Become a Member

AICA's membership card is recognized for entrance to museums around the world. Members will have access to a network of arts writers worldwide and are invited to attend the annual AICA International Congress, hosted each year by a different member nation, the AICA-USA annual meeting, and member exclusive events.

Application Guidelines

Next Application Deadline: March 28, 2025

1. Complete the online application form.
2. AICA-USA will review your application and request additional information if needed.
3. If approved, your application will be sent to the International office for approval during the biannual meeting in either April or November of each year.
4. If approved by AICA International, you will receive a welcome letter and membership card.
5. Your $115 annual membership fee will become due starting in January of the following year.

Your qualification for membership will be determined through the above application process. All applicants must produce evidence of sustained activity over the past three years in one or more of the following areas:

  • Daily/periodical press, or broadcasting on radio, TV, video, or digital media

  • Publication of works of art history, aesthetics, or criticism

  • Teaching of art criticism, art history, aesthetics, or curating at a University level, accompanied by additional professional activity

  • Curatorial work and analysis for educational or scholarly ends, including the production of scholarly or critical texts for museums or galleries, whose principal aim is not essentially commercial

Upon completion, your application will be reviewed by both AICA-USA and AICA International.

AICA-USA is accepting applicants based in the United States only. If you are based in another country, please apply to the National Section in your country. If your country is not listed, you may apply to the Open Section. You can contact the AICA International office for more details: aica.office@gmail.com

If you have any questions about the AICA-USA application or review process, please contact info@aicausa.org.

FAQ

AICA-USA members visit to The Shed in NYC

  • Membership is open to writers working in the United States who publish their work in the fields of scholarship and criticism about modern and contemporary art. Applicants need to demonstrate proven and consistent accomplishments in one or more of the following area:

    • Daily/periodical press, or broadcasting on radio, TV or video, or in the electronic media

    • Publication of works of art history, aesthetics or criticism

    • Teaching of art criticism, art history, aesthetics, curating, or art, at a university level

    • Curatorial work and analysis for educational or scholarly ends, including the production of scholarly or critical texts for museums or galleries, whose principal aim is not essentially commercial

    You'll also be required to provide an up-to-date CV and three publication samples. The publication samples must be published within the past three years.

  • When you submit your application, it will first be reviewed by AICA-USA. If there are questions about your application or if additional information is needed, we will reach out to you. Your application will then be submitted to International’s Electoral and Membership Committee for final review. This review is conducted twice a year—Spring and Fall.

  • No, membership is sustained through annual renewal through paying dues in the amount of $115. Memberships are considered to be expired after two years of non-renewal. If your membership expires, you are required to apply for membership again.

  • Nominations of candidates for membership are always welcomed. You can connect with us directly at info@aicausa.org for nominations.