2024 GRAC Membership

From the performances on our stages to our wide array of Academy classes, Membership support is a vital part of everything we do at the Gateway Regional Arts Center.  And as a Member, you get insider access to it all...

So, join today and be a vital supporter of the arts in our region!

2024 GRAC Membership Plans

  • The Basic Membership entitles you to:

    • A free private guided tour of the GRAC galleries

    • Two free popcorn vouchers at a GRAC event or class

    • 10% off all nonalcoholic concessions at GRAC events

    • Select discounts on events via email

    • Early access & discounted rates for tickets to the Annual GRAC Gala

    • Complimentary member sticker

    • Exclusive invitation to the VIP Members Only annual reception

    Please note that families with more than 6 individuals will accrue an additional $25 per member beginning with the 7th member.

  • Silver Level Members receive the following benefits:

    • A free private guided tour of the GRAC galleries

    • 5% off all Academy classes

    • 10% discount on Artpalachia Gift Shop Purchases

    • 10% off all nonalcoholic concessions at GRAC events

    • Two free popcorn vouchers at a GRAC event or class

    • Early access & discounted rates for tickets to the Annual GRAC Gala

    • Exclusive invitation to the VIP Members Only annual reception

    • Silver Membership card included

    • Complimentary Member sticker

    Please note that families with more than 6 individuals will accrue an additional $25 per member beginning with the 7th member.

  • Gold Members receive the following benefits:

    • A free private guided tour of the GRAC galleries

    • Access to private members-only events throughout 2024

    • 10% off all Academy classes

    • 15% discount on Artpalachia Gift Shop purchases

    • 10% off all nonalcoholic concessions at GRAC events

    • Two free popcorn vouchers at a GRAC event or class

    • Early access & discounted rates for tickets to the Annual GRAC Gala

    • Exclusive invitation to the VIP Members Only annual reception

    • Gold Membership Card included

    • Complimentary Member sticker

    • Gold Members must choose their 5-ticket package from the following list upon purchasing membership package.

    - Cabaret

    - Irishfest

    - Adult Prom

    - The Laramie Project

    - Oktoberfest

    - Frozen the Musical

    - Harry Potter Yule Ball

    - Advent Musicale

    Please note that families with more than 6 individuals will accrue an additional $25 per member beginning with the 7th member.

  • The Diamond Membership includes the following benefits:

    Tickets to all 2024 Tier 1 & Tier 2 events in Cay R. Lane Event Series included.* Also, Diamond members receive:

    • A free private guided tour of the GRAC galleries

    • 15% off all Academy classes

    • 20% discount on Artpalachia Gift Shop purchases

    • 10% off all nonalcoholic concessions at GRAC events

    • Two free popcorn vouchers at a GRAC event or class

    • Early access & discounted rates for tickets to the Annual GRAC Gala

    • Exclusive invitation to the VIP Members Only annual reception

    • Complimentary Member sticker

    • Diamond Membership Card included

    • *PLEASE NOTE:

      • Prior reservations must be made in advance to reserve seating.

      • Some private and/or special event exclusions and age restrictions.

      • premium tickets and VIP upgrades/add-ons can be purchased for an additional cost on an event-by-event basis.

    Please note that families with more than 6 individuals will accrue an additional $25 per member beginning with the 7th member.

Membership is an investment. Our membership plans are designed to be customized to your family’s interests in the arts and your availability for events and classes at our facility. If you are a regular attendee at the many events the Gateway Regional Arts Center presents, then membership is a must - you will save money, time, and energy by becoming a member of our nonprofit organization. If you haven’t tapped into the vast number of workshops and programs we provide to the region, consider a membership your commitment to your family and yourself for a vibrant year ahead - complete with fun experiences, endless creativity, and building community!

Here are a few other important benefits of becoming a member:

  • Being a vital financial support for local arts activities through your tax-deductible membership fee

  • Making friends with other members in a diverse community of art-lovers in the Central & Eastern Kentucky area

  • Receiving discounts on classes, concessions, event tickets, and more

  • Staying “in the know” about unique experiences and advanced ticket sales opportunities on our best-selling events

  • A chance to have a say on what you’d like to see brought to GRAC next season

We cannot wait to have you and your family join us as we transform the Gateway Region with rich cultural and artistic opportunities for everyone.

Why should I become a member of the Gateway Regional Arts Center?

More Information on Event Tiers

  • ALL Membership levels may access the below list of Tier 1 Events for free. Members also receive 10% off all nonalcoholic concessions at these and any other GRAC events.

    • Gallery Reception - Spark! Places of Innovation Exhibit in partnership with Kentucky Humanities and Smithsonian Institute

    • Gallery Reception - Bluegrass, Brushstrokes, and Beyond: The Kentucky Statewide Student Art Show

    • Earth Day Celebration

    • Bards Friends Forever

    • Burgers & Birdhouses: A Father’s Day Event

    • Kentucky Derby Celebration

    • Books and Brews

    • Linda Stein Gallery Exhibition Opening Reception

    • Tick Town Hoedown

    • Not-So-Scary Kids Halloween Party

    • Horror Movies Haunted House

    • Dia De Los Muertos Event

    • Native American Heritage Celebration

    • Polar Express

  • Diamond Members are entitled to complimentary admission to Tier 1 events as well as Tier 2 events. Please note: advanced reservations may be required for some popular events that tend to sell out. Please contact the GRAC staff in advance of the event to reserve your seats. Tier 2 Events include:

    • Mt. Sterling Cabaret: Broadway in Love

    • Irishfest

    • The Great Gatsby Radio Play

    • Adult Prom

    • A Midsummers Night Dream

    • The Laramie Project

    • Finding Nemo the Musical

    • Oktoberfest

    • Adult Halloween Party

    • Frozen the Musical

    • Harry Potter Yule Ball

    • Advent Musicale

  • These special events are not included in the Membership Program and require single ticket purchase.

    • An Evening Celebrating John Jacob Niles with Nero’s Fiddle

    • An Intimate Evening with Laura Bell Bundy

    • Mother’s Day High Tea

    • Country Queens: Pride Month Brunch & Show

    • GRAC Annual Gala

    • RED by John Logan

    • All “Intimate Evening With…” Series events

    • Other events not listed in Tier 1 or 2