Becoming a Member
Now is a great time to be involved in the arts in Detroit. And now is the perfect time to become a member of the Scarab Club. The Scarab Club is an active community of artists, musicians, poets, actors and art lovers that has been working to provided a unique fellowship of the arts for almost 100 years. The club is in a rebuilding period and actively seeking new members who are passionate about the arts in general, and the Detroit cultural scene in particular.

Membership in the Scarab Club provides a unique opportunity to be part of the burgeoning cultural center art movement, at a historic midtown building across the street from the Detroit Institute of Arts.  

Member Benefits
Depending on the level of membership benefits may include the following:

• Participation in member-only exhibitions and eligibility for solo exhibits in the historic second floor lounge.

• Life Drawing sessions are free to members.

• Excellent networking vehicle.
  Use of club facilities (discounts on rentals to members in good standing).

• Reciprocal membership in the Art Club of Washington.

• Discounts on club rental for your special events.

• Discounts on competition entry fees.
  Discounts on the purchase of artwork.

• Discounted invitations to all events held at the club.

• Discounts at local arts-related businesses, including AmericanFrame Company.

• Monthly newsletter, The Buzz, informing members of upcoming opportunities, events and issues of interest to the Detroit artist community.
  

Examples of Membership Activities
The club offers a variety of educational and social activities throughout the year.

• Art workshops • Lectures • Brunches

• Arts and crafts classes • Special musical events • Group ticket discounts

• Brown-bag lunches • High teas • Gallery openings

• Exhibition opportunities • Special programs for young professionals and students
  
  Levels of membership

• One Time 6-Month Trial ($50 for 6 Months): Access to club events and activities, discount on exhibition entries and The Buzz newsletter.

• Student ($50 annual dues - With valid university student ID & proof of enrollment): Access to club events and activities, reduced program fees, discounts on exhibition entries and eligibility for entry in members-only exhibitions, discounts on purchases, discounts at local arts-related businesses and The Buzz newsletter.
  
  
• Scarab ($120 annual dues):
  This membership category is open to artists and those interested and shall provide access to club events and activities, i.e. sketch classes and discussion groups, reduced rates for art entry and programs held at the club, discounts on art purchases, and free member parking and Scarab Club publications including The Buzz newsletter.
  
  
• Patron ($350 annual dues):
  This membership category shall include all benefits of the Scarab membership. In addition, it includes an entire household, a key to the club after one year of membership, exhibtion entry discount, eligiblity for entry into the Annual Gold Medal members' only exhibtion, lounge exhibitions with the approval of the art committee, the ability to rent studios when available, voting rights (one vote per membership), the opportunity to hold Board Level positions, and discount on rental of the club for private events.
  
  
• Senior ($175 annual dues):
  This membership category provides all the benefits of the Scarab membership, but is only available to Scarab Patrons and Non-Resident Scarabs who have attained the age of 65, and who have held at least 25 years of paid membership. Qualifying members shall be entitled, on application, to pay senior dues equal to 1/2 of Scarab Patron dues rate.
  
  
• Life ($6,000 one-time payment):
  All benefits of Patron level for life.
  
  
• Silver Corporate Scarab ($600):
  Membershp for corporations, organizations, or institutions with operation budgets of less than $1,000,000. This membership category provides all benefits of the Patron membership to the member-company, organization or institution, and to their employees all benefits of the Scarab membership with the exception of voting rights, free member parking, and publications.
  
  
• Gold Corporate Scarab ($1,200):
  Membership for corporations, organizations, or institutions with operating budgets of more than $1,000,000. This membership category provides all benefits of the Patron membership to the member-company, organization or institution, and to their employees all benefits of the Scarab membership with the exception of voting rights, free member parking, and publications.
  
  
• Non-resident ($120):
  All benefits of Patron level for members who reside more than 75 miles from the club.

  Note: All membership dues must be paid annually with exception of the Patron Level membership. Please contact the SC office for more information on membership.