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Become a Member

As an organisation we work hard to shape the future for art history. Our members help us champion the value of art history and support our efforts to bring people together to share knowledge, inspire new thinking, and advance research. AAH membership is open to all, wherever you are in the world.

All MEMBERS RECEIVE:

  • Networking, news and updates.
  • Member rates to all our events including the Annual Conference.
  • Access to grants up to £1000 for research and professional practice.
  • Member discount for print and digital subscription to our journal, Art History.
  • Professional development opportunities throughout the year.
  • Opportunities to present and engage with new research.

Follow the steps below and your membership will be active within 24 hours, even sooner if you are an existing member renewing your membership.

JOIN OR RENEW IN THREE EASY STEPS:

  • Step 1: Select the membership type that you want from the Individual, Student or Concessionary options below.
  • Step 2: Complete the online form.
  • Step 3: Choose whether you want to make a one off payment or subscribe to an annual subscription. Pay by Credit/Debit card or set up a Direct Debit. Your membership will be active immediately upon confirmation of payment.

Our Membership Team is on hand to to help with any questions you may have. Contact us on: membership@forarthistory.org.uk.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  • AAH uses a third-party payment platform (GoCardless) to process Direct Debit payments on behalf of the AAH. The Direct Debit payment will state ‘GoCardless’ when collected via your bank account. You will receive an email from GoCardless advising you of the date of your first Direct Debit payment.
  • Recurring subscription: AAH offers a 10% discount when signing up to a recurring subscription for membership. Membership will renew automatically each year. You will be reminded in advance of payment being collected.
  • Student membership: Open to Undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral students. Students benefit from a 10% discount. Please upload a documentation confirming student status during the application process.
  • Concessionary membership: A 10% discount is available to anyone with an income of less than £20,000 per year.  Proof of eligibility will need to be provided by you at the time of joining and must be dated within the last six months. E.g. an email from your employer confirming that you earn £20,000 or under or if you are freelance then an email from yourself confirming this.
  • CAA membership: Members of College Art Association of America benefit from a 20% discount. Please upload documentation confirming CAA membership status during the application process.
  • SSAH membership: Members of the Scottish Society of Art History benefit from a 20% discount. Please upload documentation confirming SSAH membership status during the application process.
  • 3-year membership: Three years of membership for the price of two years available for Individual, Student and Concessionary members.
  • Institutional membership: Four members of a university, museum, gallery, heritage site, auction house, historic house, foundation or publishers may join as a team or department. Each named person of that institution will be a member and is eligible for member benefits. If you would like to receive an invoice for membership, please email membership@forarthistory.org.uk.
  • Discounts: Only one discount per membership purchase.

How to become a member

  • INDIVIDUAL

    • £60 for a one-off payment
    • £54 for a recurring subscription
    • £120 for a 3-year membership
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    • £48 for CAA members – Select
    • £48 for SSAH members – Select
  • STUDENT

    • £30 for a one-off payment
    • £27 for a recurring subscription
    • £60 for a 3-year membership
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    • £24 for CAA members – Select
    • £24 for SSAH members – Select
  • CONCESSIONARY

    • £30 for a one-off payment
    • £27 for a recurring subscription
    • £60 for a 3-year membership
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    • £24 for CAA members – Select
    • £24 for SSAH members – Select
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