Membership

With effect from 2025, the DACA membership year runs from 1 January to 31 December.

Full membership of the Association is available to all residents of Dorset
Junior membership of the Association is available to all residents of Dorset up to and including age 17
Associate membership is available to anyone not resident in Dorset
The current subscription rates, for membership to 31st December 2026, are:

• £14 for full members
• £7 for junior members
• £14 for associate members

To join the Association, complete the Online Membership Form and submit it for processing by the Membership Secretary.

Don’t forget to make your subscription payment. Details for your payment are on the online form.

If you aren’t able to complete the online form, you may download the Print & Post Membership Form and send it with your payment to the Membership Secretary.

Online Membership Form

Print & Post 2026 Membership Form

Member Benefits

Free admission every day to Showcase 2026
Discounted entry fees for submitting work to the Showcase 2026 Competitions
Sell your work through the Showcase 2026 Sales Gallery
Opportunity to enter the DACA Members’ Design Challenge
Regular newsletters
A free listing for your art or craft business on the Association website
The Annual Report available on-line or mailed to you
A vote at General Meetings of the Association (not applicable to Junior or Associate Members)
Free advice on practical art or craft problems (contact the Association Secretary)

We are currently refreshing our membership discount scheme as businesses have changed since it was last reviewed. Find out more about the scheme and how you can take part as a participating business here.