© Leonard Hellerman, Member's show 2011
© Leonard Hellerman
Member's Show 2011

Membership & Contributions

Capture the Moment

Located in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach, PBPC is esteemed throughout the United States and beyond as a quintessential Center of the Photography World. Housing both an excellent museum and an acclaimed school, PBPC has become the home away from home for renowned photographers and other industry professionals, students, photography lovers and collectors from around the globe.

Its museum exhibitions explore the entire spectrum of photography, from the historic to the cutting-edge. Its school offers a wide range of educational programming from mastering basic techniques to investigating the latest innovations in photography. Each year, PBPC’s internationally recognized FOTOfusion event draws thousands of attendees as the largest and most respected festival of its kind in the U.S. Throughout the year, PBPC also offers an ongoing lecture series; award winning youth initiatives, and community-oriented programs.

(C) Bill Antalek - Museum
© Bill Antalek - Museum

Please join Palm Beach Photographic Centre as a member of one of our support groups. Participate in social and business networking opportunities with others that share your interest in photography and culture; gain access to select programs and exclusive events; meet world-class master photographers; and expand your knowledge base of the world of photography.

For Museum and other Naming Opportunities or Title Sponsorships of upcoming exhibitions, please contact Fatima NeJame, President and CEO of the Palm Beach Photographic Centre at 561.253.2600.

Join Us! Become a Member and Capture the Experience

Your membership supports the Museum and its exhibitions, our world-class lecture series, and our programming for disadvantaged children and children in foster care. Your support makes a difference in providing a higher level of culture to our community.


© Rosi Calderon, Member's Juried Show 2011
© Rosi Calderon,
Members’ juried show, 2011

Membership Benefits (Adult)

Membership offers numerous opportunities for social and business networking with those who share your interests, access to the finest exhibitions and opportunities to meet with master photographers and digital imaging experts and discounts on all programs at the Centre. The membership categories listed indicate how you can support photography and digital imaging education through your annual membership.

 

Announcing New Benefits

This Fall, PBPC will launch a brand new website and to celebrate, we will be adding an additional member benefit to the Supporter Level Membership. Supporters will have the option to host their own online Member Gallery as part of the new PBPC website!

Plus receive all the existing benefits of membership which include:

  • Discounts on Classes
  • Free Wednesday Night Lecture Series
  • Participation in the Annual Juried Member’s Show Exhibition
  • Free entries into the new “Photograph of the Month” exhibit. Upload your best work to be chosen by a juror to exhibit in our museum gallery lobby each month!


Youth Membership (Teens)

Youth memberships are available for teens ages 13 through 17. Click the button below for details.


Print Room

Custom Printing for Members

Custom Printing is now available for all members through our office on the second floor:


CONTRIBUTIONS

Your tax deductable contribution will help the Photographic Centre continue to provide you with photographic education and help to fund our Community Outreach programs. For more information on our community outreach programs >CLICK HERE.


How To Apply

Apply Online

You may apply online by filling out our membership form. Click the button below to start the application process.

FOTOfusion Registrants

FOTOfusion registrants may add the price of their membership on the FOTOfusion registration form. Decide what level of membership you want and type the dollar value of the membership in the appropriate box on the FOTOfusion online registration form.

Apply by FAX or Mail

Download and print out our membership application. You can then mail or fax it to us. Our mailing address and fax number available on the >Contact Us page.

>CLICK HERE to download membership application form (pdf file)

 

 

 


Adult Membership Levels & Benefits

Clicking the "Add" button will add the membership to your shopping cart.

Individual: $95

 
  • Member discounts for FOTOfusion and Master Workshops
  • Free admission to designated FOTOfusion Community Events
  • Free admission to the Lecture Series
  • Free admission to all Museum Exhibitions
  • Invitations to Museum Previews, Receptions, and Gallery Talks
  • Opportunity to enter the annual Member's Juried Exhibition
  • Custom Printing at the Photo Centre

 

Family: $125

 

All Individual Membership benefits for two family members

 

Supporter: $250

 

All Individual Membership benefits, plus:

  • 10% discount on books purchased in the PROshop
  • Two reserved seats for the Lecture Series
  • Personal portfolio review by a Centre staff member
  • One free admission to FOTOfusion Evening Receptions
  • Fall 2016: Supporters will have the option to host their own online Member Gallery as part of the new PBPC website.

 

Friend: $500

 

All Supporter Membership benefits, plus:

  • Invitations for two to VIP Museum Exhibition Receptions
  • Additional 5% off tuition fees of the Member’s Price for all Master Workshops

 

Patron: $1,000

 

All Friend Membership benefits, plus:

  • Two additional reserved seats (4 total) for the Lecture Series
  • One free FOTOfusion Gold Passport

 

Benefactor: $2,500

 

All Friend Membership benefits, plus:

  • A gift of one autographed photography book
  • Two additional reserved seats (6 total) for the Lecture Series
  • An additional 5% off tuition fees of the Member’s Price (total of 10%) for all Master Workshops
  • One free Master Workshop of your choice

 

Grand Benefactor: $5,000

 

All Benefactor Membership benefits, plus:

  • Two additional reserved seats (8 total) for the Lecture Series
  • Private dinner with Co-Founders, Fatima & Art NeJame and a Master Photographer
  • An additional 5% off tuition fees of the Member’s Price (total of 15%) for all Workshops for both you and your guest taking the same class
  • An additional free FOTOfusion Gold Passport (2 total) with two free tickets to the FOTOfusion Awards Dinner

 

Partner: $10,000

 

All Grand Benefactor Membership benefits, plus:

  • A gift of one signed photographic print
  • Recognition on future Donor Wall in Museum Lobby
  • Free tuition to two Master Workshops of your choice
  • An additional 5% off tuition fees of the Member’s Price (total of 20%) for all Master Workshops for both you and your guest taking the same class
  • Exclusive use and free access of the Museum to host one party for up to twenty guests
  • Two additional, free FOTOfusion Gold Passports (4 total) including 4 free tickets to the Awards Dinner
  • Invitation for you and your guest to attend our annual, private party for The Visionaries, a select Advisory Group of the world’s leading photographers and photography professionals

 

Director's Circle: $25,000

 

All Partner Membership benefits, plus:

  • Exclusive Title Sponsorship of a Museum Exhibition
  • Complimentary use of the Centre’s professional studio for two full days
  • Complimentary portrait or family portrait in the Centre’s Studio by a Master Photographer

 

PLEASE NOTE: Membership Fees are non-refundable