1) Who are the Young Associates?
The YA are a group of young professionals working in or interested in the art industry.   As a group it is our mission to showcase emerging trends in the art world, providing a chance to better understand the workings of the industry, and an opportunity to meet people who are passionate about art.

2) Where do the membership dues go?
Membership dues go directly into the museum.    These contributions support the museum's work, and they are greatly needed since the museum is a young and growing institution.   In return the contributions are tax deductible because of CAM's 501 c status.

3) What do membership dues cover?
They cover invitations to opening receptions of CAM exhibitions, free admission to the museum, a 10% discount at the museum bookstore, invitations to all special events, and admission to all YA events.   These YA events are generally gallery talks, studio visits, private collection/auction house tours, recitals, and of course, our massive museum-wide blowout parties

4) Other museums have groups like this.   What is the comparison in membership (price and benefits) to other groups?   What makes the YA better than the others?
Museums like the Guggenheim, MOMA, and the Met have membership fees for their young adult groups that can go up to about $5000, as opposed to the $150 dues for the YA.   The affordable pricing of the YA membership makes it an accessible means of educational, social, and networking opportunity for young artists and art fans, and aspiring collectors.

Membership info:

$150 Single YA Membership

$250 Double YA Membership

Pay online with Pay-Pal

Board of Directors, in conjunction with Carolin Wagner, Museum Director:

Shannon Gulliver, Chair

Chris Polony, Chair

Kim Polony, Director of Event-planning and operations

Kristin Kovner, Director of Membership Communications

Henry Tibensky, Director of Digital Media and Art Handling

Linda Rosenbury, Director of Finance

Gillian Lizars, Director of Graphic Design

Amie Claps, Director of Sponsorship

Sarah Mandato, PR

Vicky Fudali, Event-planning and operations

William Morel, Corporate Relations

Elizabeth Kiehner, Director of Marketing

Keith Olwell, Webmaster

Contact:

YA@CHELSEAARTMUSEUM.ORG