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Support the Arts

Image: Members at the annual Tarble Twinkle observe artwork by Marie Bannerot McInerney, Falling into Milk, 2022

We depend on membership support to offer all our public programming free of charge, making it more accessible to all kinds of audiences. All membership contributions go in support of Tarble programs and collections, and are tax-deductible per IRS guidelines.

The Tarble also offers reciprocal memberships in partnership with the ) and the North . All CCAC members will receive a Friend-level membership with the Tarble Arts Center and its associated benefits. All members of Advocate level and up receive access to NARM and all associated benefits. If you have an existing membership and wish to upgrade, please contact us. 

Membership Levels and Benefits

New and updated membership benefits will be live starting late August 2025!

NEW EIU Faculty/Staff Membership Discount – 20% off any tier for EIU faculty/staff

NEW Student – Free with valid student E#

• Subscription to and recognition in Tarble Times 

• Complimentary Tarble merchandise 

• Access to members-only events, workshops, and wellness programs 

Friend – $50/yr 

• Subscription to and recognition in Tarble Times 

• Complimentary Tarble merchandise 

• UPDATED Access to members-only events, workshops, and wellness programs 

Advocate – $100/yr 

• All previous listed benefits 

• NEW Access to NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum) membership 

NEW Benefactor – $250/yr 

• All previous listed benefits 

• Complimentary limited-edition exhibition publication 

Patron – $500/yr 

• All previous listed benefits 

• UPDATED Invitations to VIP cocktail parties with visiting artists and the Tarble Twinkle 

Luminary – $1,000/yr 

• All previous listed benefits 
• Gift of edition artwork made by artists-in-residence

To connect with the Tarble about membership click here or contact us at tarble@eiu.edu or 217-581-2787.