Join Us!

Experience all that the Mint Museum has to offer and access to exclusive discounts, cultural experiences, and the YAMs network while you support important art education for the children of Mecklenburg county, including those in underserved populations. 

Your YAM membership will help fund free school tours of the Mint Museum for children in Charlotte-Mecklenburg county schools. These tours educate and uplift a new generation of artists and art enthusiasts by inspiring their creative potential and introducing them to different cultures, worldviews and ways of thought. 

Membership Tiers

YAM Member - $100 or $12/mo.

  • Includes unlimited admission including special exhibits for you and 1 guest and access to 50+ additional arts + cultural institutions with Southeastern Reciprocal Museums

  • Invitations to member’s only events

  • Discounted pricing to YAM events, selected Mint Museum programs, and classes

  • Free yoga classes each week

  • Inspired magazine subscription

  • 10% discount at the Mint Museum Store, Mariposa restaurant at Mint Uptown and Fern restaurant

PARTNER Member - $500 or $50/mo.

All benefits included in YAM membership plus:

  • Invitation to preview parties and exclusive member events.

  • Invitation to YAM Leadership Giving Events

  • 20% Discount at Mint Museum Stores

  • 25% Discount on YAM Signature Events

  • Name recognition on digital screens at both Mint Museum locations, website, and in the museum’s annual report as a PARTNER Member

1990 Society Member - $1,000 or $100/mo.

All benefits included in YAM membership plus:

  • (1) complimentary ticket to the YAM Fall Ball and Derby Day Signature Events

  • 25% discount on up to (3) additional tickets for the YAM Fall Ball and Derby Day

  • Invitation to exclusive Signature Events

  • Name recognition on digital screens at both Mint Museum locations, website, and in the museum’s annual report as a 1990 Society Member

  • 1990 Society nametag and magnetic lapel pin

Select your membership tier and become a YAM today. All membership levels are subject to North Carolina state tax. Teachers and Students receive $15 off any membership level. All Young Affiliates members must be 21 years or older.

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Get Involved

Already a YAM member and want to take your involvement to the next level? From the event committees to various volunteer opportunities at the Mint, there are plenty of ways to learn more about what it means to be a part of the Young Affiliates!

Join the YAM Board

2023-2024 board applications ARE NOW Closed.

Join a Committee

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

We are always looking for talented individuals to help us plan and execute our annual events. Currently, we are looking for individuals interested in being on our 2023 Fall Ball Committee. Volunteers will support in the areas of event planning, sponsorships, guest experience (i.e. raffles and after party), event set-up and tear down and after party. Email YamFallBall@gmail.com by September 30 if you’d like to join us in planning this Signature Event.

Fall Ball 2023: Art Legends!

November 11 from 7 to 11 p.m.

Mint Museum Uptown

other volunteer opportunities

We are always looking for people to help us with the areas of development, social media, cultural events, membership engagement and Derby Days planning. Contact any Board member below to inquire about volunteer opportunities.