why join?

"I became an Artist Member of Arts Alive several years ago. At the time I realized that it was time to show up in our arts community. I have spent most of my artistic career working in solitude and really enjoying it. But I had come to understand that I wanted to actively support our very vibrant arts community, a community that has supported me in many, many ways. 

"Arts Alive is true to its name: It is alive! There are so many wonderful programs.The folks who run the organization are passionate about their work, engaged, and full of creativity. Programs available to artist members are geared to support its members, recognize their talents, advocate for them, offer useful and meaningful workshops, and more.  The annual Ewing Arts awards is a gala summer event that highlights the fabulous, accomplished,  and diverse art in our Monadnock area. 

Please consider joining. I am so glad I did!"

"At the Historical Society of Cheshire County, we feel lucky to have Arts Alive! as a resource. Much of our vision revolves around creating a sense of place, and the work of Arts Alive! is contributing a great deal towards our community’s creative character.

"Arts Alive! provides professional development, marketing, and networking opportunities to help artists grow their businesses. Arts Alive! is a convener to bring together organizations to build the region’s creative economy. Arts Alive! advocates for our community to bring us financial resources and human capital to support the arts. Arts Alive! provides data to help our organizations sell ourselves to grantmakers. And Arts Alive! contributes to the buzz that our community has a hip and happening cultural scene.

"I would urge other organizations and individuals to make an investment in our arts and culture scene by supporting Arts Alive! The investment will pay back many times over."