Benefits of RADA Membership
Community
- Join a vibrant community of 500+ active artists working and showing art in Asheville’s River Arts District.
- Monthly Community Meetings to gather with fellow artists and hear updates from the RADA Board.
- Monthly RADA morning and evening meetups.
- Monthly RADA Times email newsletters with artist opportunities and resources.
- Quarterly Potlucks to connect and network with RADA Artists.
- A private Facebook group for RADA Members to share updates and ask questions.
- Volunteer and Leadership opportunities to get involved with community projects, collaborations, and exhibitions.
RADA Grants + Scholarships
- Eligibility for RADA Foundation Grants to support artists returning to their studios.
- Eligibility for yearly RADA Scholarships.
RADA Special Events & Exhibitions
- Participation in RADA-organized monthly special events designed to attract collectors, tourists, and locals into studios and galleries throughout the year.
- Centralized marketing and PR for all monthly events through RADA’s print, web, and social media channels, increasing visibility for participating artists.
- Participation in RADA exclusive exhibitions in local businesses and hotels (i.e., Visitors Center display, 2025 Airport exhibit, 2025 Mast General Store window display, etc.)
Education
- RADA exclusive panels and classes on art business and marketing.
Marketing
- RADA Maps distributed in studios, hotels, visitor centers, and businesses locally and regionally to bring art collectors to the RAD.
- Year-round RADA print advertising through local and regional publications, such as Edible Asheville, The Laurel of Asheville, Rapid River, and more).
- Inclusion in print and social media advertising for RADA Special Events, like RADFest.
- Representation on RADA’s Instagram and Facebook.
- Use of RADA logos and promotional materials.
- Submit press releases to RADA to be distributed monthly to local press.
Website Presence
- An artist page including up to 22 images, your studio or gallery location, open hours, contact information, artist bio, and links to your website and social media.
- Publish events and classes to riverartsdistrict.com
- Ability to log in any time to update information and add events and classes.
- Opportunity to be interviewed as a Featured Artist.
Governance + Influence
- Vote for RADA Board Officers, the annual RADA budget, and major issues brought before the membership.
- Eligibility to serve on RADA Committees and represent RADA through event planning, marketing, membership, etc.
- Pitch new programs and events to the RADA Board and receive support and resources.
The River Arts District Artists (RADA) is dedicated to promoting the common interests and wellbeing of its 300+ artist members. We are committed to diversity, innovation, and positive expression to support our individual creative businesses. We strive to create a safe space free of discrimination, harassment, and abuse, fostering a healthy and thriving environment for all artists and businesses.
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