Thinking of joining Commissioner,
but have some questions?

1. What are the benefits of Collector vs. Patron memberships?

Collector members receive four (4) limited edition and original artworks by some of our community’s most gifted artists to help launch their collection. Subscription fees are $2,000 or four payments of $600. Each commissioned artist creates 40 new works and 10 APs for Collector members and Commissioner, which are revealed and distributed at signature events inspired by their practice. 

The Patron member level offers dual (two-person) access to monthly programming for $175 per year.

Members at all levels are invited to participate in curated art travel, anchored by artists and practitioners in the cities we visit. 

2. Why are there only 40 Collector memberships available?

We do our best to ensure that our collectors receive original and limited edition high-quality artwork, and access immersive experiences conducive to learning and connection. To do so, we limit each Collector cohort to 40 memberships.

3. Why has membership increased this season?

To better support artists. By increasing Collector memberships by $200 and Patron memberships by $25, together we raise almost an additional $10,000 to support quarterly artist commissions.

4. Who are the participating artists?

Visit the artists page to learn more about previously commissioned artists working across mediums, processes and materials.

5. If I don’t know the artists in advance, how do I know it’s worth my money?

Take the leap.  The element of surprise provides a delightful escape from tradition, inviting artists to dream while allowing members to focus on the artist rather than the artwork itself.

For $2,000 - $2,400, your Collector membership includes four original or limited-edition artworks, and curated experiences in artist studios, collector homes, and at spaces around our city.

6. Can I subscribe as a Collector or a Patron two+ years in a row?

A resounding YES. Previous season Collectors can rejoin as Collectors again; Patron memberships are open to everyone, every year.

7. What is the refund policy?

We cannot issue refunds. Your subscription fee is used to fund artist commissions and every dollar counts. Once you subscribe as a member, we cannot transfer your subscription to another person. You are welcome to gift your artwork to a friend.

8 I'm a member, can I bring guests to events?

Events are open to the Commissioner community only unless otherwise noted. Some events are open to the public. 

Both Collector and Patron memberships include one guest for events.

9. I'm a Collector, how do I get my art?

Collectors should pick up their artwork at reveal or pick-up events. If you are not able to attend, we will have the art couriered to you for a fee of $40—50. While we are happy to offer this option, we’d love to see you.

10. Will there be both in-person and virtual events in Season Nine? 

We will continue to create virtual programs, but our priority is finding ways for people to connect in person and creatively engage the world around them.

11. What does the art look like? 

Visit each of the Artist’s pages, select the name of the artist, and click “Commissioned Work”.

Have more questions? Write us here.