Green Membership

Are YOU Ready to BE GREEN?

What is a Green Membership?
A Green Membership is a commitment from WAM Members and prospective Members to support the Museum and Green Initiatives at the Museum. Choosing Green will drastically reduce the amount of printed materials that WAM Green Members receive from the Museum. Instead, WAM will e-mail exhibition announcements, event invitations, the Museum Calendar and Membership renewals.

How much does a Green Membership cost?
Add $10 (or choose to give more) to any Membership level. Current Members can upgrade to Green for $10. This will not change your current expiration date.

General Green Memberships (fully tax deductible)
Individual – 1 year $65; 2 years $120
Household – 1 year $75; 2 years $140
Young Friend Individual – 1 year $55; 2 years $100
Young Friend Household – 1 year $65; 2 years $120
Senior Green, fulltime students and institutional members enjoy $10 off

Contributing Green Memberships (a portion is tax deductible)
Friend $200+ $10 minimum contribution to Green Initiatives
Sponsor $300+ $10 minimum contribution to Green Initiatives
Fellow $600+ $10 minimum contribution to Green Initiatives
Stephen Salisbury Society $1250+ a $10 minimum contribution to Green Initiatives
Corporate Memberships call 508.799.4406 x3124 for more details

Why is a Green Membership more expensive?
The additional $10 or more donation to the Museum is seed money for the Museum to move forward with current Green Initiatives and to help the Museum launch new Green Initiatives in the future. Many Green Initiatives, while eco-friendly, can be more expensive than traditional, less-environmentally conscious options.

What are current Green Initiatives at WAM?
Eco-friendly art practices in the Higgins Education Wing

The use of recycled materials in art making
Teaching non-toxic printmaking methods
The ban on aerosol products in the studios (spray-paint, etc.)

Museum-wide Recycling (on-going)

Paper, cardboard, bottles and cans

Graphic Design

Publications and collateral materials are currently printed on recycled paper using soy-based inks whenever possible
The Museum is working towards all printed materials carrying the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification—the world’s highest standard of eco-friendly printing. Currently the new Museum Calendar and many Gallery Guides are FSC certified.

Stoddard Garden Court

Experimentation with the use of non-toxic garden care products and methodologies.

What are future Green Initiatives at WAM?

Experimentation with ecologically-friendly architecture and energy efficiencies.
The use of technology and the Museum website to not only reduce our carbon fingerprint on the environment but to enhance the Visitor Experience.
The possibilities are endless!

What about WAM’s traditional Memberships?
WAM will continue to offer traditional Memberships. Green Memberships are an additional choice for WAM constituents.

Why is WAM using a fingerprint instead of a footprint logo to signify a commitment to reduce our mark on the environment?
WAM is a visual institution. Our mission is rooted and inspired by artworks created by the artist’s hand.

How do I get a Green Membership?
Stop by the Museum or order online.

Questions or Comments?
Please contact the Membership office at membership@worcesterart.org or 508.799.4406, x3122.