What is Included in Each Membership Tier
The WVCN offers three different levels of membership, ranging from FREE to $15/month.
The WVCN offers three different levels of membership, ranging from FREE to $15/month.
Connect Membership: FREE
Open to Artists at ALL Stages of Development, the free tier has everything you need to start creating momentum in your arts career. It provides you the full ability to participate in conversations & feel connected to your creative community.
Key Features include:
- Access to WV Creative Network Community Hub + Bullet Board - Stay connected with West Virginia’s creative community through our online Hub — featuring statewide conversation forums, event sharing, and bulletin boards where you can post opportunities, discover what’s happening in the arts, and connect with fellow creatives and art-lovers across the Mountain State
- Searchable Artist Profile In Public Membership Directory - to help you easily connect with collaborators, clients/customers, and others looking for your work.
- Virtual Resource Library - packed with helpful tools and templates to support your creative development at every stage—plus a custom Chatbot to make finding what you need a breeze.
- Members-Only Visibility Opportunities - From promoting your music on WVCN playlists, to submitting for member spotlights
- FREE 30-Minute Coaching Session - Once per year, meet with a WVCN staff member or approved mentor to get the coaching you need to reach your next big goal.
- FREE Professional & Community Learning Opportunities - Complimentary access to members-only events and Lunch & Learn sessions.
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Create Membership: $9/month (or $93/year)
All the free stuff + more curation, more opportunities, and more hands-on support from our team. Create members receive more access to coaching, quarterly live workshops, expert support with grants and contracts, and more.
Key Features Include:
- 2 Hours of Business Coaching - Each year, enjoy 2 hours of personalized creative career coaching with a WVCN staff member, partner, or approved mentor.
- Annual Expert Document Review - Each year, get one document reviewed by an approved professional in our network.
- Quarterly Virtual Intensives - In-depth quarterly workshops to help you stay accountable to your vision, on-track in your creative career, and consistently moving towards your big-picture creative career goals.
- Personalized Private Forums - Do you work with a creatively-focused organization or business? Host your forum in our network!
- Curated Mini Courses - Deep dive into the areas where you need the most support and education.
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Champion Membership: $15/month (or $162/year)
BY APPLICATION ONLY
Everything In Our CONNECT + CREATE Memberships, PLUS additional coaching, advanced resources on archiving and legacy, and the option to get paid for your expertise.
Key Features Include:
- 3 Hours of Business Coaching or Advanced Career Consulting - Each year, enjoy 3 hours of personalized creative career coaching with a WVCN staff member, partner, or approved mentor on subjects like: Strategic & Success Planning, Disaster Preparation, & Legacy, Archival, & Preservation Planning
- Additional Annual Document Review - Each year, get 2 documents reviewed by an approved professional in our network.
- Become An Approved WVCN Mentor - Get paid for your expertise! Champion Members have the option to complete an additional application for consideration as an approved mentor. If selected, you’ll join the roster of experts we recommend to CONNECT and CREATE members looking for support in their creative careers.
- WV Champion of the Arts Badge - Show off your love for your creative community with a badge you can display on your public profile, website, virtual storefront, and more.