In order to take part in activities within Shaftesbury Arts Centre, including the Music and Drama Group, Film Society, Art Group, Keep Fit and Reading Group, you need to be a Member of Shaftesbury Arts Centre. Gallery exhibitors can also receive a reduction on the commission rate if they are members.

Membership runs for 12 months from the date you join and is renewable annually.

It costs over £1,500 a week to run Shaftesbury Arts Centre. Please help support us by becoming a Friend of Shaftesbury Arts Centre. This scheme is designed for supporters who want to attend the Arts Centre for its performances and events, and support the running of the Centre financially, but don’t want to participate in the group activities or the running of the company.

As a Friend of Shaftesbury Arts Centre, you are helping to promote arts and culture in your local community and making a vital contribution towards the development of the Arts Centre within Shaftesbury.

Membership runs for 12 months from the date you join and is renewable annually.