:
Artist Profile on YAVA website (see examples HERE)
Eligible to apply to exhibit at YAVA Gallery*
(this is fairly competitive and subject to curatorial discretion - we have a series of multi-artist opportunities for members each year)Opportunity to sell small artworks/prints in our retail section.
Eligible to apply for Open Studios*
Invitations to free limited-audience artist talks
Priority access to members-only events
Reduced gallery commission for exhibitions
Priority access to run workshops at YAVA
Opportunies to exhibit at our Out & About venues and other local venues
Opportunities to promote your exhibitions/events/workshops via newsletter & FB
Free to participate in Video Storytelling course
*Specific eligibility criteria may apply (location, curation)
join us! become a member
Already a member? Renew HERE)
1) Select your preferred Annual Membership option and Add to Cart.
Your application tells us you support the purposes of the organisation and agree with our constitution.
2) Then complete your details including Membership preference and press Submit.
3) Next go to your Cart (in the menu bar at the top of this page) to pay your Membership fee online.
4) Finally we will send you an email from membership@yava.org.au to confirm next steps and approval process – so watch out for that email.
Any questions you can email us or call Reggie Clark, Membership officer
0418 851 819. We look forward to you joining our community!