Membership
ARCS memberships are based upon an individual's yearly salary or income and are open to all who are:
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employed by museums or related organizations, including independent contractors, who work in registration or collections care field
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employed by for-profit businesses who provide goods or services to museums or related organizations
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enrolled in studies related to museum registration or collections care
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retired from registration or collections care work
Join our community of professionals sharing information, documentation and stories, and searching for help from colleagues.
Student
$40/yr
Available to individuals currently enrolled in studies related to museum registration or collections care. Please email us a scan of your student ID.
Retiree
$40/yr
Available to individuals who have retired from registration or collections care work or from businesses providing goods or services to museums or related organizations.
Individual
$65/yr
Available to individuals employed by museums, private or corporate collections, or related organizations, including independent professionals and sole proprietors providing goods or services to museums or related organizations.
Corporate
$200/yr
Available to individuals employed by for-profit businesses providing goods or services to museums or related organizations.
*Dues are $200 per employee for the first five employee members, and $150 for each additional employee member.
*Dues are $200 per employee for the first five employee members, and $150 for each additional employee member.
Benefits of ARCS Membership
Educational Opportunities
Workshops, seminars, webinars and more. Includes advance notice of educational opportunities around the world.
ARCS Member Forum
Sharing information, stories, helpful resources, and searching for help from the ARCS membership.
Member Directory
Inclusion in and access to our membership directory, an easy way to connect with colleagues.
Biennial Conference
Join colleagues from around the world at the ARCS biennial conference. Members enjoy reduced rates for registration.
ARCS Resource Kit
Access a library of resources of relevance and interest to our membership and other industry professionals.
Mentoring Program
The RCS Mentoring Program is a joint collaboration between Collections Stewardship professional network of AAM and ARCS (Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists).
Career Center
Access open positions and internship listings. Post a job and tap into the talented ARCS membership.
Become a Member
Member Resources
Member Directory
Member Meetings
Association Bylaws
Economic Hardship Support
Mentoring Program
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