Art Activist Society

Together we can strengthen our community, support artists across the nation and world, and change the way people think about art, sex and sexuality

Last year, we launched our prestigious Art Activist Society to great success. Become a Society member for an annual gift of $250 or more, and receive special benefits while supporting the Festival’s mission and long-term goals.

All Society members enjoy benefits like tickets to Festival events, VIP entry and rewards, a special members-only party, discounts to workshops, and more. Higher membership levels receive benefits like discounts on art purchases from the Festival exhibition and Store, a piece of art from the Festival’s private collection, an invitation for two to observe the jury process and attend the Artist Reception before the Festival, and so much more.

Be part of bringing the Festival to life, and making this year our biggest and best yet.

Society Mission Objectives

The Art Activist Society will directly support the artistic community in a wide variety of ways.

  • Increase the amount of grant funds the Festival can offer to artists
  • Fund art projects and collaborations with other organizations
  • Assist artists who cannot afford to ship or frame their accepted art
  • Continue to provide days when the public can attend the Festival for free
  • Keep art submission fees and sales commission rates low
  • Continue publication of the Festival’s annual art catalog featuring all participating artists, and continue to offer it free to attendees
  • Maintain an expanding online artist gallery featuring all participating artists
  • Reach broader audiences and expose more people to the Festival, its artists, and its mission
  • Offer special rate tickets for those who cannot afford full ticket prices
  • Improve the quality and impact of the Festival each year

Join the Society

Membership starts at just $250

How to Join

Membership is annual. There are three ways to join.

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  • Use the Amazon Payments button above. It’s fast and easy to pay with your existing Amazon.com account. Entry level membership is $250, which appears by default. To join at a higher level, simply delete $250 and enter the amount you wish to donate ($500, $1000, $2500, $5000, or more).
  • Call us at (347) 709-SEAF and give your information by phone.
  • Or download the PDF form, print, and mail

All Levels Automatically Include

  • Seduction Benefits: express entry, VIP bar at Seduction, VIP lounge at Seduction (for Society member and a plus one).
  • Newsletter with invitations to members-only events, news and announcement that members hear first.
  • Credited by name in the Foundation for Sex Positive Culture’s annual report (optional).

Matching Donations

  • Have your money go twice as far. Get a matching donation from your company.
  • Many companies match charitable contributions and your employer might be one of them. Your contribution to the Foundation could be doubled with a matching gift from your workplace.
  • Simply check in with your human resources department to learn how — it’s usually quick and easy.
  • Learn more about matching donations. 

List of Membership Perks and Rewards

Friend, $250+

  • Two tickets to the Festival on either Friday or Saturday.
  • Two tickets to quarterly Act Activist Society events. Quarterly invitation for you and a guest to attend exclusive Art Activist Society events, curated by our Exhibition Director.
  • One ticket to the Black Tie Affair. One admission to the Art Activist Society’s Black Tie Affair, an elegant fundraiser for the Festival and annual launch of the member program, complete with wine, hors d’oeuvres, performances and more.
  • 50% discount for two people on registration for all separately-ticketed Festival workshops.
  • Two tickets to the Hard Hat Reception. Invitation for two to attend a private Artist Reception preceding the Festival: a unique opportunity to mingle with the exhibiting artists and preview some of their work.
  • Two tickets to a scheduled Art Activist tour at the Festival with key Festival staff.

Become a Festival Friend — $250+

Supporter, $500+

  • Two tickets to the Festival for the entire festival weekend.
  • Two tickets to quarterly Act Activist Society events. Quarterly invitation for you and one guest to attend exclusive Art Activist Society events, curated by our Exhibition Director.
  • Two tickets to the Black Tie Affair. Admission for two to the Art Activist Society’s Black Tie Affair, an elegant fundraiser for the Festival and annual launch of the member program,complete  with wine, hors d’oeuvres, performance, and more.
  • Two tickets to the Festival’s Launch Party: a night of music, dancing, performances and more to celebrate the launch of Festival ticket sales.
  • 50% discount for two people on registration for all separately ticketed Festival workshops.
  • Two tickets to the Hard Hat Reception. Invitation for two to attend a private Artist Reception preceding the Festival: a unique opportunity to mingle with the exhibiting artists and preview some of their work.
  • Two tickets to a scheduled Art Activist tour at the Festival with key Festival staff.

