ASA Reduces Green Membership Rates

Effective today, October 1, the ASA is reducing the membership rates for GREEN membership. In addition, ASA has added a new Unemployed rate for those with no full-time academic or professional employment for the coming year of $25 per year. All GREEN rates have been reduced by $7 per year, regardless of employment status.

The ASA Trustees recognize the serious financial situation of many members, with lay-offs, hiring freezes, and cancellation of research support in higher education. The Trustees hope that these measures will make it easier for members to continue their ASA membership through these difficult times. 

GREEN members enjoy all benefits of membership, but do not receive a print copy of the Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism. They do have immediate access to the on-line journal at the publisher's web site, as do all members.

• Persons with lapsed memberships who meet the eligibility for the new Unemployed rates may rejoin ASA as early as October 1 at the new rates so they will be able to attend the 78th Annual Meeting, which will be held virtually. 
• For brand-new members who have never been a member of ASA, a new membership in October-December 2020 will be extended through December 31, 2021.
• We regret that it is not possible for us to pro-rate existing memberships, but current members can shift to the appropriate green membership category when their current membership comes up for renewal.

In addition, the Trustees have addressed the rapidly shifting environment for print journals and sharply escalating costs for printing and postage. Beginning January 1, 2021, membership rates for those who wish to continue receiving the print version of the Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism will be increased to cover those costs. To postpone those price increases, members can renew their memberships for up to three years at current rates if they renew no later than December 31, 2020. New members can also join for up to three years at current rates through December 31, 2020. Regular membership rates have not been increased since 2014.

To join ASA or renew your membership, please go to the ASA web site: http://aesthetics-online.org

For questions about individual memberships, please contact secretary-treasurer@aesthetics-online.org

• To see the new rates for 2021: click here
• To see the current rates for 2020: click here