Join our expansive and vibrant community and support the Institute for Art and Olfaction as a member. When you become a member, you are committing to helping this unique, genre-bending non-profit grow, thrive, and advance our mission for public engagement and artistic experimentation with scent. In fact, our members play an integral role in the IAO and all its related programs by ensuring the long-term survival of the organization.
Membership has some creature comforts as well, at all levels. These include:
+ A Superhero Badge – An official IAO membership card to flash
+ Magnets, Stickers and Pins! Oh my! – We make things periodically, and when we do, we send them to you.
+ Savings – We have great classes and workshops, and members receive a standing 10% discount on qualifying events and classes held at the IAO. Note that external and partner events (including our week-long intensives) are not eligible for this discount.
+ Special Events – We host members-only events yearly, including our legendary occasional holiday party
+ Tax Deduction – We are a non-profit, and donations are tax deductible
+ Flexibility – We offer all membership levels with options: A once-yearly donation, a quarterly donation, or a monthly recurring donation
For memberships at the Mitti Attar and Mysore Sandalwood levels
+ Art + Olfaction Awards – Special members seating at the Art and Olfaction Awards, and guaranteed entry (with timely RSVP)
+ Bigger savings – At these levels, your standing discount is 15% on qualifying events and classes held at the IAO. Note that external and partner events (including our week-long intensives) are not eligible for this discount.
All recurring donors receive membership privileges for the duration of their commitment.
If you don’t want to be a member but still want to support the IAO, simply use the form at the bottom of this page to make a one-time donation. We’ll send you a special note in the mail, and consider you our special friend with no strings attached.
Membership Levels
The following membership levels receive all the benefits listed above.
Galaxolide Level – $180 / year ($15.00 / month)
Aldehyde Level – $300 / year ($25.00 / month
Jasmine Level – $480 / year ($40.00 / month)
The following membership levels receive special seating at the Art and Olfaction Awards (with timely RSVP) and an increased standing discount on qualifying events.
Mitti Attar Level – $900 / year ($75.00 / month)
Mysore Sandalwood Level – $1,500 / year ($125.00 / month)
Select your level, and process your donation using the form below!
Remember that all recurring donations carry membership benefits. In addition to that, they carry the following responsibilities:
+ Your name will be on the internet: You are aware that all names and donor levels will be published on our website, unless anonymity is specifically requested.
+ You will receive occasional communication: You are aware that the IAO will send you an occasional members-only email.
+ Good things sometimes end: You are aware that all membership discounts and benefits apply solely for the duration of the membership. You are also aware that the IAO has the right to revoke membership privileges, and cancel recurring payments, at their sole discretion.
If you have any questions about membership, or would like to discuss personalized donation levels, please email us at hello@artandolfaction.com.
Don’t want to be a member? No problem! Make a one time donation, and we’ll consider your our long-term friend, with no strings attached.
To become a member: Select the “monthly”, “quarterly” and “annually” option, and pick your desired level.