A detailed look at all of the steps to becoming a new member of CAG!
1. Membership -> “Join Now” page
A visitor starts at the homepage and clicks to Join Now, reads the info, and then clicks the red button to join
2. Submit Application Fee
The visitor submits the application fee, going through the cart and checkout pages
Action: Upon successfully being charged the $20 application fee, the visitor will receive an email receipt and a separate email with instructions for where to submit their Application
3. Submit Application Form
The visitor completes and submits the application form (https://chathamartistsguild.org/new-member-application/)
Action: Upon successfully submitting the application form, the visitor will receive a copy and CAG will also receive a copy to process. In addition, a new DRAFT version of this artist profile is created in WordPress. At this point, the visitor will not have access to edit or publish this draft.
CAG To Do: Please clarify the exact language and timeframe for this step, so that a potential new member will know exactly what to expect
4. CAG Approves New Artist
After approving the new artist, CAG will manually change the artist status in WP from “Pending” to “Approved”.
Action: When a new artist is “Approved”, they will receive an email with further instructions, specifically to go to the website and purchase their membership.
5. New Artist Purchases Membership
The new artist will purchase their membership; price varies according to type of membership (ie touring vs non-touring; working vs nonworking).
Action: Upon successful membership purchase, artist receives “Finishing Your New Chatham Artists Guild Profile” email with final instructions for how to edit their profile, AND their artist profile is automatically published, making it visible to the public in CAG’s Artist Directory.
6. New Artist Can Now Update Profile
The new artist may now update their profile anytime.
CAG will be notified anytime someone updates their profile.