Become a Festival Supporter — $500+

Advocate, $1,000+

  • Two VIP passes to the Festival for either Friday or Saturday. Includes benefits such as express entry, access to the private members bar, reserved seating, and more.
  • Two tickets to quarterly Act Activist Society events Quarterly invitation for you and one guest to attend exclusive Art Activist Society events, curated by our Exhibition Director.
  • Two tickets to the Black Tie Affair Admission for two to the Art Activist Society’s Black Tie Affair, an elegant fundraiser for the Festival and annual launch of the member program,complete with wine, hors d’oeuvres, performance, and more.
  • Two tickets to the Festival’s Launch Party: a night of music, dancing, performances and more to celebrate the launch of Festival ticket sales.
  • Two tickets to Seduction Admission for two to Halloween Seduction, Seattle’s sexiest Halloween Party, featuring amazing music, dazzling performances, hand-picked visual art, and more.
  • 50% discount for two people on registration for all separately ticketed Festival workshops.
  • Two tickets to the Hard Hat Reception Invitation for two to attend a private Artist Reception preceding the Festival: a unique opportunity to mingle with the exhibiting artists and preview some of their work.
  • Two tickets to a scheduled Art Activist tour at the Festival with key Festival staff.
  • Free tickets for two to all separately-ticketed Festival workshops.

Become a Festival Advocate — $1,000+

Champion, $2,500+

  • Two VIP passes to the Festival for the entire Festival weekend. Includes benefits such as express entry, access to the private members bar, reserved seating, and more.
  • Two tickets to quarterly Act Activist Society events Quarterly invitation for you and one guest to attend exclusive Art Activist Society events, curated by our Exhibition Director.
  • Four tickets to the Black Tie Affair Admission for four to the Art Activist Society’s Black Tie Affair, an elegant fundraiser for the Festival and annual launch of the member program,complete with wine, hors d’oeuvres, performance, and more.
  • Four tickets to the Festival’s Launch Party: a night of music, dancing, performances and more to celebrate the launch of Festival ticket sales.
  • Two VIP tickets to Seduction Admission for two to Halloween Seduction, Seattle’s sexiest Halloween Party, featuring amazing music, dazzling performances, hand-picked visual art, and more.
  • Two tickets to the Hard Hat Reception Invitation for two to attend a private Artist Reception preceding the Festival: a unique opportunity to mingle with the exhibiting artists and preview some of their work.
  • Custom art tour for two at the Festival with Exhibition Director, to be scheduled at your leisure.
  • Two tickets to the annual Foundation fundraiser Admission for two to the Annual Foundation Fundraiser.
  • Complimentary piece of art An art selection of your personal choosing from the Foundation’s private collection.
  • Free tickets for two to all separately-ticketed Festival workshops.
  • 10% discount at the museum-quality Festival Store, open during the Festival and featuring thousands of works of art of various forms.
  • 5% discount on Festival exhibition art. Applies to all pieces featured in the Festival’s world-class visual art exhibition.

Become a Festival Champion — $2,500+

Director’s Circle, $5,000+

  • Luxury VIP pass to the Festival This two-person VIP grants VIP entry for the entire Festival weekend while offering exclusive benefits such as early entry to preview and purchase art, express entry to Festival, reserved parking, reserved eatins to private member bar, unique gift bag, and much more.
  • Two tickets to quarterly Act Activist Society events Quarterly invitation for you and one guest to attend exclusive Art Activist Society events, curated by our Exhibition Director.
  • Four tickets to the Black Tie Affair Admission for four to the Art Activist Society’s Black Tie Affair, an elegant fundraiser for the Festival and annual launch of the member program,complete with wine, hors d’oeuvres, performance, and more.
  • Four tickets to the Festival’s Launch Party: a night of music, dancing, performances and more to celebrate the launch of Festival ticket sales.
  • Two VIP tickets to Seduction Admission for two to Halloween Seduction, Seattle’s sexiest Halloween Party, featuring amazing music, dazzling performances, hand-picked visual art, and more.
  • Four tickets to the Hard Hat Reception Invitation for two to attend a private Artist Reception preceding the Festival: a unique opportunity to mingle with the exhibiting artists and preview some of their work.
  • Custom art tour for two at the Festival with Exhibition Director, to be scheduled at your leisure.
  • Complimentary piece of art An art selection of your personal choosing from the Foundation’s private collection.
  • Two tickets to the annual Foundation fundraiser Admission for two to the Annual Foundation Fundraiser.
  • Free tickets for two to all separately-ticketed Festival workshops.
  • Lunch with the jury Lunch for two with the visual art jury during the jury process.
  • Two invitations for two to an exclusive dinner with Festival Directors at a date and time of your choosing.
  • Invitation for two to attend a performance rehearsal, where you will enjoy a sneak peek of the performances for Festival as well as a rare meet and greet opportunity with our Performance Director.
  • 15% discount at the museum-quality Festival Store, featuring thousands of works of art of various forms.
  • 10% discount on Festival exhibition art. Applies to all pieces featured in the Festival’s world-class visual art exhibition.

Join the Director’s Circle – $5,000+

Click here to see a comprehensive table of all membership level benefits