Membership Options
Become a Member
Show the world that the arts are important to you and are vital to our community.
The AKMA is a vibrant community of people who recognize the importance of a community-centered arts organization in our lives.
AKMA members are teachers, students, parents, business owners, artists, non-artists, entrepreneurs, employees, builders, adventurers, and –most importantly–supporters of our mission to educate the public, provide access to unique and meaningful experiences, and nurture emerging artists.
Not sure which membership is right for you? Give us a call at (816) 233-7003.
Individuals
Treat yourself to a membership
Families & Groups
Experience the museum together
Society of Fellows
Go further by becoming a steward for the arts
Business Council
Join our community of leaders
Individuals
An AKMA membership not only gives you FREE museum admission, it also includes discounts in the museum store, special invitations to exhibitions and classes, reserved access to events, and the chance to exhibit your artwork in the Annual Membership Exhibition.
Not sure which membership is right for you? Give us a call at (816) 233-7003.
Individual
- $35
- One named adult and one guest pass
Student
- $15
- One named person with a Student ID
Teacher
- $20
- One named person with a Teacher ID and one guest pass
Non-Resident
- $25
- One named adult and one guest pass
- Lives 60+ miles from St. Joseph
Families and Groups
Experience the museum with your favorite people! Members enjoy added benefits including additional free admissions, Summer Camp discounts, and extended entries for reserved events and the Annual Membership Exhibition.
Family / Dual
- $60
- Up to two named adults, four children under 18
Associate
- $120
- Unlimited admission for four
Sustaining
- $300
- Unlimited admission for six
Supporting
- $500
- Unlimited admission for eight
Society of Fellows
Take your passion for the arts to a new level by joining the Fellows
Fellows members are taking the next step to becoming a steward for the museum. A portion of every Fellows membership is dedicated to acquiring new artwork for the permanent collection. Fellows receive additional member benefits of museum store discounts, Summer Camp discounts, the opportunity to participate in the Annual Membership Exhibition, and credits towards facility rentals.
Fellow
- $1,200
- Choose an Artwork each year
- 10% discount in the Museum Store
- Name recognition on the “Fellows Wall”
- Up to $300 credit towards facility rental
Fellow Patron
- $1,500
- Choose an Artwork each year
- 10% discount in the Museum Store
- Name recognition on the “Fellows Wall”
- Up to $300 credit towards facility rental
Business Council
Make your business stand out by joining our community
Business Council members understand the importance of bringing people together. The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art works to inspire creativity, boost cultural awareness, attract employees to the area, and deliver tourism revenue.
AKMA Business Council members receive recognition on the Business Council Wall, credits for facility rentals, and named Designees receive Family/Dual membership level benefits.
Corporate Champion
- $10,000
- Recognition on the Business Council Wall
- Four Business Council designees
- Gold sponsorship of Pot of Gold Arts Gala & Auction and Sugarplum Festival ; sponsor ticket packages and premium recognition in event advertising.
- Up to $1,800 credit towards firm-sponsored facility rental
Corporate Patron
- $5,000
- Recognition on the Business Council Wall
- Four Business Council Designees
- Up to $1.800 credit towards firm-sponsored facility rental
Corporate Sponsor
- $2,500
- Recognition on the Business Council Wall
- Three Business Council Designees
- Up to $900 credit towards firm-sponsored facility rental
Business Patron
- $1,500
- Recognition on the Business Council Wall
- Two Business Council Designees
- Up to $600 credit towards firm-sponsored facility rental
Business Sponsor
- $600
- Recognition on the Business Council Wall
- One Business Council Designees
- Up to $300 credit towards firm-sponsored facility rental
Payments can be made via check by mailing to the museum or dropping them off at the front desk. If one chooses to pay via debit or credit card, that information can be done over the phone or in person at the front desk.