Dear Future Member: Thank you for expressing interest in joining the Rio Grande Valley Arts Council. For your review, we have enclosed an application and information describing membership benefits and services. Membership in the Rio Grande Valley Arts Council is an investment in the future of the development of the arts in our community. The Council represents businesses, organizations, and individual artists working together to further develop and promote the arts in the Rio Grande Valley. As a member of the Rio Grande Valley Arts Council, your involvement provides numerous benefits and services including: • Participation in Starry Nights Arts & Entertainment Festival • Participation in the Annual Art Exhibition & Mixer • Granting for Artists and Arts Organizations • Attending workshops free of charge • A Valley-Wide Events Calendar offering a list of events throughout the Valley • Inclusion in an Artist Directory on our upcoming website (will be completed in March) • A tool-kit with sample documents for success (available upon request) Please take a moment to review the application. We will do our best to provide you with a valuable return on your investment. Together, our effort can help the promotion, creation, and development of the arts in the Rio Grande Valley. We look forward to welcoming you or your organization as a member soon!