Belong to the Creative Ecosystem
Touchstone Center for Crafts is a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to advancing excellence in the arts and crafts through education, creative opportunity, and community engagement.
When you become a Touchstone member, you are supporting artists, sustaining craft education, and helping make creative experiences accessible—across all Touchstone programs and locations.
Our Membership Philosophy
Touchstone uses a belonging‑centered membership model.
Membership categories reflect who our members are—not levels of status, privilege, or access. All members receive core benefits because supporting Touchstone means belonging to the full organization and its mission.
Some benefits may be more relevant to artists, learners, families, or community supporters depending on how individuals participate, but no member is excluded from core programs or experiences based on membership level.
Why Become a Touchstone Member?
Membership helps Touchstone:
- Support working artists and makers
- Provide hands‑on craft education for all ages
- Keep community events accessible
- Expand creative opportunities throughout the region
Members also enjoy year‑round benefits, including early access, discounts, and invitations to programs and events across Touchstone’s creative ecosystem.
Join or Renew Today
Complete the online registration form.
Review your Membership status in your Active Registration account.
Call the office at 724-329-1370 during regular business hours
Membership Options
Community Supporter Member — $75/year
For members of the public who want to support Touchstone’s mission and participate in events, programs, and creative experiences.
Artist & Maker Members — $75/year
For established or professional artists and makers who frequently engage with Touchstone programs and want to support the organization’s mission.
Emerging Artist Member — $60/year
For early‑career artists building professional practices through markets, exhibitions, demonstrations, and networking opportunities.
Fayette County Resident Member — $60/year
For residents of Fayette County who want full membership benefits and receive an enhanced gallery and gift shop discount as part of Touchstone’s commitment to local access and equity.
Student Member — $40/year
For currently enrolled students seeking affordable access to workshops, events, and creative community.
Member benefits apply to one individual per membership purchased. Anyone purchasing a student membership must have a valid student ID. Anyone purchasing a Fayette County Resident membership must be able to show proof of residency.
Membership Benefits
Shared Member Benefits
All membership levels include:
- Invitations to exhibitions, events, and community programming
- Early registration for workshops and programs
- Reduced tuition for classes and immersive experiences
- Gallery and gift shop discounts (10% member/15% Fayette County Member)
- Eligibility for artist markets, exhibitions, and special opportunities
- Benefits valid at both Touchstone by the Falls and the Farmington campus
Membership for Artists and Makers
For artists and makers, membership also provides access to:
- Discounted booth rates for select Touchstone markets
- Additional savings for multi‑day market participation
- Eligibility for juried member exhibitions
- Opportunities to demonstrate process and connect with new audiences
- Discounted membership with American Craft Council (ACC)
Many artists find that membership becomes cost‑effective while also providing meaningful connection to Touchstone’s broader creative community.
Join the Touchstone Community
By becoming a Touchstone member, you are supporting creativity, craft education, and community connection—while gaining access to meaningful benefits across everything Touchstone offers.
Join or Renew Today
https://touchstonecrafts.salsalabs.org/MembershipForm2026
Our Mission
The mission of Touchstone Center for Crafts is to advance excellence in arts and craft by educating and encouraging individuals to develop technical skills, good design and innovative expression. Established in 1972, this simple idea — to honor the value of the arts — lives on over 50 years later.
Touchstone Center for Crafts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN #23-7258132