Membership

How it works

The ADC and IATSE Local ADC659 are two separate organizations that work together to improve working practices and conditions for live performance designers across Canada.

ADC provides Student and Associate memberships, while IATSE Local ADC659 provides Full membership (with a portion of dues supporting ADC’s programming initiatives). Individuals interested in becoming a member of ADC or IATSE Local ADC659 must complete an application form, provided below.

All applications are subject to a $25 application fee to ADC. For applicants to IATSE Local ADC659, a further $300 initiation fee is payable upon acceptance of your membership. All IATSE Local ADC659 contracts are subject to 2% working dues.

Please direct any questions about student or associate membership to ADC’s Executive Director, Denyse Karn (denyse@designers.ca) or about full membership to IATSE Local ADC659’s General Manager, Louise Plunkett (gm@designers.ca).

Become a member today and join our national design community!

Why Join?

Full membership benefits include:

Access to members-only resources and educational archives.
Use of IATSE Local ADC659’s standard contracts for Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) and independent live performing arts companies.
Access to IATSE Local ADC659's health benefit program (*eligibility criteria apply)
Eligibility to purchase voluntary extended coverage through the AFBS's Arts and Entertainment Plan.
Access to the Canadian Entertainment Industry Retirement Plan.
Dispute-resolution assistance and advocacy initiatives.
Exhibition opportunities.
Participation and voting privileges at General Membership Meetings.
Contributing to shaping the future of theatrical design in Canada through ADC programming and initiatives.
Opportunity to add your voice to the ADC by sitting on committees or the Board of Directors.
An online profile in IATSE Local ADC659’s searchable Designer Directory.