Membership
Heliconian Club membership is part of a Toronto tradition. Across generations and backgrounds, the Club has enabled women in the arts to help and welcome each other: unique access is given to networking, planning, and creative opportunities.
Club Sections
The Club, being multi-disciplinary, has six sections (click for more information on any individual section (some descriptions are still in progress)): Dance, Drama, Humanities, Literature, Music,and Visual Art.
Benefits of Membership
- meet, discuss and network with artists, writers, performers and arts supporters
- engage in activities in a beautiful heritage building in the heart of Toronto
- display or enjoy visual art in a wonderful setting
- enjoy performances and talks by actors and dance artists
- play, sing or listen to music in a hall with outstanding acoustics
- learn from renowned guest speakers
- socialize with a host of interesting, talented artists and arts supporters
- In addition to having access to member-only events, members get discounts and priority enrolment opportunities in all of the Club's programs (for series the discount is on subscriptions, and not individual tickets).
- Members are eligible for a fixed number of rental discounts every year.
- Membership cards afford members discounts at select local businesses.
Membership Categories
Full Members ($325 plus HST/year). Women actively engaged in the arts or those with long term interest in/support for the arts, who reside in the greater Toronto area (GTA) or its vicinity (within 80 kilometres of the Club’s premises) are classified as Full Members.
Discounted rates for younger women ($162.50 plus HST/year). Women in the early stage of their careers (35 years or younger) are encouraged to join, and receive a special membership rate.
Non-resident Members ($155 plus HST/year). Women who qualify as Full Members but who live outside the GTA (more than 80 kilometres of the Club’s premises) are classified as Non-resident Members.
Honorary Life Members. Life Membership is an honour conferred on a member of the Club who has given outstanding service to the Club over a period of many years. There are no dues for Honorary Life Members.
Initiation Fee: $85 plus HST
Discounted rates for younger women ($162.50 plus HST/year). Women in the early stage of their careers (35 years or younger) are encouraged to join, and receive a special membership rate.
Non-resident Members ($155 plus HST/year). Women who qualify as Full Members but who live outside the GTA (more than 80 kilometres of the Club’s premises) are classified as Non-resident Members.
Honorary Life Members. Life Membership is an honour conferred on a member of the Club who has given outstanding service to the Club over a period of many years. There are no dues for Honorary Life Members.
Initiation Fee: $85 plus HST
Becoming a Member
For more information about becoming a member please contact membership@heliconianclub.org
To apply for membership, please complete this application form.
To apply for membership, please complete this application form.
