Join the Indian Arts & Crafts Association
Support the Ethical Promotion of American Indian Arts
IACA members invite you to join us in promoting, preserving and protecting the arts and culture of the American Indian. All Members agree to adhere to the IACA “Code of Ethics” to honestly represent American Indian arts and crafts. Each category has different benefits which can be found in the application package.
Artist/Craftsperson $60/yr
Any individual who is a member of a federally or state recognized Indian Tribe or is certified as an Indian artisan by a Indian Tribe; or,
Any individual who can provide official documents from the Canadian government certifying his/her status as a Canadian Registered Indian, Metis or Inuit.
The artist/craftsperson membership is only for an individual artist selling their own work.
Wholesale - $215/yr
Individual/business that purchases goods directly from Native American artist/ craftspeople for resale to retailers; or,
Individual/business that employs American Indian artist/craftspeople to produce handmade products for resale to retailers.
Retail - $215/yr
Individual/business actively engaged in the Indian arts and crafts industry by selling such products to the ultimate consumer for their personal use.
Wholesale/Retail - $215/yr
Those whose business is both wholesale and retail (see definitions above).
Subsequent Location - $50/yr
The original membership is the primary membership; additional locations thereafter are Subsequent locations. In order to qualify, ownership must be the same as that of the approved primary location.
Tribal Enterprise, Coop, Guild - $215/yr
Open to those organizations which are official tribal enterprises, cooperatives or guilds.
Museum - $55/yr
Open to any institution devoted to the traditional activities of museums. This category is not open to retail shops located within museums, as they are required to seek membership in the Retail category.
Associate Organization - $85/yr
Open to organizations involved in the Indian arts and crafts industry that wish to support the goals and activities of IACA, but do not meet the criteria of any other category.
Collector - Individual $50/yr, Joint $70
Open to all individuals interested in the ethical representation and marketing of Indian arts; and, are part of the crafts industry for personal pleasure rather than for business purposes.
This category is not open to anyone purchasing products for the purpose of resale. Joint memberships available for husband/wife.
Sustaining - $110/yr
Open to individuals or businesses wishing to support the goals and activities of IACA, but do not meet the criteria of any other category. Must provide three positive references.
Student - $15/yr
Individual between the ages of 12 and 22 who is interested in Native American arts and crafts. Student eligibility is evidenced by a photocopy of the student's ID or other documentation indicating enrollment in an educational institution.
2010 Artist-Craftsperson.pdf- 2010 Museum, Collector, Sustaining, Associate & Student.pdf
- 2010 Wholesale, Retail,Tribal.pdf
