Features & Benefits of Membership In COAI
- Over 5000 like-minded clown arts professionals and enthusiasts around the world working together to propagate the performing art of clowning
- Minnesota based nonprofit membership corporation
- All volunteer leadership
- Contracted, professional membership support staff
- Specific membership categories to include Lifetime, International, Senior, Regular, E-Membership, Family and Junior
- Opportunity to purchase the COAI Approved Entertainers Insurance at a reduced membership rate
- Membership recruitment incentives for individual members
- Opportunities to receive Membership Scholarships
Annual card renewal
- The VAULT – previous versions of the Calliope Magazine.
- Membership Directory with unique membership options
- COAI Chartered Clown Alleys and On-Line Alleys, for local and regional membership support and continuing educational opportunities Continuing professional educational opportunities, scholarships and grants
- The Clowning Basics Instructional Manual available for purchase to all members.
Annual COAI convention
- International competitions
- Junior Joey Program
- First time convention attendee Mentor Program
- International Awards and Recognition to include COAI LifeTime Achievement, Clown Of The Year, Excellence In Clowning,
- Ring of Honor, COAI President’s Award, Competition Top Ten, Top Three
- International Clown Week Celebrations and recognition to include alley and individual CHARLIE Awards
- Opportunities for volunteer service to include election of Officers,
- Opportunities for volunteer service of Regional Ambassadors, International Ambassadors, Committee Chairs
- Membership support offered by business office with regularly scheduled hours
- The COAI Website – www.mycoai.com – a full online community to interact with other members
- Membership promotional opportunities on the web site
- Clown arts dealer advertising and support opportunities on the web site
- Organization merchandise to include patches, pins, decals, shirts, hats, and more.