WHY BECOME A MEMBER OF ‘ROUND THE MOUNTAIN ARTISAN NETWORK
Elevate your craft to new heights by becoming a member of ‘Round the Mountain Artisan Network. As a member, you gain exclusive access to a thriving regional network of artisans who share your passion. Spanning across 19 counties in the Southwest Virginia region, RTM offers a powerful platform to showcase your craft on our website, with representation tailored to your membership level. But that’s not all – our membership empowers you with the RTM logos and a wealth of marketing materials, enabling you to boost your individual marketing efforts. Join us today to promote your craft and unlock exciting opportunities for growth and recognition. Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your craft to the next level.
WHO CAN BECOME A MEMBER OF ‘ROUND THE MOUNTAIN ARTISAN NETWORK
‘Round the Mountain offers a range of membership levels tailored to accommodate artisans and businesses. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of our membership options:
1. Individual – Southwest Virginia Artisan Membership – $35.00 per year
Ideal for Southwest Virginia artisans operating from home or a home studio, this membership provides access to our events, programming, and the opportunity to sell on-site at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center if you’re a juried member. Individual members to be from Southwest Virginia and/or living currently living in the Southwest Virginia region. Benefits include an RTM website profile, marketing support, training, networking opportunities, and access to selling opportunities. Rest assured, your personal phone or address remains confidential.
2. Individual – Supporting Artisan Membership – $35.00 per year
Designed for artisans who do not live or who are not from Southwest Virginia and who work from home or a home studio and wish to engage with our events and programming. This membership grants you a listing on the RTM website, access to training, and networking opportunities. Your personal contact details are kept private.
3. Business – Southwest Virginia Business Membership – $45.00 per year
Created for businesses, co-ops, schools, non-profits, museums, restaurants, vineyards, breweries, farms, and public facilities located in Southwest Virginia with regular operating hours and parking capabilities. As a Southwest Virginia Business Member, you’ll be featured as one of our recommended experiences for travelers passing through Southwest Virginia. We also facilitate customer-business connections for tours, services, catering, and more. Your phone, address, directions, operating hours, website, and other contact information will be shared to ensure potential customers can reach you effortlessly. Membership includes listing on the RTM website.
4. Business – Supporting Business Member – $45.00 per year
Created for businesses, co-ops, schools, non-profits, museums, restaurants, vineyards, breweries, farms, and public facilities located outside the Southwest Virginia region with regular operating hours and parking capabilities. As a Supporting Business Member, your phone, address, directions, operating hours, website, and other contact information will be shared to ensure potential customers can reach you effortlessly. Membership includes listing on the RTM website.
5. Student Membership – FREE for Students Ages 13-24
This membership level is exclusively for Southwest Virginia high school or college students aged 13-24 who are artisans. It provides access to our events, programming, and the opportunity to sell on-site at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center for juried members. Benefits include an RTM website profile, marketing support, training, networking opportunities, and access to selling opportunities. Your personal phone or address is kept confidential.
Explore the wonderful world of art in Southwest Virginia. Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, Southwest Virginia is home to a vibrant community of artisans, artists, and craftspeople along with a diverse collection of shops and galleries and a bustling calendar of events. Get started exploring today!