Become a member of The Dairy Barn and receive special invitations to exhibition openings, free admission to the gallery and reduced fees for classes.
About Your Membership
It’s no secret that the success of The Dairy Barn Arts Center depends on the generosity and support of members of the arts community. The Dairy Barn staff and Board of Trustees invite you to show your dedication to the arts by becoming a member of The Dairy Barn. It is the support of individuals like you that has made The Dairy Barn Arts Center the cultural center it is today.
In addition to holding at least four exhibitions a year, The Dairy Barn Arts Center provides an array of educational opportunities for individuals of all ages. From offering classes and workshops year-round to establishing artist residencies in local schools, The Dairy Barn is as committed to cultivating expression as it is to showcasing fine art.
The Dairy Barn Arts Center is 100% funded by grants, corporate and private donations, and membership dollars. We are grateful to the individuals who support The Dairy Barn each year through membership contributions. These individuals serve as our greatest ambassadors in our community and beyond. Thanks to this core of supporters, The Dairy Barn Arts Center can continue bringing exhibitions and arts programming to southeast Ohio.
Dairy Barn Membership Benefits
How to Join
There are three other ways to join:
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- By phone: Call (740) 592-4981 and have your credit card ready.
- In person: Visit The Dairy Barn Arts Center at 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens, OH 45701.
- By mail: Print out a membership form and mail it to:
The Dairy Barn Arts Center
8000 Dairy Lane
Athens, OH 45701
Reciprocal Benefits
Household-level members and above of The Dairy Barn Arts Center enjoy free admission at more than 1,000 participating museums across North America through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association.
Your digital membership card will display the NARM logo if you’re eligible for this benefit. Be sure to have your current digital card ready before visiting other NARM institutions. Most participating sites offer free admission for two adults and any children covered by your membership. Please note: some institutions may exclude special exhibitions or events, and benefits may not apply if the institution is within 15 miles of The Dairy Barn.
Before you travel, we recommend contacting the institution you plan to visit to confirm the specific benefits they honor.
If you believe you are eligible for NARM benefits but don’t see the NARM logo on your digital card, please contact us at info@dairybarn.org or call 740-592-4981.
Digital Membership Cards
The Dairy Barn Arts Center has gone digital! You can now access your membership card(s) and information about your benefits on your smartphone through the eMembership Card app.
- Visit the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store to download the eMembership Card app for full access to your membership cards.
- In the eMembership Card app, click on the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner to search for The Dairy Barn Arts Center. If location access is enabled on your phone, your nearest museums will appear first in the museum list. Click on the The Dairy Barn Arts Center logo.
- Click “Find My Membership Cards” and enter your information.
- Verify your membership information and click “Download my cards” to have them available on the app.
- Click the “Add to Wallet” button to add your card to your Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. You’ll now be able to access your cards through the app and your digital wallet when you visit.
If you would like to download your card to your Apple Wallet or Google Wallet without downloading the eMembership Card app, please visit this link on your smartphone to access the wallet pass.
For assistance downloading your card, please email director@dairybarn.org or leave a voicemail at 740-592-4981 x.21.
FAQ
Q: How do I access my reciprocal benefits with my digital membership card?
A: Reciprocal benefits can be accessed either through the eMembership Card app or through your Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.
In eMembership Card app: Select The Dairy Barn Arts Center. On The Dairy Barn Arts Center home screen, click the green button labeled “Membership Benefits.” Next, click on the button labeled “Reciprocal Benefits.” This page displays the icons of the reciprocal networks that provide admission to Dairy Barn members.
Reciprocal Benefits can also be accessed by clicking on the waffle-shaped menu icon in the upper right corner of the The Dairy Barn Arts Center home screen. The option labeled “Reciprocals” will be fourth in the menu.
In your smartphone Wallet: Click on the three dots on the upper right corner and select “Pass Details.” Reciprocal networks will be listed at the top.
Q: I’m getting a notification that says The Dairy Barn Arts Center with the address. How do I turn off the notification in my Apple Wallet?
A: The geo-location notification shows up when you are within the vicinity of The Dairy Barn Arts Center. To remove, click on the three dots on the upper right-hand corner of your wallet pass. On either Pass Details and Notifications, you can toggle the settings for “Allow Notifications” and “Suggest on Lock Screen” to turn them off.
Q: Why didn’t my wallet pass update with my new expiration date?
A: You will need to remove the pass from your wallet and re-download it from the eMembership Card app. To remove, click on the three dots on the upper right-hand corner and click “Remove Pass.” Then in the eMembership Card app, click “Show My Membership Cards” and then “Add To Wallet.”
Q: What if I don’t have a phone that can run the App?
A: Please note that you do not need a membership card to visit The Dairy Barn or to get your member benefits. Any official photo ID, such as a driver’s license, can be shown at the front desk and our staff will look up your membership. A membership card may be necessary for Household and above members that wish to use their reciprocal privileges at other museums.