Fourth Art Block has two forms of membership - Full and Affiliate. Please read below for eligibility and the application process. For an application for either form of membership please email info@fabnyc.org.


To be eligible for Affiliate Membership:

1. Must be a local nonprofit or business who are neighbors, rehearse or perform within the E. 4th Street Cultural District regularly, or regularly partner with District.

Requirements:

1. Application form
2. Documentation of cultural or community programs and services.
   
   

Benefits:

• Organization listed and linked on website as part of FAB community.
• 3-5 programs each year featured on calendar and e-marketing.
• Access to centralized ticketing and merchandising opportunities
• Cross promotion opportunities through marketing partnerships, ticket promotions, and special events.
• Participation in community building initiatives like FAB! Festival.

Responsibilities:

• Membership dues $125
• Share accurate information about performances, workshops and classes to be promoted
• Prompt response to inquiries and help meeting deadlines
• Willingness to participate in special promotions and partner with other members where appropriate
• Link to FAB; logo in publications & programs

To be eligible for Full Membership:

1. Must be owners or presenting the majority of programming on E. 4th Street between Bowery and 2nd Avenue.
2. Members must be a non-profit cultural or community group.

Requirements:

1. Tax exemption 501 (c)(3)
2. Documentation of performance history or proof of ownership of property on E. 3rd or 4th Street between Bowery and 2nd Avenue.

Benefits:

• Featured in all FAB's marketing initiatives (website, e-blast, publications, partnerships, ticket promotions, audience data, and tourism listings)
• Participation in community building initiatives like FAB! Festival
• Technical assistance and re-grant opportunities as available
• Inclusion in shared advocacy and development opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Membership dues based on budget size:
     - Over $500,000: $1,000
     - $150,000 to $500,000: $500
     - $50,000 to $250,000: $250
     - Under $50,000: $125
• Participation in quarterly membership meetings and periodic project committees
• Providing FAB with information about performances, workshops and classes as soon as it's available
• Responsiveness and help meeting deadlines
• Accurate audience data
• Link to FAB on website and e-blasts; logo in publications & programs
• Willingness to offer ticket discounts to local residents, participate in special promotions, and partner with other members where appropriate