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Members of Marquee Arts are integral to keeping our historic theaters alive. We offer a variety of memberships, each with varying perks, benefits and price points. We are proud to offer corporate and student rates.

Marquee arts membership

Join our community of card-carrying supporters in protecting and preserving the historic Michigan Theater and State Theatre, which serve as Ann Arbor’s community auditoriums and spaces for cinema presentation and film culture 365 days a year. As a nonprofit organization, our 4000+ members are the heart and soul of Marquee Arts and provide the necessary funds vital to our day-to-day operations. As a Marquee Arts member, you will help ensure that the Michigan and State continue to thrive well into the future and save money every time you join us at the movies!

MOVIES! Throughout the year, we provide a variety of movies at the Michigan, State, and now in our Virtual Movie Palace, including new releases, classic and cult films, special month long series, silent films with live organ music, and much more!

SPECIAL LIVE & FILM EVENTS! The Michigan Theater’s historic Main Auditorium is home to many special live and film events throughout the year, including and very much not limited to, movie singalongs, our Not Just For Kids theater series, National Theater Live and MET Opera broadcasts, our Movies 101 educational series, Young Filmmakers Camp, live music events, filmmaker and community members lectures, and more.

THE BEST POPCORN IN TOWN! Enjoy well-stocked movies concessions with full bars at both the Michigan and State.

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Your membership makes a difference

As a Marquee Arts member, you support:

Your independent, nonprofit, art house cinemas, which serve as a cultural anchor in our community

The protection and preservation of our beautiful historic theaters and their roles as leading community storytellers

A curated selection of award-winning films and live programming that enlightens and entertains

The maintenance and innovation of our modern and top-quality sound and projection

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MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

UNIVERSAL BENEFITS

  • Free admission to special member events
  • No online service fees when purchasing Marquee Arts movie tickets
  • $2 off discount admission to movies at the Michigan and State, unless otherwise noted
  • Discounted admission to the Cinetopia Film Festival
  • Bar privileges
  • Weekly e-mail updates on what’s happening at the Michigan and State and advance notice of future events
  • Presale offers to select special events before they go on sale to the public
  • One vote at the Marquee Arts Annual Members Meeting
  • Visiting member benefits at art house cinemas nationwide. Click here to see a list of participating art house cinemas.
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FIRST TIME

$35 / year
Additional benefits:
  • Discounted admission to special live and film events and educational programs.
  • Valid for one person.

BASIC

$70 / year
Additional benefits:
  • Membership may be shared between two people at the same address
  • Parking validation up to two hours that works at most Republic Parking-operated structures
  • Discounted admission to special live and film events and educational programs

PREMIUM

$160 / year
Premium Members get all the benefits of Basic plus:
  • Membership may be shared between two people at the same address
  • Parking validation up to two hours that works at most Republic Parking-operated structures
  • Discounted admission to special live and film events and educational programs
  • FREE admission (for you and a guest!) every Tuesday to MTF movies, unless otherwise noted
  • 50% OFF popcorn (any size) on every visit!

GOLD

$300 / year
Gold Members get all the benefits of Premium plus:
  • Parking validation up to two hours that works at most Republic Parking-operated structures
  • Discounted admission to special live and film events and educational programs
  • FREE admission to MTF movies, unless otherwise noted, and special Gold Card Member only events
  • FREE popcorn (any size) on on every visit!
  • Special Gold Card Member gift
  • FREE private tour of the Michigan Theater for you and up to 10 guests
  • Phone concierge service for ordering tickets to select live events, unless otherwise notedBenefits apply to one individual