Ames Community Arts Council has been a coordinating agency for area arts organizations since 1976. ACAC is a non-profit, tax-exempt membership organization dedicated to promoting the arts in Ames. Currently there are over 35 organizational members of ACAC, and numerous supporting members of the community and area businesses. There are multiple categories and membership dues/donations to best suit your needs. Each category has its own unique list of benefits. Student $15, Individual $25, Supporting $35 - Any individual interested in supporting the arts. Tax-deductible contribution Annual non-voting membership Listing and links on our website Promotion of arts events on ACAC website Promotion of arts events in the ACAC Arts Calendar published weekly in the Ames Tribune and on Ames365.com  Eligibility to nominate ACAC award recipients Receipt of email newsletter with arts events, classes, and workshops Business $50 - An organization or business interested in supporting the arts. Tax-deductible contribution Annual non-voting membership Listing and links on the ACAC website Promotion of arts events on the ACAC website Promotion of arts events in the ACAC Arts Calendar published weekly in the Ames Tribune  and on Ames365.com Eligibility to nominate ACAC award recipients Receipt of emal newsletter with arts events, classes, and workshops Patron $100 - Any individual, organization or business interested in supporting the arts. Tax-deductible contribution Annual non-voting membership Listing and links on the ACAC website Promotion of arts events on the ACAC website Promotion of arts events in the ACAC Arts Calendar published weekly in the Ames Tribune  and on Ames365.com Eligibility to nominate ACAC award recipients Receipt of email newsletter with arts events, classes, and workshops Artist $25 - An individual residing in the Ames area, who is currently engaged in art making of high standards. Voting rights at annual May business meeting Eligibility to nominate ACAC award recipients Promotion of arts events on the ACAC website Promotion of arts events in the ACAC Arts Calendar published weekly in the Ames Tribune and on Ames365.com  Use of ACAC Bulk Mail permit Use of Ames City Auditorium at a reduced fee Tax deductible Listing and links on our website Receipt of email newsletter with arts events, classes, and workshops Participating Organization $35 - An Ames non-profit organization dedicated to and actively involved in the arts. Voting rights at annual May business meeting Use of Arts are Here display cases in North Grand Mall to promote arts events Use of ACAC Bulk Mail permit Use of Ames City Auditorium at a reduced fee Listing and links on the ACAC website Promotion of arts events on the ACAC website Promotion of arts events in the ACAC Arts Calendar published weekly in the Ames Tribune and on Ames365.com Receipt of email newsletter with arts events, classes, and workshops Eligibility to nominate ACAC award recipients   Bringing the arts together in our community!