Kittery Art Association Memberships

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The Kittery Art Association invites you to become a member of our vibrant art gallery here in Kittery Foreside! Help create and support a community of artists and friends to the arts.

Membership Information:

Founded in 1958, The Kittery Art Association Gallery and Shop is located in the heart of Kittery Foreside. The gallery features the work of Seacoast Artists in rotating exhibits and welcomes new members and art appreciators of all skill levels. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, committed to our mission to promote knowledge of the arts, stimulate interest in the work of local artists, and express appreciation for the abundant creativity in the Seacoast Area.

We are thrilled to offer several different levels of membership. All memberships are paid annually and expire on the last day of the year.

Note: We offer prorated memberships to lapsed members and first time members who join or renew after October 1st. Lapsed members and first time members who join after October 1st will have their membership active from October through December, as well as the following year. Example: If a member joined in October of 2024 or later, their membership would not expire until December 31st, 2025.

Exhibiting Members:

  • May submit work in rotating All Member Exhibitions.

  • May apply to sell work in Gallery Shop.

  • Listing in KAA Exhibiting Member Directory with optional link to Artist Website.

  • Press Releases in local newspapers, KAA Website, coverage on Social Media.

  • May post news and updates in the KAA Community Facebook Group.

  • Weekly Plein Air Outings for KAA Members in the summer months.

  • Stay up to date with gallery happenings with the monthly KAA newsletter and member news bulletins.

  • Invitation to Opening Receptions and Special Events at the gallery.

  • Participate in workshops, classes, artist demos, and music series.

2025 Exhibiting Memberships:
Exhibiting Member (Volunteering) - $50
Exhibiting Member (Non-Volunteering) - $125*
Student (Artist Under 25) - $25
Advocate - $500
Benefactor - $1000
Show Sponsor - $2000

Members at the Student, Advocate, Benefactor, and Show Sponsor levels have exhibiting member benefits and no volunteer requirement

*The KAA is committed to its mission to local arts and artists. If you find that the Exhibiting Membership fee is prohibitive/you are unable to volunteer, please email us at info@kitteryartassocation.org - we have a scholarship program available and the membership trustees and board president will review your applications in confidence.

Non-Exhibiting Members:

  • Stay up to date with gallery happenings with the monthly KAA newsletter and member news bulletins.

  • Invitation to Opening Receptions and Special Events at the gallery.

  • Participate in workshops, classes, artist demos, and music series.

2025 Non-Exhibiting Memberships:
Friend: $60.00
Supporter: $100.00


If you would prefer to join by mail, please print and fill out our 2025 Membership Application.
If you are submitting your membership application and payment by mail, please make checks payable to “The Kittery Art Association.”

Completed applications and payments must be mailed to:

The Kittery Art Association
c/o Gallery Manager
2 Walker Street,
Kittery, ME 03904