Frequently Asked questions

If you are a current member as of January 1, 2026, with a renewal date in 2026, HAS will extend your membership until our AGM until November 2026 (regardless of when it is up to renewal!).

Your membership will continue until the AGM, at which point you will need to select one of the new Membership Levels.

If you wish to change your current membership to Level 2 as of the new year, so you can show in the spaces you desire and take advantage of all the benefits, just let us know at hasinc.treasurer@gmail.com and we can get that processed right away. We will help you clarify and address the price difference from your current membership (whether it is a 1 year or 2 year).

Aren’t you tired of tracking when your membership is up for renewal? Us, too!! After 2026, all memberships will run January 1 to December 31.

So how will this happen? Per the above, if you are a current member as of January 1, 2026, with a renewal date in 2026, HAS will extend your membership until our AGM until November 2026 (regardless of when it is up to renewal!). Your membership will continue until the AGM, at which point you will need to select one of the new Membership Levels, and your new membership will then begin January 1, 2027.

If you wish to change your current membership to Level 2 as of the new year, so you can show in the spaces you desire and take advantage of all the benefits, just let us know at hasinc.treasurer@gmail.com and we can get that processed right away. We will help you clarify and address the price difference from your current membership (whether it is a 1 year or 2 year).

Firstly, not everyone wants to show in Partners Hall, or curate solo or group shows. We believe the new tiers of membership reflects this difference between artists while still providing benefits no matter the membership level.

Specifically, our new Level 2 pricing was established after a thorough historical review of what artists were paying to show their works in Partners Hall. Our analysis showed us that with all the show fees, hanging fees and other administrative fees, artists were actually paying up to $400 a year to show in Partners Hall!

We revisited our pricing to ensure that now, your annual Level 2 membership will include all show fees and hanging fees, plus posters and assistance with advertising and social media. This will result in a cost savings for all artists who do decide they wish to show in Partners Hall, participate in the Christmas Marketplace, etc.

Lastly, with Level 2 pricing, this means you have an opportunity to be paid by HAS to teach workshops in the Muskoka region. If you teach a two hour workshop in one year, you will make back your annual membership fee!

No problem. You can “upgrade” to Level 2 at any time. Just email us at hasinc.treasurer@gmail.com and we will advise on next steps.