Becoming a member of THE BLACK ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS not only has its advantages, but also supports the sustaining of an institution which dates back over a century ago. Your membership contribution gives emerging artists a platform to showcase and launch their careers, established artists an opportunity to springboard new performing arts work, build their social media platforms, via new audiences and programs, and additional benefits.
Members can occasionally ‘mix-and-mingle’ backstage with artists, get hands-on personal Gallery Tours from the institution’s founder and gallery docents, intermittently browse and shop in our Eva Jessye Gift Shop. Your membership investment provides an ancillary revenue stream, while offering “members-only” exclusive experiences and benefit discounts.
MEMBERS AT ALL LEVELS RECEIVE THESE BASIC BENEFITS & DISCOUNTS
• Tax deductible, if greater than the value of the benefits received
• Access to priority seating (before TBAAL performances)
• Members-only perks and information during the TBAAL season
• Discounted tickets must be purchased at TBAAL Box Office
• Restaurant/business discounts from TBAAL partners list below
• Access to TBAAL Member’s Lounge at select programs
• NEW! Digital membership cards if you join or renew after January 1, 2026.
TBAAL HAS PARTNER DISCOUNTS
When patronizing TBAAL partners, please present your current membership card and receive the following discounts at the businesses below.
• Pan African Connection – 10%
• Avery’s Savory Popcorn – 10%
• The Dock Bookshop – 10%
• Evans Engraving – 5%
• Off The Bone BBQ – 5%
TBAAL ALSO OFFERS THE FOLLOWING DISCOUNTS FOR MEMBERS.
• 10% discount on tickets for TBAAL-Produced Programs
• Reduced ticket handling fee. (Must purchase via phone or in-person at TBAAL Box Office)
• 10% discount on purchases at TBAAL’s Eva Jessye Gift Shop
PURCHASE MEMBERSHIPS: You can purchase memberships in-Person at TBAAL Box Office during normal business hours at TBAAL programs, or through our new JOIN IT link. You can pay for TBAAL memberships by using ZELLE, PAYPAL, CASHAPP or credit card. Click here to PAY via CREDIT CARD.
RENEW MEMBERSHIPS: TBAAL members can renew memberships through our JOIN IT site with a username and password; via TBAAL.org, in-Person at TBAAL’s Box Office, at TBAAL programs, or contact TBAAL’s Membership Department directly 214.743.2441 to pay-by-phone.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
$20 BEALE STREET STRUTTERS
• Individual Membership for one person
$30 ARTIST RENAISSANCE TRAILBLAZER
• Individual Membership for one person, one 90-day guest membership
$40 ABYSSINIAN CIRCLE
• Individual Membership for two people, plus one 90-day
guest membership
$100 SCHOMBURG SCHOLARS
• Individual Membership, plus two guest memberships
• Name or business name recognized in TBAAL programs
$250 APOLLO STARS
• Individual Membership, plus two guest memberships
• Name or business name recognized in TBAAL programs
• Two complimentary King Concert tickets
$500 COTTON CLUB SOPHISTICATES
• Individual Membership plus two guest memberships
• Name or business name recognized in TBAAL programs
• Four complimentary King Concert tickets
$750 SAVOY KICKERS
• Individual Membership plus two guest memberships
• Name or business name recognized in TBAAL programs
• Six complimentary King Concert tickets
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
In addition to basic benefits and discounts, TBAAL Corporate Membership Levels receive complimentary venue-usage space in 4-hour increments, to host educational seminars, workshops, cocktail parties, mixers, receptions, happy hours, brand activations, galas and banquets, in a safe, aesthetically pleasing environment. Corporate venue space except TBAAL’s Muse Cafe Theatre and Bruton Auditorium can be scheduled between 9am and midnight Monday-Sunday, except holidays, based on venue availability. The 4-hour usage period includes basic set-up and breakdown, but does not include catering and technical costs.
After your Corporate Membership is transacted, please contact TBAAL’s Venue Usage department to schedule your venue space.
• Monday thru Sunday, 8 am–Midnight
• Time periods are based on availability
• 4-hour increments include set-up & breakdown
• Excludes holidays
• Venue usage does not include catering or technical costs
$1,500 BRONZE MEMBERSHIP
• 25 Individual memberships
• 16 Venue Rental hours
• $3,600 Value
$2,500 SILVER MEMBERSHIP
• 50 Individual memberships
• 24 Venue Rental hours
• $5,400 Value
$3,500 GOLD MEMBERSHIP
• 75 Individual memberships
• 32 Venue Rental hours
• $7,600 Value
$5,500 DIAMOND CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
• 100 Individual memberships
• 36 Venue Rental hours
• $8,700 Value
