Membership Renewal
FAQs
Will I have to go through the application process again?
In short, no. As a renewing member, you will not have to go through the application process again. However, if you have not renewed your membership by making a new dues payment after three (3) years, your membership will be considered lapsed, and you will need to resubmit a new application for membership.
What are the benefits of membership?
WOCA members have access to an expanding network of colleagues across the country and around the world, alongside access to thoughtfully curated programs like our Leadership Through Mentorship Initiative and Women's Leadership Forum. Members also receive access to WOCA's career platform, The Pipeline, which distributes weekly job opportunities. WOCA members can also post job openings on The Pipeline at a discounted rate. Additionally, members often receive discounts and complimentary registrations and admissions from our organizational partners for programs, events, and professional development. More importantly, WOCA members get to be a part of a movement, building a more equitable field - and world.
Can membership dues be broken into monthly payments?
Yes! Please contact us directly at membership@womenofcolorinthearts.org if you would like to set up a monthly payment plan for your dues.
Does WOCA offer any relief or provide assistance for those that can not pay membership dues?
Of course! We recognize these pandemics are ongoing and have impacted women of color in a disproportionately adverse way. We also recognize that many in our community are on fixed incomes due to the way our society undervalues the labor of women of color. We never want financial barriers to prevent someone from joining WOCA and accessing the wealth of our community, and especially not during times of economic instability and/or job insecurity. Please feel free to contact us at membership@womenofcolorinthearts.org to activate this option.
I would like to support WOCA above the suggested amount for my membership tier. How does that work?
Yes! For those interested in supporting WOCA above and beyond the membership requirements, please know that every contribution goes towards the development of our programs and the sustainability of this network. We truly appreciate your investment in this work. Please CLICK HERE to make a tax-deductible charitable contribution to WOCA. You can choose to support either by a one-time annual donation (beyond the suggested membership fee) or through a convenient monthly payment. Know that any amount beyond your annual membership dues is deeply appreciated and directly impacts the administration and programs of our organization.
Please note that if you work for an employer with a matching gift program, that is also an easy way to leverage your support of WOCA.
Please note that if you have NOT submitted a WOCA membership application via Submittable, our online application platform, within the past five (5) years, you will need to apply for WOCA membership.
Membership Benefits
Professional Development Series*
WOCA’s Professional Development Series helps members to build and strengthen skills, think on both the micro and macro levels, and stay current in the performing arts field.
Webinars
These topical, web-based seminars offer members opportunities to hone professional and personal skills in leadership, self-advocacy, and community building (among other things) showcasing the expertise of our community and leaning on shared experiences.
Access to Funding, Job and Career Opportunities
WOCA provides timely and exclusive links to funding resources, job listings and career opportunities, like fellowships and service on institutional boards and grant panels. Opportunities abound at small, mid-size and large cultural institutions across the country.
Membership Directory
From presenters and development officers to funders and agents, WOCA’s Membership Directory is a powerful tool for connecting with a diverse network of peers at all levels of experience. The directory includes member profiles with areas of expertise and contact information for each member.
Mentorship and Leadership Opportunities
These initiatives include a highly-lauded leadership program which pairs emerging and mid-level administrators with more senior members across the field with the explicit purpose of cultivating long-term professional investment and self-sustainability for women of color in the field.
Networking Meet-n-Greets*
These events help WOCA members make connections and stay connected. The informal gatherings help to build and strengthen ties among current members and help to introduce the work of WOCA to prospective members.
Special Interest Sessions and Annual Meetings
Historically, WOCA’s Annual Special Interest Session has taken place during the Association for Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) conference each January in New York City. Regional special interest sessions that help inform prospective members about WOCA’s work and keep current members abreast of WOCA’s initiatives are also scheduled at select industry conferences around the country throughout the year. WOCA’s Annual Membership is open to current and prospective members and for the past few years have been held virtually online in February.
*Professional Development and Networking events are open to non-members, however, fees may apply. Special Interest Sessions and Annual Meetings are also open to non-members, however, only members have voting rights at annual meetings. WOCA strives to create economic accessibility by offering all programs, initiatives and events free or low-cost for WOCA members.
