Member Information

ICFAD is for the Creative Leader in You. Here's a short video of member testimonials about the value of membership.

Institutional Membership ($575 annually) is held by the chief executive arts administrator of the academic unit or a designee on behalf of the institution. This membership receives the full benefits of the organization and holds the voting privileges of the unit. Register here.

Associate Membership ($300 annually) is held by additional academic arts administrators (associate deans, assistant deans, department chairs, etc.) on behalf of the institution whose unit already holds an Institutional Membership. The Associate member receives the full benefits of the organization, including discounted membership conference registration, but would not have voting privileges. There is no limit to the number of Associate members from any unit holding Institutional Membership. Register here.

Advancement Officers ($300 annually): Deans, directors and chairs work closely with directors of development and advancement officers. They collaborate on capital campaign strategies, annual giving activities, and identifying major gift prospects. To augment your International Council of Fine Arts Deans membership, our Advancement Officers group is designed to create a network of advancement professionals working in the visual and performing arts, design, communication, and all industries in higher education. The Advancement Officers group engages throughout the year to share challenges and successes, best practices, strategies, research, communication models, and trends that support fundraising. Register here.

Communications Professionals ($300 annually): ICFAD’s Communications Professionals Network is designed to create a network for communications professionals working in the visual and performing arts, design, and creative industries in higher education. The Communications Professionals Network engages throughout the year to share challenges and successes, best practices, strategies, research, communication models, and trends that support communications efforts in the creative, higher education space. Register here.

Campus Gallery, Museum and Public Art Curators and Directors ($300 annually): Recognizing the unique opportunities and challenges of the deans who oversee campus art galleries, museums and public art programs, ICFAD has created an affinity group or thought community for curators and directors who are responsible for fulfilling educational missions through artistic exhibitions. Through the academic year, members will share best practices and be provided with numerous opportunities for professional development. Register here.

Affiliate Membership Corporate ($600 annually) is for corporations wishing to market their products or services to the Deans and other members of the International Council of Fine Arts Deans. We encourage you to consider conference sponsorship, too. Register here.

Emeritus Membership is awarded by the Board to ICFAD members in good standing who have served as Deans and Associate Deans and have retired from higher education or have returned to the faculty. Emeritus Recognition shall have the same rights, privileges and obligations as Associate members. Emeritus Membership is complimentary.

Distinguished Service designation is awarded by the Board to ICFAD members, who have served as deans, associate deans, or assistant deans, and have returned to the faculty, or transitioned to Provost or President position, having provided leadership for ICFAD or having been a long-time member. Distinguished Service recognition shall have the same rights, privileges and obligations as Associate members.

Here is a printable form with membership information.

A video on the home page of ICFAD’s website includes several member testimonials about membership. 
We invite you to watch. www.icfad.org

“I have received great benefit from my experiences with ICFAD. Through participation in the annual conferences and international symposia, on the Board and on various committees, I have gained insights into the challenges and opportunities of my position, shared my expertise, and renewed and developed long-lasting professional and personal relationships.”

“Time spent engaged with colleagues -- and post-conference, strengthening those relationships -- has allowed me to develop a network of peers I would be hard-pressed to find elsewhere.”

“ICFAD Conferences allow me to return home with forward-thinking ideas, based on up-to-date information and professional development offerings about current issues impacting our profession.”

“ICFAD’s International Symposiums, including visits to international campuses, are life-changing.”

“I have received great benefit from my experiences with ICFAD. Through participation in the annual conferences and international symposia, on the Board and on various committees, I have gained insights into the challenges and opportunities of my position, shared my expertise, and renewed and developed long-lasting professional and personal relationships.”

“Being able to post position openings on the ICFAD website has led to two of our most successful hires.”