We are always looking at expanding the range of diversity represented through biennials. We welcome applications from all individuals, institutions and associates from different regions and art related sectors.

Membership Types

INDIVIDUAL MEMBER
100 EUR / year

A professional engaged in a biennial or in a relevant field.

Benefits and procedures for Individual Membership:

• Benefits of membership include one membership card, publications produced by the IBA, invitations to all events organised or hosted by IBA and its Institutional Members, and other benefits as determined by the Board.
• The application for an Individual Member shall be submitted to the IBA Office by the applicant accompanied by the recommendation of at least two Board Members. The application shall be accepted by approval of the Executive Board.
• Institutional Members and Individual Members have the right to attend and speak at a General Assembly and vote for resolutions.

INSTITUTIONAL MEMBER
200 EUR / year

An institution or organisation that has held a biennial type of international art exhibition or relevant event (including triennials, quadriennials and other periodic exhibitions) for more than three occasions.

Benefits and procedures for Institutional Membership:

• Benefits of membership include two membership cards, publications produced by the IBA, invitations to all events organised or hosted by IBA and its Institutional Members, and other benefits as determined by the Board.
• The application for an Institutional Member shall be submitted to the IBA Office by the applicant accompanied by the recommendations of at least two Board Members. The application shall be accepted by approval from the majority of the Board.
• Institutional Members and Individual Members have the right to attend and speak at a General Assembly and vote for resolutions.

EMERGING BIENNIAL
200 EUR / year

An institution or organisation that has not yet fulfilled the requirements to be an Institutional Member.

Benefits and procedures for Emerging Biennial Membership:

• Benefits of membership include two membership cards, publications produced by the IBA, invitations to all events organised or hosted by the IBA and its Institutional Members, and other benefits as determined by the Board.
• The application for an Emerging Biennial shall be submitted to the IBA Office by the applicant accompanied by the recommendation of at least one Board Member and a Letter of Motivation to the Board. The application shall be accepted by approval from the majority of the Board.
• Emerging Biennial Members have the right to attend and speak but do not have the right to vote at a General Assembly.
• After the conclusion of the required third edition, Emerging Biennials will be required to follow standard application procedures to become Institutional Members.

ASSOCIATE MEMBER
100 EUR / year

An individual or institution that does not qualify for membership as one of the above, but desires to join the IBA.

Benefits and procedures for Associate Membership:

• The application for an Associate Member shall be submitted to the IBA Office by the applicant with a statement of interest. Additional documentation may be requested by the IBA Office. The application shall be accepted by approval of the Executive Board.
• Associate Members and Supporting Members have the right to attend and speak but do not have the right to vote at a General Assembly.

SUPPORTING MEMBER

A person or institution providing substantial financial or other assistance to the IBA.

• The application for a Supporting Member shall be submitted to the IBA Office by the applicant with a statement of interest.