Become a Member

Your creative work deserves real support, and so do you.

As an artist, you are the creative force behind our region’s culture and identity. The Cincinnati Artist Network (CAN) was built to make sure independent artists and creatives get the same kind of support Big Business gets. 

Because the truth is, as an artist you are running a business. Yes, you’re an innovator, a culture-shaper, and a creator. But if you have to collect money for your work to pay bills, you’re also an entrepreneur.

And CAN is here to make sure you get real, boots-on-the-ground support.

It’s not about listing, it’s about lifting

Everything we do starts with your (free!) CAN profile. A profile is more than a spot in a directory—it means we can share your name and your work in Cincinnati Regional Chamber and CAN newsletters, press, social media, in print, and directly with partners who want to hire local creatives.

Your profile ensures we can:

• highlight you
• recommend you
• hire you
• refer you for leadership roles
• include your name in the rooms where decisions are made

It’s not just a profile, it’s a tool we use to actively help you grow a successful creative career. 

Create a Free Profile

Access the benefits that support your life and your work

Paid CAN membership will expand your support system even further. We’re working with the Cincinnati Regional Chamber to develop a member program with the resources, benefits, and networks tools that traditionally have not included independent artists.

For this next phase, our goal is to make sure artists can access:

• Group healthcare options
• Discounts on supplies and services
• Leadership programs and networking opportunities
• Connections to 2,500+ Chamber members, civic leaders, and corporate partners
• Artist-specific perks that grow as the community tells us what it needs

We're actively building this with artists to make sure it includes the support systems you need to have a better life and career. Let us know what’s important to you and get details first.