ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP

Become Part of the ArtCinema Community

The Annual ArtCinema Membership helps sustain year-round cultural programming on Hydra and across Greece, supporting screenings, exhibitions, artist residencies, workshops, educational initiatives, and community events.

By becoming a member, you join a growing international community of artists, audiences, cultural professionals, and supporters who believe in the power of cinema, art, education, and creative exchange.

Your membership directly helps keep ArtCinema accessible, independent, and community-driven.

What Your Membership Supports?

Independent Film & Storytelling

Supporting emerging filmmakers through screenings, mentorship opportunities, filmmaker grants, creative development programmes, and international industry connections.

Artist Residencies & Creative Exchange

Providing opportunities for artists from Greece and around the world to live, create, collaborate, and engage with Hydra’s unique cultural landscape and local community.

Community & Cultural Preservation

Supporting local cultural institutions, community events, and initiatives that celebrate Hydra’s artistic heritage while creating meaningful connections between residents and visitors.

Education & Youth Programmes

Developing workshops, creative labs, children’s activities, and educational initiatives that encourage artistic expression, storytelling, and cultural participation for young people.

Compassion, Philanthropy & Island Stewardship

Promoting projects that support community wellbeing, animal welfare, environmental awareness, and the preservation of Hydra as a unique cultural and natural sanctuary.

Why Become a Member?

Membership is more than access to events. It is a direct investment in the future of independent culture.

Your membership helps ArtCinema support artists and filmmakers, provide educational opportunities for young people, develop artist residencies and creative exchanges, strengthen community partnerships, and preserve Hydra’s unique cultural spirit for future generations.

Together, our members help ensure that ArtCinema remains independent, accessible, collaborative, and community-driven.

Membership Tiers

Family Membership

· €120 per year

For Hydra residents, families, and local supporters who wish to participate in and strengthen the island’s cultural life.

  • Digital ArtCinema Membership

  • English & Greek-language newsletter with programme updates and announcements

  • Invitations to family-friendly screenings and selected community events

  • Priority access to family-friendly summer screenings, children's workshops and educational activities

  • Small gifts or creative materials for children during special events

  • Recognition on the ArtCinema website as a Friend of ArtCinema

  • The satisfaction of supporting cultural and educational programming for the Hydra community

Adult Membership

· €250 per year

For individuals and families from around the world who want to support ArtCinema's broader cultural programme and engage with artists and creative professionals.

  • Digital ArtCinema Member Card

  • Advance notice of programme announcements and special events.

  • Invitations to members-only screenings, talks, and online conversations

  • Reserved seating section at selected ArtCinema screenings

  • Invitations to one annual members' reception

  • Access to exclusive artist talks, studio visits, or creative workshops (drawing, acting, screenwriting, poetry, or visual arts sessions during residency periods)

  • 10% discount on ArtCinema merchandise and publications

  • Recognition on the ArtCinema website as an ArtCinema Member

  • Direct support for artist residencies, educational programmes, and community initiatives.

Support ArtCinema

ArtCinema exists because of a community of artists, audiences, patrons, volunteers, and supporters who believe that culture should be shared, accessible, and alive.

Your donation helps us create meaningful encounters through cinema, contemporary art, education, and public programming on Hydra and beyond.

From artist residencies and educational workshops to screenings, exhibitions, and community events, every contribution directly supports the people and ideas that make ArtCinema possible.

Together, we are building a cultural platform where creativity, dialogue, and connection can flourish.

Thank you for being part of the story.