BECOME A MEMBER
Maude Kerns Art Center has been in the Eugene/Springfield community for 50 years. In addition to offering classes for adults, youth and children, we maintain an active exhibitions program. Our facility includes galleries, a ceramics studio and a printmaking studio. Each year we present Art & the Vineyard, one of the premier arts festivals in the Northwest. Download membership form here.
Membership brings many benefits:
- Discounts on Classes, Workshops, and Educational Programs
- Quarterly Newsletters
- Class Schedules delivered early to your doorstep
- Invitations to Receptions, Exhibitions, and Social Events
- 20% Discount at Oregon Art Supply on all non-sale art supplies purchased for use in MKAC classes (within first two weeks of class)
- 10% Discount on artwork purchases at our galleries
- Art & the Vineyard annual benefit arts festival
- Annual Art For All Seasons Membership Show/Holiday Sale where you can exhibit and sell your creations
Membership Fees:
- Student/Senior: $25
- Adult: $35
- Family: $55
- Small Business: $75
- Patron: $100
- Benefactor: $250 + and above
Mail-In Registration:
- Full Payment must accompany all registration forms.
- Please enclose a SASE if you would like confirmation.
- Make checks payable to Maude Kerns Art Center.
If you would like an Application for Membership, please print one out by clicking here or pick one up at the Art Center. For further information, please call the Center at 541-345-1571 . We actively solicit your support and patronage for the arts in the Eugene-Springfield area.
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
The tradition of sponsorship can be seen in the histories of many great cultures. Generous leadership influences social development, strengthening the attributes and organizations we want to encourage. Sponsorship also has a direct benefit to the sponsor by promoting community visibility that enhances personal, business and corporate image.
The creation, exhibition, and appreciation of arts are especially important at this time as we strengthen our human and community ties. Here are some areas of opportunity for direct sponsorship at Maude Kerns Art Center. We look forward to your support! Thank you.
Start with the Arts Campaign
The Maude Kerns Art Center is proud to have enriched the cultural life of the community for 55 years through a comprehensive arts education program for all ages; a vibrant exhibitions program that offers changing exhibits both onsite and in downtown Eugene and an annual arts festival that features the work for over 150 artists. We hope that you will contribute to our annual fundraiser to support these valuable services.
Capital Building Campaign
Help Us Stand Tall! Maude Kerns Art Center's Historic Landmark site needs some tender, loving care in the form of:
-A new roof for the courtyard studios
-Removal and replacement of antique sewer lines
-Bathroom plumbing & accessibility compliance
-Repair & replacement of dry rot on courtyard walkway
-Painting of exterior
SERVING ON THE BOARD
Maude Kerns Art Center depends on a diverse group of community members to further our mission to nurture artistic expression and creativity in the individual and to cultivate an appreciation and understanding of art and culture in our community.
Board Members are community professionals who use their individual expertise to develop policy and planning, advise on operations, and raise funds.
Board Responsibilities
Join the Art Center Refer to our Become a Member section for information on joining.
Attend all Board Meetings Board meetings take place on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 pm.
Serve on a Committee The Art Center Bylaws have established the following committees: Executive, Development, Finance, Personnel, and Nominating. We also have a Building Committee and an Art & the Vineyard Committee.
Attend Gallery Openings A new exhibit opens approximately every month. Most opening receptions take place on Friday evenings from 6:00pm 8:00pm.
Organize and attend the Annual Membership Meeting The Annual Meeting takes place each January and serves as a venue to conduct Art Center business such as amending bylaws, voting on new board members, and presenting awards.
Make a Commitment to Fundraising Board members strive to make generous personal donations and to take the good news about the Center to friends, family, and business associates. The Board is active in developing and implementing new fundraising efforts as well as coordinating and participating in ongoing events.
The current MKAC Board of Directors roster is:
President: Colleen Thomas
Vice-President: Candi Corn
Secretary: Robyne Erica Miles
Treasurer: Donna Corson
Member: Carol Fairbourn
Member: Jude McKay
Member: Elizabeth McNeil
Member: Deborah E. Watkins
OUR WISH LIST
¾ large plywood sheets for flooring $25.99 a sheet
11x14 four bladed easel photography - $250.00
4 - foot cube wall units, work shelves, and bins - $1,000
Studio easels - $199 each
New roof for Print Studio - $110 per sq. ft.
Color laser-jet printer - $600
Digital Video Camera(s) - $850
Electric Drill (with cord) $60.00
Working Sink for Garden Room- $200.00
Weed eater - $200.00
Flooring installation services - about $15.00 per square foot
Folding tables (72.5 x 28.5) - $70.00
Hardwood flooring about $3.00 to $5.00 per square foot
Metal Storage shed for tools (10' X 12') - $500
Landscaping services - $50 a month
New Phone System $1000.00
Gallery sound system - $700
Lawn mower/mulcher - $469
11" X 14" photography easel - $250
Maude Kerns Art Center 1910 E. 15th Avenue Eugene, OR 97403 (541) 345-1571
