Reach new audiences and fill seats or exhibition spaces that would otherwise be unsold. And do it on your terms!
The Arts Council Member Discount Listing is a weekly email exclusive to Arts Council members (approximately 850 individuals) that provides offers of discounts to arts and culture events.
Are you part of the staff of an Arts Council member business or cultural organization? If so, add yourself to your organization's staff list to receive the discount listings and other member information via email. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ! (Be sure to include your name and the name of your organization in the email.)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Arts Council create this service?
How will the Arts Council Member Discount List help my organization?
Who, specifically, will be receiving this email?
How is this email different from the Arts Council Events Listing?
How much does it cost to list an offer?
How do I submit a discount offer?
What is the schedule for the Arts Council to collect discount offers?
Can I specify restrictions on the offers my organization submits?
How will consumers redeem my offer?
Can I specify how I want my offer redeemed?
Why should I create an offer code?
Are there any reasons why my offer would not be included?
What if my organization does not have an online ticketing vendor?
What happens if there are no submissions of member discount offers in a given week?
- We created this service to both increase attendance at arts and culture events AND to provide a meaningful member benefit for individuals in the arts and culture community who often have limited discretionary income, tremendous interest in the diverse offerings our region provides and a strong desire to support our creative peers.
- This is an opportunity for arts and culture organizations to increase paid admissions and selectively fill seats or exhibition spaces that would otherwise be unsold.
- The arts and culture community! The Arts Council's membership is made up of staff of arts organizations and arts businesses, independent artists/creative professionals, and "arts ally" individual donors. Currently we have around 850 email addresses, however we know that our membership includes many more individuals. We expect the list to grow as additional staff from member organizations learn about the service and send us their email address. In fact, if you know anyone who should be on our member list, ADD THEMThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ! (Be sure to include their name and the name of their organization in the email.)
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- The Arts Council's Events Listing is targeted to the general public and only lists events. It does not generally offer any discounts. The Member Discount email is exclusive to members and only lists discount offers.
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- Participation is FREE for current Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council members and non-members alike.
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- Please use the online submission form.
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- Wednesday at 5 pm: Offers due!
- Thursday: Arts Council Member Discount email sent to members.
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- Absolutely. For example, you may want to specify that your offer cannot be combined with other discounts, or you might want to limit the number of tickets or admissions sold to each customer. You can choose which ticket prices you would like to offer at a discount, as well as the number of discount tickets to be sold. You can also specify specific days or times for your offers - the discount does not have to be valid for every price point, or performance date and time you offer at full price.
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- Either online, by telephone or in person.
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- The online submission form contains a redemption section in which you can provide us with clear instructions as to how you would like members to redeem the offer.
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- We encourage you to specify an offer "code" for members to use when redeeming the offer. This will make it easier for the user and your staff and will also help you track the results of your offer(s).
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- If the offer was submitted late (past Wednesday at 5 pm).
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- Online ticketing is not required for participation in this program. However, if you are interested in offering online tickets, read more about how ProArtsTickets may work for your organization.
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- We simply will not send an email.
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- Whom should I contact if I have additional questions about the Arts Council's Member Discount emails?
- Dek Ingraham, Development and Membership Coordinator 412.391.2060, x234.
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