Texas Folklife Members take their passion for the cultural and heritage arts and translate it into action. Without the generous support of our Annual and Monthly Recurring Members, our team would not be able to provide free and low-cost cultural arts programming to thousands across the State of Texas. Consider investing in the folk & traditional artistic expressions of Texas by becoming an Annual or Monthly Recurring Member today!
Texas Folklife Members at any level receive the following perks:
| Perk Name | Perk Description |
| Access to Exclusive Content | You have exclusive access to virtual Texas Folklife content including, the Texas Folklife Archive website, Zydeco 101 workshop, The Big Squeeze Documentary, and La Santa Muerte Documentary. |
| Invitation to Member Exclusive Facebook Group | Members are invited to join our new Member-Exclusive Facebook Group! It is our hope that this group will make it easier for us to share updates quickly with our constituents, offer opportunities for members to engage deeper with our organization and community, provide resources on folk & traditional arts across the state, and more! |
| Invitations to Member Exclusive Events | In 2022, we plan to hold member meet-ups and member appreciation events around the state! Keep an eye out for an event coming up near you and let us know what kind of events or activities you would like to see! |
| Free or Discounted Tickets to Texas Folklife Events |
Texas Folklife Members are eligible to claim free and reduced-price tickets to a variety of Texas Folklife-produced events such as Accordion Kings & Queens and the Festival of Texas Fiddling!
Texas Folklife Members can reserve assigned covered seating for Accordion Kings & Queens in 2023! |
| Advanced Notice of Upcoming Events | You will receive advanced notice of upcoming events/programming and advanced access before the general public. |
| Quarterly Member Exclusive Updates |
New in 2022, Texas Folklife Members receive a Quarterly Member Exclusive Newsletter that features behind-the-scenes looks at our work to preserve and present the folk and traditional arts of Texas and exclusive content to get to know our team!
The last newsletter of 2022 will go out on December 29! |
| Complimentary Pre-Filled AKQ Raffle Tickets |
Members who RSVP for Accordion Kings & Queens through Texas Folklife can pick-up complimentary, pre-filled raffle tickets up at the Texas Folklife Information & Merchandise Table during #AKQ2023. Complimentary ticket amounts vary by membership level and will be announced closer to the show date. |
You can choose to have your membership automatically renewed by selecting the checkbox that says "The membership you have selected will automatically renew" under the membership level options.
Become a member or renew your membership today to join our community in preserving and presenting the folk & traditional arts of Texas!
Become a Texas Folklife Member
If you have any questions about Annual or Monthly Recurring Memberships with Texas Folklife, please contact our Membership Coordinator at memberships@texasfolklife.org.
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Other ways to contribute:
- Make a donation
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- Donate Cryptocurrency
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- Volunteer with us
- Please visit our volunteer page for more information about our many volunteer opportunities, or fill out our volunteer form Volunteer Form
- Donate via Amazon Smile
- When you make purchases on Amazon.com using this link, Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase amount to Texas Folklife in support of our programs and activities. Your support in any form is always appreciated! Donate via Smile on Amazon
- Make an in-kind donation
- If you wish to make a donation in kind instead of cash, please fill out our in-kind donation form. You will receive a copy of the form for your records upon submission. In-kind Donation Form
